Cowichan Agricultural Society

06/09/2026

🏖 Our summer line-up of CAS events is here! We hope you can make it. 🏝

For more details, send us a message or visit our website linked in the comments.

06/04/2026

Join us on Thursday, June 18! Details below.

🌱 CAS General Meeting
7:00–8:00 PM
Elks Assoc, 49 Station St, Duncan
Guest Speaker: Matt Treble, Canadian Mental Health Association – BC Division

Open to CAS members and those joining to become members.

Learn how mental health impacts BC’s agricultural community, and explore current research and statistics. Free mental health resources will also be shared. Designed specifically for farmers, farm workers, and farm families.

🌱 CVRD Planning & Zoning Update
8:15–9:00 PM
Elks Assoc, 49 Station St, Duncan
Open to the public

Hear the latest on CVRD planning and zoning initiatives. Farmers and rural landowners are encouraged to attend and stay informed.

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/04/2026

One of our members featured in the Valley Voice.

05/16/2026

Have a look below for some important information from KPU that they've asked us to share:

What does wellbeing look like for farms and farmers? We're looking for input from farmers on how to monitor wellbeing. Take a survey and/or participate in an interview

✅Takes ~45 mins
✅Receive a $75-$120 gift card
✅Confidential

Register for a short online webinar for more information June 4th 10:30-11am:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monitoring-farm-and-farmer-wellbeing-tickets-1988944571755?aff=oddtdtcreator



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05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Have your say on future B.C. Agriculture and Food programs and services 🌱

The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food is asking B.C.’s industry associations and agricultural organizations, as well as B.C. producers and processors and other interested parties, to complete a short survey to help guide future programs and services.

Your input will help the Ministry better understand where support is needed most across the agriculture and food sector. The survey focuses on identifying priority areas for future programs and services, as well as gathering feedback on how funding programs are designed and delivered.

Survey details:
- Takes about 15 minutes to complete
- Deadline: Wednesday, June 10th
- Survey link: https://submit.digital.gov.bc.ca/app/form/submit?f=3fe4d6db-bc21-490e-a821-cb195e2fac20

Your participation is important. Your feedback helps inform what matters most to B.C.'s agriculture and food sector.

05/11/2026

Volunteers Needed – CowEx Chairperson for Field Crops & Garden Produce divisions

The Cowichan Exhibition is looking for a volunteer (or small team) to coordinate the Field Crops & Garden Produce divisions for this year’s fair, happening September 18–20 with the theme “Proudly Canadian”. 

This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about gardening, agriculture, and/or community events. 

Responsibilities include:

-Coordinating class updates
-Organizing judges & volunteers
-Helping with set-up and displays in Mellor Hall
-Assisting during fair week and coordinating clean-up

If you are interested in volunteering, please message us or email [email protected] for more details. Please also share this post with your friends!

01/02/2026