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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Networking and Education
Online Agricultural / Co-op Information
Aginfonet
InfoBasketIndustry Associations & Networks
British Columbia Agriculture Council
Certified Organic Associations of BC
Fraser Valley Farm Direct Marketing Association
Life Sciences British Columbia
Native Plant Society of British Columbia
Western Canadian Functional Foods and Nutraceutical NetworkEducation, Research & Human Resource Development
BC 4-H Council
British Columbia Institute for Co-operative Studies
British Columbia Institute of Agrologists
FarmFolk / CityFolk Society
First Nations Agricultural Association (FNAA)
Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre
UBC Botanical Garden
University of British Columbia / Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Simon Fraser University Research
Biofuel Education and Resources
BC Bioenergy Strategy
BC Sustainable Energy Association
BioFleet
BioFuel Canada Ltd.
UBC Biodiesel ProjectFederal Programs for Networking and Education
AGINFONET
This on-line information service supports western Canadian agriculture with a wide array of market and industry information, including an extensive online library.
Language: English onlyBC 4-H COUNCIL
BC 4-H Council provides training and leadership development for youth, including resource materials and scholarships.
Language: English onlyBC BIOENERGY STRATEGY
This BC Government website provides information regarding the Provincial Bioenergy Strategy. The website includes information regarding the news releases, backgrounders, bioenergy strategy, info guide, BC energy plan, and policy actions.
Language: English onlyBC SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION
BCSEA is a non-profit organization of citizens, professionals and practitioners that are committed to promoting the development and adoption of sustainable energy and energy conservation and efficiency in BC. The mission of BCSEA is to facilitate the transition to a sustainable energy future through education, advocacy and tangible community projects.
Language: English onlyBIOFLEET
BioFleet is a biodiesel market development program in Western Canada. The program is managed and delivered by non-profit organizations. BioFleet provides information, education, workshops, demonstrations, tools and common branding to expand the use of biodiesel.
Language: English onlyBIOFUEL CANADA LTD.
Manufactures and designs affordable biodiesel plants across Western Canada.
Language: English onlyBRITISH COLUMBIA AGRICULTURE COUNCIL (BCAC)
BCAC offers a number of programs related to agricultural awareness and promotion, farm safety, and environmental sustainability. As a part of its mandates, BCAC provides programs that benefit the producers and producer organizations in the agri-food industry.
Language: English onlyBRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE FOR CO-OPERATIVE STUDIES (BCICS)
This research and teaching institute is building a resource base to facilitate understanding of co-operative models as they are used in BC and around the world. BCICS conducts case studies, publishes reports and papers, holds conferences, maintains an international online registry of co-operative researchers, and will soon offer a Certificate Program in Co-op Management, to be delivered online.
Language: English onlyBRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF AGROLOGISTS
This Institute provides networking, professional development, and other services for practicing agrologists in British Columbia.
Language: English onlyCERTIFIED ORGANIC ASSOCIATIONS OF BC
COABC administers the BC Certified Organic Program and acts as a liaison between government regulators and members. It also administers the Organic Sector Development Program (OSDP), which provides cost-shared funding for projects addressing production capacity for organic agriculture; market development and promotion; and organic environmental stewardship.
Language: English onlyFARMFOLK / CITYFOLK SOCIETY
FarmFolk / CityFolk Society is a non-profit organization that works with food communities toward a local, sustainable food system. Specific initiatives include: promoting locally grown food; developing agriculture projects for various cultural groups; training older farm workers in sustainable agriculture methods; and providing an organic farming internship program for youth. Its information services include a vast resource library, newsletters, public presentations and workshops, and expertise on food issues for the public and media.
Language: English onlyFIRST NATIONS AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION (FNAA)
The mission of the FNAA is to provide agricultural credit to the Aboriginal farmers of British Columbia. FNAA also organizes and hosts educational workshops and conferences.
Language: English onlyFRASER VALLEY FARM DIRECT MARKETING ASSOCIATION (FVFDMA)
FVFDMA promotes and develops markets for farmers who sell directly to the consumer. It publishes a website and annual Farm Fresh Guide; and provides newsletters and other information for members. The association has over 70 members.
Language: English onlyINFOBASKET
InfoBasket is the one-stop shop for Agri-food information on the Internet. This BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands on-line service is a portal to agri-food information on the Internet, providing links to information sources from around the world.
Language: English onlyLIFE SCIENCES BRITISH COLUMBIA
BC Biotech facilitates education, networking, partnering opportunities, and growth for its diverse membership in the biotechnology industry in BC, including agriculture.
Language: English onlyNATIVE PLANT SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (NPSBC)
NPSBC is an organization that brings people, community and organizations who enjoy, study and work with native plants and habitats. The Society has almost 300 members and provides access to resources and education, facilitates research and communication among members and interested parties regarding native plants issues.
Language: English onlyPACIFIC AGRI-FOOD RESEARCH CENTRE
The Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre in BC is one of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's national network of 19 research centres. It covers research in the areas of horticultural and field crop production and protection; advanced processing, utilization, quality, and safety of plant products; the cellular and molecular biology of plant pathogens; soil resource conservation and land evaluation; poultry production and genetic resources; and dairy cattle behaviour and welfare.
Languages: English and FrenchSIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY - RESEARCH
The research department at Simon Fraser University encompasses various research centres and institutes, such as the Cooperative Resource Management Institute and the Centre for Sustainable Community Development.
Language: English onlyUBC BIODIESEL PROJECT
The goal of the project is to design, build and test affordable community scale biodiesel processing facilities that are financially sustainable and are capable of supplying biodiesel at a competitive rate.
Language: English onlyUBC BOTANICAL GARDEN
The mission of UBC Botanical Garden includes research, conservation, teaching and public display of temperate plants from around the world, particularly Asian, alpine and native plants.
Language: English onlyUNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA / FACULTY OF LAND AND FOOD SYSTEMS
Language: English only
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: The department offers degree programs in Agro-ecology, Animal Studies, Horticulture, Resource Economics, and Soil and Environment.
RESEARCH PROGRAM: The department’s vast research program is conducted through a variety of centres, and in collaboration with other groups. Specific centres focus on Food and Resource Economics, Food Science, Plant Research, Dairy Education and Research, Wine Research, and more.WESTERN CANADIAN FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICAL NETWORK (WCFN)
WCFN is a non-profit, member driven organization that collaborates with members and partners to share information, provide resources and create educational and business resources.
Language: English only