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Board of DirectorsPresident MessageWelcome to the 10th Annual Islands Agriculture Show!
We are very excited to be back in the Cowichan Valley hosting the show again this year. The Cowichan Exhibition Fairgrounds is a fantastic location which is centrally located on the Island. The Cowichan Valley has a long history of supporting agriculture and the farming community. Our theme this year is “Cultivating Connections, Spreading Prosperity”. This past year has brought many changes and challenges, whether it is changes to the use of ALR land or the legalization of cannabis, we are in an ever-evolving world. These changes can present challenges for some, while opening new opportunities for others. We have put together a conference schedule designed to educate and inform on topics such as, cannabis – what you can and cannot do, planning wildfire resilient farms, success factors in food aggregation, and many others. Don’t miss the exceptional keynote speaker, Gerry Friesen, and his discussion “Pigs, Politics and Diet Coke: Stories from a Recovering Farmer”. You can expect an engaging session where Gerry will share his experiences, tales of farming, relationships and tips on how to survive difficult times. In addition to the educational sessions, you can wander through the trade show featuring over 60 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 from across the Island 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) Pamela Walker (Director) Barry O'Riordan (Director) Ross Springford (Director) Ann Siddal (Director) Pat Durose (Ex-officio) Jill Hatfield (Ex-officio) Mary Marcotte (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.