April 15, 2013

Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change – May 7

From Planning Institute of B.C. Chapters: South Coast & Fraser Valley –
Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change Adaptation: Planning for the future of food in BC
May 7, 2013 – 6:00pm-8:30pm
SFU Surrey Campus, Rooms 3340 & 3090
250 – 13450 102 Avenue
Surrey, BC
Come hear local experts and stakeholders discuss current and anticipated impacts from climate change on agriculture in BC.  Learn what can be done to adapt and how local government planners are involved.  Recent research findings on this topic from the BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative will be presented, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
6:00-6:30pm – Pre-event social, with refreshments and coffee/tea (Room 3340)
6:30-8:30pm – Presentations, panel discussion, Q&A (Room 3090)

  • Angela Danyluk, Senior Environmental Officer, Corporation of Delta
  • Bill Vanderkooi, President of Bakerview EcoDairy and CEO, Nutriva Group
  • Erica Crawford, Adaptation Planner, BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative and Sustainability Solutions Group
  • Ted van der Gulik, Senior Engineer, Ministry of Agriculture
  • Theresa Duynstee, P.Ag, Regional Planner, Metro Vancouver
  • Moderator: Terry Lyster, Planning Consultant; former Director of Planning for the Township of Langley

Attendees must register in advance. Payment at the door.
*Note: All attendees will receive $5 off their entry fee for taking transit or carpooling to the event.
PIBC Members $25 ($20 with transit discount) / Non Members $30 ($25 with transit discount) / Students: $20 ($15 with transit discount). 
CPL / CPD Learning Units:  2.0
To register in advance please call or email April Ternida at the PIBC office at 604-696-5031, toll-free at 1-866-696-5031 or office@pibc.bc.ca

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