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Industry Events in 2012

Dairy Seminar Series on Hoof Health

Mar 12, 2012 at March 12 - Nanaimo BC / March 13 - Abbotsford BC / March 14 - Salmon Arm BC

The Dairy Seminar Series on Hoof Health will be taking place from March 12 to 14, 2012 (10AM to 2:45PM - Registration opens at 9:30AM)  in 3 locations:

Monday March 12, 2012 - Nanaimo, BC

Coast Bastion Inn

11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo BC

Tuesday March 13, 2012 - Abbotsford, BC

Ramada Plaza & Conference …

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Johne’s Disease Workshop for BC Dairy & Beef Producers

Mar 06, 2012 at BC Ministry of Agriculture Office - 1767 Angus Campbell Road, Abbotsford BC (alternative locations listed above for individuals outside of the Lower Mainland)

Topics to be discussed include:

  • Interim results of herd Johne's Disease & BVD testing from BC's ongoing Johne's Disease Project
  • Comparison of BC's dairy testing with other province's Johne's Disease results
  • Interpretation of results from BC dairy herd Johne's testing

Primary location of this event will be at the

Mainland Milk Producers Annual General Meeting

Feb 21, 2012 at Best Western Rainbow Country Inn - 43971 Industrial Way, Chilliwack BC

 The Mainland Milk Producer Annual General Meeting will be taking place at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn, Chilliwack BC on Tuesday February 21, 2012.

 



14th Annual Pacific Ag Show & BC Dairy Expo

Jan 25, 2012 at Tradex Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford BC

14th Annual Pacific Agriculture Show 2012

Date: January 26 to 28, 2012

Time: 09:00AM to 04:30PM

Location: Tradex Exhibition Centre (Abbotsford Airport), Abbotsford BC

BC Dairy Expo & Farm Tours

Date: January 25 to 26, 2012

Time: January 25, 2012 (10:00AM to 03:00PM) / January 26, 2012 (10:00AM to 12:00PM)

Location: January 25, …

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Farm Credit Canada Learning Events - Optimizing Dairy Revenue (Multiple dates & locations)

Dec 05, 2011 at Multiple dates & locations - see attached document

Join Mario Leclerc and learn how small changes can add up to big profits for your dairy operation.

  • December 5, 2011 - Courtenay (1:00PM to 3:00PM)
  • December 5, 2011 - Cowichan Bay (7:00PM to 9:00PM)
  • December 6, 2011 - Surrey (1:00PM to 3:00PM)
  • December 7, 2011 - Abbotsford (1:00PM to 3:00PM)
  • December …

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2011 BC Dairy Industry Conference

Nov 29, 2011 at Vancouver Convention Centre & Fairmont Pacific Rim

Come join us at the 3rd Annual BC Dairy Industry Conference from November 29th, 2011 to December 1st, 2011. This event will be taking place once again at the scenic Vancouver Convention Centre and the breathtaking Fairmont Pacific Rim. For more information please go to www.bcdairyconference.ca


Phosphorus Management Seminar (Multiple dates & locations)

Nov 14, 2011 at Multiple dates & locations - see attached document

This seminar on Phosphorus Management will be taking place at the following times and locations:

  • Monday November 14th, 2011 - Abbotsford at the Ramada Inn (10:00AM to 3:30PM)
  • Tuesday November 15th, 2011 - Langley at the Sandman Inn (10:00AM to 3:30PM)
  • Thursday November 17th, 2011 - Salmon Arm at the …

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BC Farm Animal Care Council Conference

Nov 10, 2011 at Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Rd., Abbotsford, BC

BC Farm Animal Care Council conference is geared towards all producers/growers/farmers/ ranchers that work with farm animals - both livestock and poultry. It promises to be an exciting day with Dr. Temple Grandin as keynote speaker and several other experts from around North America.


Electronic voting for the BC DAIRY ASSOCIATION Board of Directors election

Oct 31, 2011

Information regarding the Electronic voting procedure for the BC Dairy Association Board of Directors election was mailed out to all active dairy farms in BC. Each registered farm with an active IRMA number received a letter including the procedure for electronic voting as well as a voting CODE.

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DairyPro BC 2011 / 2012 - CANCELED

Oct 31, 2011 at UBC Dairy Research Centre, Agassiz BC

DairyPro BC Fall 2011 / 2012 session has been canceled. For further information please contact BC Milk Producers Association.

Dairy Production Technician Level 1 (DPT1) 2011 / 2012

Technical Training Dates:

  • Monday Oct 31, 2011 to Thursday Nov 10, 2011 (9 DAYS)
  • Monday Jan 9, 2012 to Friday …

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Mainland Milk Producer Fall Meeting (Chilliwack)

Oct 19, 2011 at Best Western Rainbow Country Inn - 43971 Industrial Way, Chilliwack BC

This meeting is for BC dairy producers in the Mainland area.


Mainland Milk Producer Fall Meeting (Abbotsford)

Oct 18, 2011 at Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre - 36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford BC

This meeting is for BC dairy producers in the Mainland area.


Biogas to Biomethane - Renewable natural gas development in BC

Oct 04, 2011 at FortisBC - Room 5-206, 16705 Fraser Highway, Surrey BC

Join us for a free, informative workshop to learn about opportunities to turn waste into renewable natural gas.

You will hear from technology suppliers, industry experts and FortisBC to gain a better understanding of BC's renewable natural gas potential and how project developers can contribute to developing renewable and sustainable energy in BC.



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Reorganization of the BC Milk Producers Association and BC Dairy Foundation

Sep 15, 2011

Please return the attached forms to the BC Dairy Foundation/BC Milk Producers Association office by mail (registered preferred) or fax. Forms must be received no later than 4:00 pm Thursday, September 15, 2011. Incomplete forms or forms received after this date will not be valid.


Dairy Innovation Day 2011

Sep 13, 2011 at UBC Dairy Research Centre, Agassiz BC

A day of speed learning for Dairy producers will take place on September 13, 2011 at the UBC Research and Education Centre in Agassiz.  

Topic Include

Disease Testing
Heat Stress Strategies
Hoof Care Research
Manure Management
Colostrum: It is a Matter of Life or Death
Transition Cows

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CANCELLED TEMPORARILY: DAIRY INNOVATION DAY June 15 2011.

Jun 15, 2011

DUE TO THE RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND POOR FIELD CONDITIONS, we understand that many producers will be attending to field work in the next few weeks, and will not be able to attend.  Because of this we have cancelled this event which was scheduled for June 15th (next week) at the UBC Dairy …

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CANCELED: Dairy Industry Flood Meeting

Jun 14, 2011 at Deroche Community Hall 41555 North Nicomen Road. Deroche, B.C. (one block West of F.V.R.D. office)

As the situation looks stable at this time, the meeting will be cancelled for now. If this changes we will reschedule this meeting if needed.


Farm Family Succession Planning Seminar Series (multiple locations)

Mar 28, 2011

Seminar Objective & Program

Farm Family Succession Planning Seminar Series will provide insight into the delicate process of planning the next steps for your farm and future. This seminar aims to relieve some of the anxiety, procratination and communication issues that many family farms face when succession planning. 

Dates & Location

Tentative time …

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29th Annual Western Canadian Dairy Seminar

Mar 08, 2011 at Capri Centre 3310-50th Ave, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 3X9

The Western Canadian Dairy Seminar is in its 29th year of providing dairy producers and dairy industry representatives with the latest applicable research findings to help ensure the profitability and sustainability of the Western Canadian dairy industry.


Risk Choices Workshop - What keeps you awake at night?

Mar 02, 2011 at Loft meeting room at the EcoDairy, 1356 Sumas Way, Abbotsford BC

The Ministry of Agriculture, through the Growing Forward Agri-food Business Development Program is offering a Risk Choices Workshop that provides simple tools to help you look at the probability of risks occurring and their impact and is also an opportunity to consider risk from a different vantage point and how to make it …

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Johne’s Disease Workshop 2011 (multiple locations)

Feb 21, 2011

This workshop will be taking place on the following dates and locations:

  • February 21st, 2011 (7:00PM to 9:00PM) - North Peace Cultural Centre, 10015 100th Ave., Fort St John BC
  • February 22nd, 2011 (7:00PM to 9:00PM) - 2750 Burrard Ave., Vanderhoof / Video conference connection at 1164 Main Street, Smithers BC
  • February …

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13th Annual Pacific Agriculture Show

Jan 27, 2011 at Tradex Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford BC

The Pacific Agriculture Show, is the largest and most important agriculture exhibition in the province, is the premier event for BC’s agriculture industry.  The 2011 edition will be the 13th annual Show and it will be the biggest and best yet!

2011 Dairy Expo

The 2011 Dairy Expo will be coinciding with the …

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2010 BC Dairy Industry Conference

Dec 01, 2010 at Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver BC

The 2010 BC Dairy Industry Conference is right around the corner!

This years event will be taking place at the brand new Fairmont Pacific Rim and Vancouver Convention Centre. Registration is filling up quickly so register now to ensure you can attend the …

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BC Holstein Association of Canada AGM

Dec 01, 2010 at 2:00PM at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver BC

Open to all BC Branch members


Manure Spreading Advisory #5

Dec 01, 2010

The following advisory is produced by government, in partnership with industry, to provide guidance to farmers regarding the Agricultural Waste Control Regulation and the ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT.


Mainland Young Milk Producers Fall Dinner Meeting

Oct 15, 2010 at Best Western Rainbow Country Inn - Chilliwack

"Developing Young Leaders"

Ryan Walter - Keynote Speaker

Former player and coach for the Vancouver Canucks

RSVP by October 11


24th Annual Alberta Dairy Congress

Jun 03, 2010 at Leduc Rec Centre, Leduc, Alberta

Alberta invites you to attend their 24th Annual Dairy Congress, which includes a Toonie Pancake Breakfast, a trade show, junior diary show, Holstein cattle evaluation, BBQ, and more!


10th Annual BC Dairy Foundation Nutrition Forum

May 20, 2010 at 88 East 1st Ave, Vancouver BC

10th Annual Nutrition Forum

Food Taxes & Subsidies: Weighing the Options

Thursday, May 20, 2010

1:00PM - 4:30PM

Villa Amato Ballroom, Vancouver BC


Ag in the City

Apr 23, 2010 at Metrotown Centre, Burnaby BC

Ag in the City will be held at Metrotown Centre from April 23-25. BC Dairy Foundation and BC Milk Producers will be in attendance and look forward to seeing you there!


BC Young Farmers Event

Apr 10, 2010 at BEVO Greenhouses, Langely BC

BC Young Farmers will be hosting an event this April 10th. RSVP by April 1st.


This is a test event for September 22, 2009

Sep 21, 2009 at Vancouver

This is a really great event.


Milk Quality Bonus to Require CQM Registration

Sep 01, 2009

Producers that are not registered with the Canadian Quality Milk program by August 1, 2009 will not receive the milk quality bonus. To facilitate a smooth transition, producers are expected to reach three distinct milestones during the 2008/2009 dairy year:  From August 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008 producers that have reached Milestone …

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Manure Spreading Advisory #3

Sep 01, 2009

The following advisory is produced by government, in partnership with industry, to provide guidance to farmers regarding the ACT

Agricultural Waste Control Regulation and the ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.


Manure Spreading Advisory #2

Jun 01, 2009

 

The following advisory is produced by government, in partnership with industry, to provide guidance to farmers regarding the ACT

Agricultural Waste Control Regulation and the ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.