We had the privilege of being alongside 170 attendees and guests as well as 16 vendors in Nanaimo for the BCHPA’s annual Fall AGM and Conference. In addition to the business meeting and education days, we also had our evening social, trade show, banquet night, and our very own honey and mead show with entries submitted from beekeepers across the province.
The speakers were an accomplished and versatile group, featuring renowned researchers, professors, and commercial beekeepers from across Canada. We also received a provincial update from our new Provincial Apiculturist, Dr. Abigail Chapman. See below for a video recording of her update. During the business meeting, BCHPA members were called upon to vote on amendments to the BCHPA's constitution and procedures as well as to vote in an election for various positions on the BCHPA's board.
BC Provincial Apiculturalist Fall Update; Dr. Abigail Chapman
We also had the privilege of welcoming Honorable Lana Popham during her last full day of being British Columbia’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. During her time in office, she prioritized serving agricultural sectors and made it her mission to implement lasting changes that directly improved BC’s agriculture sector, small businesses, tourism, and culture. We are so grateful for all the work she has done for BC’s beekeepers and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
Thank you to everyone that helped make this conference possible: the conference planning committee, Bastion Coast Hotel for hosting us, our many sponsors, the speakers, and of course, the attendees! We look forward to seeing everyone next year in Abbotsford on October 29-31, 2027!