Associate Membership Renewal

Stronger Together for BC Agriculture

You help keep BC agriculture thriving. Associate membership is for 4-H clubs, agricultural associations, community groups and other not-for-profits who share our mission to educate and celebrate local food and farming.


Renew to stay part of a welcoming, province-wide network, access industry knowledge and resources, join group marketing efforts, and add your voice to our advocacy for agriculture in BC.

RENEW MEMBERSHIP

Your membership renewal continues to fuel efforts growing audience, representing common interests with decision makers, providing resources and developing connections with others who operate similar organizations as your own.

JOIN MEMBERSHIP

Whether your are a fair, exhibition, festival, supplier to the industry or agricultural group, membership in BC fairs gives you access to consumers, representation with influencers and powerful resources to support your efforts.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

FAIR AND EXHIBITION MEMBERSHIP


Any Association in British Columbia which has held an annual fair or exhibition for the previous two years shall be eligible for membership upon approval by the Board and payment of annual membership dues, provided that:


        a) The fair or exhibition has met the current approved criteria regarding the number of agriculture categories as approved by the Board.


        b) The association is currently registered and in good standing under the Societies Act, the Farmers' and Women's Institute Act or under an independent act of the province of British Columbia.


ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP


Any non-profit association or organization interested in the improvement of agricultural fairs and exhibitions in British Columbia shall be eligible for Associate Membership upon approval by the Board and payment of annual membership dues.


COMMERCIAL MEMBERSHIP


Any individual, firm or organization who earns income from doing business directly with fairs and exhibitions in British Columbia shall be eligible for Commercial Membership upon approval by the Board and payment of annual membership dues.


FESTIVAL MEMBERSHIP


Any non-profit association or organization whose purposes include the furthering of agriculture, industry and community life and who hold annually scheduled events such as community celebrations, horticultural or agricultural festivals, etc. shall be eligible for Festival Membership upon approval by the Board and payment of annual membership dues.


QUESTIONS


If you have any questions or require clarification on membership criteria contact Janine Saw, Executive Director. E-mail bcfairs.info@gmail.com, phone 604-747-9000.

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

FAIR AND EXHIBITION MEMBERSHIP


Any Association in British Columbia which has held an annual fair or exhibition for the previous two years shall be eligible for membership upon approval by the Board and payment of annual membership dues, provided that:


a) The fair or exhibition has met the current approved criteria regarding the number of agriculture categories as approved by the Board.


b) The association is currently registered and in good standing under the Societies Act, the Farmers' and Women's Institute Act or under an               independent act of the province of British Columbia.


ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP


Any non-profit association or organization interested in the improvement of agricultural fairs and exhibitions in British Columbia shall be eligible for Associate Membership upon approval by the Board and payment of annual membership dues.


COMMERCIAL MEMBERSHIP


Any individual, firm or organization who earns income from doing business directly with fairs and exhibitions in British Columbia shall be eligible for Commercial Membership upon approval by the Board and payment of annual membership dues.


FESTIVAL MEMBERSHIP


Any non-profit association or organization whose purposes include the furthering of agriculture, industry and community life and who hold annually scheduled events such as community celebrations, horticultural or agricultural festivals, etc. shall be eligible for Festival Membership upon approval by the Board and payment of annual membership dues.


QUESTIONS



If you have any questions or require clarification on membership criteria contact Janine Saw, Executive Director. E-mail jbsaw@bcfairs.ca, phone 604-747-9000.