2024 Drought and water management workshops and engagement
Last updated on September 18, 2024On 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.
Regional Drought Information Sessions: As the 2024 drought season unfolds, regional staff are working to plan and host drought information sessions (e.g., online or in-person townhalls, biweekly Zoom calls, field events) in key areas of the province. Staff will share up-to-date information on regional drought conditions, how drought levels are determined, response strategies and decisions, and will also highlight resources available to support producers. Event format and frequency will vary by region, with some regions offering recurring events and others organizing events as needed in response to significant increases in drought levels or response actions. Please check the listings below for upcoming sessions in your region.
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.
Workshops, field days and information sessions
- Central South Interior
- Highway 16 North Cariboo
- Islands and Coast
- Kootenay Boundary
- Lower Mainland
- Okanagan-Similkameen
- Peace
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| July 26, 2024 9:00 am to1:00 pm |
Silver Creek Community Hall, Salmon Arm | Event has passed | Community meeting, river walk and discussion |
| August 13, 2024 | Westwold | Event has passed | Southern Irrigation Field Day at Westwold View Farms |
| October 2, 2024 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Quesnel, B.C. | Register here by September 27 | Southern Irrigation Pivot Field Day at Roddie Creek Ranch |
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| July 25, 2024 at 7:00 pm | West Coast - All | Event has passed | Virtual Townhall |
| August 13, 2024 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Salt Spring Island | Event has passed |
Water Storage Field Day – Dugouts and Rainwater Storage Night Owl Farm Burgoyne Community Farm Apple Luscious Organic Orchard (lunch will be included) |
| August 14, 2024 9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Duncan | Event has passed |
Water Storage Field Day – Dugout for Grapes Unsworth Vineyard (New Site) |
| August 15, 2024 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
Merville | Event has passed |
Water Storage Field Day – Dugout for Row Crops and Greenhouse Fireweed Farmstand |
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August 16, 2024 |
Courtenay | Event has passed |
Forage Irrigation Field Day Lloydshaven Dairy |
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September 10, 2024 |
Hillcrest Farm, Courtenay, B.C. | Event has passed | Livestock Drought Management Field Day: Managing for pasture health and animal nutrition |
| September 11, 2024 9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Keating Farm, Duncan, B.C. | Event has passed | Livestock Drought Management Field Day: Pasture rejuvenation in a multi-species grazing system |
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September 11, 2024 |
Promise Valley Farm, Duncan, B.C. | Event has passed | Livestock Drought Management Field Day: Forage stand diversification and forage quality |
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September 12, 2024 |
Brass Bell Farm, Sooke, B.C. | Event has passed | Livestock Drought Management Field Day: Pasture rejuvenation in a multi-species grazing system |
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September 12, 2024 |
Parry Bay Farm, Metchosin, B.C. | Event has passed | Livestock Drought Management Field Day: Managing for pasture health and perennial forage rejuvenation |
| September 18, 2024 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Ladysmith | Register here by September 13 | Southern Irrigation Pivot Field Day at Porter’s Dairy |
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September 4, 2024 |
Rock Creek, B.C. | Event has passed | Southern Irrigation Pivot Field Day at Fossen Bar 7 Ranch |
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July 29, 2024 |
South Coast - All | Register here | South Coast Drought Drop-in Calls (PDF, 273 KB) - taking place every other Monday from 1:30-2 pm, beginning June 17, 2024 |
| June 26, 2024 | Chilliwack, B.C. | Event has passed | Southern Irrigation Field Day at Elmido Farms |
| September 24, 2024 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Abbotsford, B.C. | Register here by September 20 | Southern Irrigation Drip Irrigation Field Day at Lally Farms |
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| July 11, 2024 | Cawston, B.C. | Event has passed | Southern Irrigation Vineyard Field Day at Sebastian Farms |
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August 29, 2024 |
Oliver, B.C. | Event has passed | Southern Irrigation Vineyard Field Day on Irrigation Methods and Technology at Phantom Creek Estates |
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| October 3, 2024 10:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Rolla, B.C. (South Peace) | Register here by October 2 | Dugout Field Day Kilkerran Hall (morning) and farm visit (afternoon) |
| October 4, 2024 9:45 am to 3:30 pm |
Montney, B.C. (North Peace) | Register here by October 2 | Dugout Field Day |
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