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Thursday, January 30 to Saturday, February 1, 2014 | 9am - 4:30pm
OFFICIAL SHOW GUIDEFeaturing:
AG ZONE | BC DAIRY EXPO | HORTICULTUREGROWERS’ SHORT COURSE | AGRI-ENERGY FORUMagricultureshow.net
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Welcome to the 16th annualPacifi c Agriculture Show
The Pacific Agriculture Show continues to grow in size and reputa-tion and is by far the largest and most important agricultural event in the province. The show is drawing exhibitors and visitors from all across Canada and the U.S.
People have never been more interested in food - how it's grown and where it comes from. The Pac Ag Show allows visitors to see the entire industry and the closed loop economy that goes into the producing the food that we often take for granted at the supermar-ket.
Some interesting facts about agriculture include: 98 per cent of farms are family farms; one in eight jobs in Canada are in ag and agri-food; and, the world will need 70 per cent more food by 2050. Canada is well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand.
Agriculture is an important, sustainable and incredibly strong, often under-val-ued contributor to a healthy economy. It is an important part of every community.
Please enjoy the show, and if you bring the kids they can check out the antique farm equipment museum, the popular Aldor Acres petting zoo, and get their pic-tures taken with a hawk at the Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey exhibit.
Jim ShepardSHOW PRODUCER John Morrow photo
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Organizers promise bigger and better show this monthDavid SCHMIDT
Every year, organizers say the Pacific Agriculture Show (PAS) is bigger and better, but this year it appears they are more than able to back up that claim. The 16th version of B.C.’s largest agri-culture show will take place January 30 to February 1 at Tradex in Abbotsford.
PAS Producer Jim Shepard has added more exhibits (both inside and outside the building) and most times there will be four and sometimes even five concur-rent seminar sessions, including several new sessions sure to attract a wider audience.
During the past year, Tradex added a multi-purpose room next to the BMO Dairy Room. The Direct Solutions Room, which had been located at the north end of Hall A, is being moved into the new room.
Recognized as one of the largest trade shows in B.C. as well as one of the best ag shows in North America, PAS contin-ues to grow.
“We always have a waiting list and this year we have had to turn away over 30 companies. Also our current exhibitors are asking for more room,” Shepard says.
There will also be more equipment on
display outside the Tradex building than in the past.
“We expect up to 100 pieces of equip-ment to be displayed outdoors this year,” he states.
Moving the Direct Solutions Room also allowed organizers to expand the TerraLink Room, home of the berry and business management sessions, by 1,000 square feet.
Shepard says the expansion was long overdue, noting it was “standing room only” during many of the sessions.
Shepard has also obtained a new 100 by 100 foot tent for the south end of
Hall B to provide improved space for the growers’ lunch, reception and the Ag Zone.
The popular Aldor Acres petting farm will return to entertain the kids as well as BC Farm Museum - with a display of interesting antique farm equipment.
Admission to the trade show is in-cluded with registration to the BC Dairy Expo and the Horticulture Growers Short Course, or $12 at the door for adults - Children under 14 free.
There will again be no charge for parking (thanks to sponsorship by Fountain Tire).
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John Morrow photos
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Education is a big part of agricultural showKwantlen Polytechnic
University’s (KPU) Institute for Sustainable Food Systems (ISFS) will be hosting a full day of free presentations focused on small scale farming Saturday, Feb. 1 at the 2014 Pacific Agriculture Show.
The session will include a broad range of topics from management to livestock and mechanization. The goals of the session are to share expe-riences and knowledge, inspire ideas and allow small farmers and aspiring farmers to rub shoulders.
The session has an exciting line up of speakers, from farmers to researchers from our region. Dr. Rebecca Harbut, recently appointed faculty member in KPU’s Sustainable Agriculture and Food System program, will start the day off with perspectives on managing soils on a small, diversified farm. Local producer, Chris Bodnar of Close to Home Organics, will share his ideas on record-keeping for small business operations while Mark Robbins, owner of K
and M Farms in Aldergrove, will speak about technical aspects of small-scale poultry farming in the Fraser Valley. Representatives from VanCity Credit Union will speak about its commitment to regional food systems and small farms as well as its new Small Growers Fund, a loan program set up specifically to support the startup of small farms under 50 acres.
Two guests are making the trek up from the Washington State University (WSU) in Mt. Vernon to share some of their exciting research. Dr. Steve Jones, a wheat specialist,
will be speaking about his research into breeding wheat varieties for the coastal Pacific Northwest (such as the Lower Mainland) and how small farmers can incorporate this crop into their farm systems. He has worked with local farmers, students and bakers in his community and experimented with different varieties in their research station’s baking lab. Dr. Jones hopes to encourage farmers to diversify their crops by cultivating these untraditional west coast crops. Dr. Carol Miles, vegetable crop specialist, has been experimenting
with high-value crops, plastic mulches, and machinery at the Mt. Vernon research farm since 1994. During the session, she will discuss her work on mechanization on small farms and share ideas on increasing efficiency with simple machinery with examples of success in her community.
The day will be topped off with a special growers’ panel dedicated to local farmers sharing experiences in small farm business and perspectives on opportunities, challenges and the important ingredi-ents of success. The panel will include Bill Zylmans of W and
A Farms (Richmond), Walter Bergen of Six Masters Farm (Chilliwack), Lydia Ryall of Cropthorne Farm (Delta) and Jordon Sturdy of North Arm Farm (Pemberton).
The institute’s research group aims to enhance healthy, local food systems and believes that small farms are a key to achieving a sustainable food system. Since 2012, the research team has been fo-cused on the development of a regional food system design for southwestern B.C. that ranges from Powell River and Lillooet down to the Fraser Valley. The Small Farm Ses-sions are one of many events planned by ISFS in 2014 and in the coming year they hope to support the cross-pollina-tion of ideas for farmers, local organizations and the commu-nity.
For more information on the Small Farm Sessions, KPU’s Institute for Sustainable Food Systems and other Sus-tainable Agriculture and Food Systems programs, please visit their website at kpu.ca/science/agriculture.
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Enticing forums for farmersRenewable agri-energy and
waste management technol-ogies enable farmers to take advantage of underutilised resources, diversify income, effectively manage waste, and reduce energy and/or waste management costs. Key to the success of any renewable agri-energy or waste manage-ment project is selecting the appropriate technology to
meet specific on-site energy and waste opportunities and/or challenges.
The 2014 Agri-energy & Waste Management Forum will enable attendees to en-hance their renewable agri-en-ergy and waste management knowledge through presen-tations and discussion on renewable energy, co-product development and waste man-
agement technologies. The morning sessions will focus on anaerobic digestion, a lead-ing renewable energy tech-nology for BC’s agricultural sector, while at the afternoon sessions, attendees will hear about innovative co-product development technologies and organic waste management regulations and alternatives for BC.
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It’s January and we’re only weeks into a new year. 2014 is so young, we’re still trying to put the right date on our cheques. But for farmers and ranchers, this is a short pit stop before the real work begins.
When cultivating that rich layer of topsoil, remember there’s something below the surface that requires your at-tention. Most properties have many lines underground, such as electricity, gas, oil, water, fibre optics, cable and sewage. If you’re moving topsoil, sub-soiling, deep tilling or driving heavy equipment in a pipeline right-of-way, please call BC One Call or the pipeline company. We want you to be familiar with what’s on your property and know what the guidelines are for disturbing the ground near pipelines.
Some excavation activities - like fence post installation, sub-soiling, terracing, drain tiling and deep tillage - fall out-side the scope of normal farming activi-
ties. These things require safe digging.If cultivating soil more than 12”
(30cm), call or click BC One Call 1-800-474-6886 (or *6886), www.click-beforeyoudig.com or call the pipeline company. BC One Call is a free service for anyone who disturbs the ground. Once your One Call ticket is issued, the pipeline company will contact you. The pipeline company will then locate and mark the approximate location of buried pipe.
Always remember to call before you dig, wait the required amount of time, respect the marks and dig with care.
Spectra Energy and Kinder Morgan Canada invite you for free dessert and a special message January 31st at 2:30 in the tent at the Pacific Agriculture Show. We’re giving away a beautiful 4-burner propane gas BBQ. You must be in atten-dance to win!
Keep what’s above our land safe by knowing what’s below.
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Budding agricultural experts fl ourishing at UFVTrace the roots of successful
agribusiness throughout south-ern B.C. and you’re sure to find fruitful connections to UFV’s Agriculture program.
With its history of partner-ships and innovations firmly planted in the local economy, agriculture has become a huge part of the University of the Fraser Valley - and that’s growing with every bolt, beam, greenhouse panel, and barn door added to the Agriculture Centre of Excellence currently under construction at UFV’s Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park.
“We are planting the seeds of success for students who want to reap an exciting and reward-ing career in our province’s vibrant agriculture sector,” Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk said during a re-cent tour of the facility.
UFV offers a bachelor of business administration in agriculture management, and nine diploma and certificate programs providing special-ized training in areas including berry production, integrated
pest management and livestock production.
The new facility will enhance UFV’s current program offer-ings and provide opportunities for further growth in addition to collaborating with other post-secondary agriculture departments to reach new levels of research and education.
Graduates of UFV Agri-culture programs are among the most employable in their field across Canada, with many landing job placements prior to graduation for positions including: dairy farm manager (or owner/operator of their own farm), dairy herdsperson, artificial insemination specialist,
ranch hand, sales representative for livestock-related supplies, government livestock and forage technician, swineherd production assistant, and poul-try producer.
Meanwhile, horticulture grads find employment in greenhouses, golf courses and landscaping companies as
grounds maintenance person-nel, and as technicians with various levels of government. Others find careers in the agri-business sector in marketing, sales, and service. Some grad-uates return to family-owned enterprises or start their own small business.
Qualified graduates of the di-ploma programs are eligible to transfer to other post second-ary institutions where they will receive transfer credit towards various degree programs.
In addition, UFV offers Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training to identify and assess pest problems, and to recommend and implement management programs. Career opportunities in IPM for quali-fied applicants are expected to increase over the next several years for field scouts in nurs-eries, greenhouses, or for field crop and/or orchard operations. Graduates may work directly for growers, for IPM consult-ing firms, or as technicians in various government research programs.
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Speak up, speak positivelyThose of us involved in agriculture love what we do and we want the best for our industry. We know why agriculture is important to Canada and theworld, and that it provides a lifestyle that can’t bebeat. But we tend to be a humble group, so othersmay not hear this message. We need to remember: image matters. What we say about agriculture influences how people viewour industry. Share your passion and optimism foragriculture and let it shine through everything yousay and do – being an agvocate is that easy. Agvocates look for opportunities to talk aboutwhat’s going well in agriculture. They fill ininformation gaps, help dispel myths and learn more about the industry. Image is critical to ourfuture, and fortunately we have a very positive story that we can tell. So let’s tell it.
• Get young people excited. There are jobs – great jobs. There’s farming of course, but many more options from science and sales to processing and manufacturing.
• Speak positively. Investment tends to flow to progressive industries that have a promising future.
• Inform consumers we’re capable businessmanagers and stewards of the land, driven to produce safe, high quality food usingsustainable methods.
Our image matters – in fact, it has never mattered more. Tell the world why you loveagriculture and what the industry means to you. We’re counting on you to tell the real, positive story of Canadian agriculture.
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Join the conversationThere are so many reasons to be ag proud.Agriculture More Than Ever is an industry-drivencause to improve perceptions and create positivedialogue about Canadian agriculture. Changingperceptions is a big job. It’s going to take all ofus – from corporations and associations to farmsand individuals.
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• Become an Ag More Than Ever partner – over 200 have already signed on.
• Read and watch stories featuring people who are passionate about our industry. And you can share yours.
• Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and use #AgMoreThanEver when sharingpositive stories, photos or facts.
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10 participating farmsThe following farms are participants
in the 2013 Dairy Expo open house.Owners, building contractors and
equipment suppliers will be on hand to answer questions you may have. For further tour information, please call John Luymes at the Ministry of Agri-culture in Abbotsford at 604-556-3114.
The BC Ministry of Agriculture and the Dairy Industry Research and Education Committee of the BC Dairy Association sincerely thank the par-ticipating equipment suppliers, build-ing contractors and agribusinesses for sponsoring biosecurity boots and refreshments. The greatest appreciation goes to the farm hosts themselves.
Their willingness each year to ac-commodate visitors and showcase their
facilities and equipment makes the field day a popular event on the agricultural calendar.
Biosecurity is an increasingly import-ant consideration on dairy farm tours and your respect for such concerns is requested by using the plastic boots provided.
1. Seabreeze Farm, Delta2. Aldor Acres Dairy Centre, Langley3. Rose Gate Dairy Farms, Abbotsford4. Dykshoorn Farms, Abbotsford5. Mardelen Holsteins, Chilliwack6. Boa Vista Farm, Chilliwack7. Windy Dairy, Chilliwack8. Pacific Rim Dairy, Chilliwack9. Cedarbrink Dairy, Chilliwack10. Driessen Farms, Dewdney
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