Agricultural conferences

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food presents two educational conferences to support a competitive, sustainable and resilient agricultural sector in British Columbia.

Registration details to come this fall.

Lower Mainland Horticultural Conference

January 22 to 24, 2026

• Location: TRADEX, Abbotsford

The Lower Mainland Horticultural Conference is a three-day conference held in conjunction with the Pacific Agriculture Show in Abbotsford.

The conference features informative sessions on production practices, pest management, water management, climate adaptation and market insight.

There is focus on the blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, potatoes, field vegetables, greenhouse vegetables, floriculture, ornamentals, hazelnuts and organics sectors in the Lower Mainland.

The conference is delivered in partnership with the Lower Mainland Horticultural Improvement Association and the Pacific Agriculture Show.

Southern Interior Horticultural Show

February 11 to 12, 2026

• Location: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

​The Southern Interior Horticultural Show is a two-day conference focused on the apple, cherry, and grape sectors in B.C. It is delivered by the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food in partnership with a wide variety of fruit, grape and wine industry groups, and held in conjunction with a horticultural trade show.

The conference provides producers with the opportunity to get the latest information on research, farming practices and market opportunities from some of the industry's most knowledgeable experts.

This event covers a variety of important horticultural topics through extensive speaker sessions, networking and an impressive trade show where exhibitors will showcase their products and services supporting the tree fruit and grape industries in B.C.

Islands Agriculture Show

This year, the 2026 Islands Agriculture Show will be fully organized and presented by the Islands Agriculture Show Society. If you would like to find out more, please contact cowex@shaw.ca.

January 30 to 31, 2026

• Cowichan Exhibition Park, Duncan

The Islands Agriculture Show is a two-day conference for horticultural and livestock producers of all sizes on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. 

Held in conjunction with an agricultural trade show, the conference provides producers the opportunity to get the latest information on research, farming practices, and market opportunities from some of the industry's most knowledgeable experts. 

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Funding for the Lower Mainland Horticultural Conference and the Southern Interior Horticultural Show is provided through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial territorial initiative.

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