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President MessageWelcome to the 12th Annual Islands Agriculture Show!
It is great to be hosting the show in Cowichan this year! The beautiful Cowichan Exhibition Fairgrounds is centrally located on the Island and the Cowichan Valley continues its long history of supporting agriculture and the farming community. Our theme this year is “Growing Stability in Uncertain Times”. We are excited to announce our keynote speaker, Jesse Hirsh, who will present “Smart Farms: How Technology is Changing Agriculture”. Jesse's talk will focus on how technology can help improve our agriculture practices and strengthen the relationship between growers and eaters. As usual, in addition to the numerous educational sessions, you can wander through the trade show featuring exhibitors who are ready to show you the latest in farm equipment, professional services and support programs. We encourage all to attend the Welcome Reception on Friday afternoon to hear from local dignitaries, network with fellow farmers and sample some delicious local food and beverages. Thank you to our sponsors, trade show exhibitors, volunteers, and attendees. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to showcase and celebrate agriculture on Vancouver Island. Karen Guinan President, Islands Agriculture Show |
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Current Board Directors:Karen Guinan (President)
Ryan Wettlaufer (Treasurer) Candice Appleby (Secretary) Cory Vanderhorst (Director) Barry O'Riordan (Director) Ross Springford (Director) Ann Siddal (Director) Foster Richardson (Director) Pat Durose (Director) Angela Boss (Ex-officio) Emily Carmichael (Ex-officio) IAS Show Manager: Shari Paterson For information about the Islands Agriculture Show, contact Shari Paterson at 250-748-0822 or email cowex@shaw.ca |
In Memory of Gary D. Rolston
On behalf of the I.A.S. board of directors we would like to extend our condolences to the family of Gary Rolston.
Gary sat on the board for 2 years and will be deeply missed; we appreciate all the work that Gary did for the Islands Agriculture Show.
In memory of Gary a donation of $1000.00 will be presented to the Young Agrarians to honor Gary’s work.
On behalf of the I.A.S. board of directors we would like to extend our condolences to the family of Gary Rolston.
Gary sat on the board for 2 years and will be deeply missed; we appreciate all the work that Gary did for the Islands Agriculture Show.
In memory of Gary a donation of $1000.00 will be presented to the Young Agrarians to honor Gary’s work.