Drought and water management workshops and engagement
Last updated on June 19, 2025On this page:
The Province is working to improve communication with producers on agricultural water management, efficient irrigation technologies and strategies, drought conditions and supports available to prepare for drought.
The Province hosts in-person and online workshops, information sessions and field days throughout B.C., with dates and locations updated regularly below. Please check this page often for the most up to date information.
Current offerings:
Field Days with Southern Irrigation: Through this series of irrigation field days and workshops with Southern Irrigation, the Province strives to empower British Columbia's farmers and ranchers with the knowledge and tools to implement efficient irrigation practices and strengthen the resilience of their operations. With hands-on demonstrations, expert guidance, and knowledge-sharing, we aim to foster a culture of water stewardship and contribute to a climate-ready and water-wise future for agriculture in B.C. For a complete list of Southern Irrigation’s 2024 Irrigation Field Days and Workshops, please see below, of visit their landing page for the series.
Livestock Drought Management Field Days and Workshops: These field days and workshops are for livestock producers who have been affected by drought and are looking for more information to help with on-farm decision-making continuing beyond a drought season. Organized in partnership with the BC Cattlemen’s Association, these events are open to producers of all livestock types and will include discussions with the three consultants and focus on animal nutrition, forage management and economic/business decisions.
Agricultural Water Management and Water Storage Field Days and Workshops: This series includes field days and workshops covering one or more of a variety of topics, from optimizing irrigation systems, on-farm water storage and tips for using and managing water on your farm. Delivered by certified irrigation designers, these workshops aim to provide producers with the tools and information they need to improve their on-farm water use.
Workshops and field days
| Region | Date | Location | Registration details | Event |
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| Province-wide | April 22, 2025 6:00 pm to7:00 pm |
Webinar | Event has passed |
Hydrology 101 – Public webinar |
| Central South Interior |
May 13, 2025 10:00 am to1:00 pm |
Enderby, B.C. | Event has passed | Southern Irrigation Pivot Field Day at Cliffview Dairy |
| June 16, 2025 10:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Riske Creek, B.C | Register on Eventbrite | Dugout Field Day View details (PDF 188 KB) |
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| June 23, 2025 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
150 Mile House, B.C. | Register by June 18 View details |
Southern Irrigation Pivot Field Day at Onward Ranch | |
| July 9, 2025 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Merritt, B.C. | Register by July 4 View details |
Southern Irrigation Pivot Field Day at River Ranch Farm | |
| Highway 16 North Cariboo | June 17, 2025 10:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Hixon, B.C. | Register on Eventbrite | Dugout Field Day View details (PDF 188 KB) |
| June 18, 2025 9:30 am to 3:00 pm |
Smithers / Telkwa, B.C. | Register on Eventbrite | Dugout Field Day View details (PDF 188 KB) |
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| June 19, 2025 10:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Vanderhoof, B.C. | Register on Eventbrite | Dugout Field Day View details (PDF 188 KB) |
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| Islands and Coast | June 10, 2025 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
West Coast - Online | Event has passed | West Coast Region Agriculture Drought Virtual Townhall |
| June 22, 2025 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Port Alberni | Register on Eventbrite | Water Storage Field Day View Details (PDF, 454 KB) |
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| Kootenay Boundary | - | - | - | Please check back often for upcoming events near you. |
| Lower Mainland | February 11, 2025 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Abbotsford, B.C. | Event has passed | Groundwater Licensing Drop-in Session at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food View details |
| February 13, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Chilliwack, B.C. | Event has passed | Southern Irrigation Large-Scale Irrigation Workshop | |
| March 6, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Langley, B.C. | Event has passed | Blueberry Irrigation Workshop | |
| July 15, 2025 | Abbotsford, B.C. | Registration details to come | Southern Irrigation Field Day at Van Eekelen Enterprises | |
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Okanagan-Similkameen |
February 24, 2025 | Kelowna, B.C. | Event has passed | Southern Irrigation Vineyard Field Day at Sebastian Farms |
| February 27, 2025 | Oliver, B.C. | Event has passed | Southern Irrigation Vineyard Field Day on Irrigation Methods and Technology at Phantom Creek Estates | |
| Peace | - | - | - | Please check back often for upcoming events near you |
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