The AgriCULTURE! Symposium is an interactive panel discussion for exploring how connections between culture and agriculture take shape in Abbotsford. After the panel discussion, attendees are welcome to remain on campus to enjoy a number of additional Symposium components, including exploration of Dr. Superle’s Food Museum, a scavenger hunt, and more.

During this event, attendees will be immersed in one of the core principles at play in the world of food and farming: “Cultural identity and sense of place are often closely tied to landscapes and food systems”—a principle so crucial that it’s enshrined in the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s principles and policies.* Abbotsford food and farming folks who help bring you delicious things to eat will share their perspectives on this element of human life that we all experience daily—often without thinking about or even realizing it.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Location: University of the Fraser Valley – K Building Outdoor Patio – Room K150 (33780 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7P2)

Event Timeline:

10:00 AM: Mingling

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Panel Discussion

12:00 PM: Mingling

12:20 PM: Explore Food Museum

12:50 – 1:30 PM: Scavenger Hunt

1:30 – 2:00 PM: Discussion & Prizes

About 20 Harvest Challenge

The 20 Harvest Challenge is a series of interconnected initiatives united by one core goal—to find out how much we can improve sustainability and regional food security in British Columbia by working together.

To protect children’s rights by supporting participation rights and inspiring children to collaborate in improving sustainability and food security in B.C., with the ultimate goal of achieving sustainable fashion and complete regional food security within 20 harvests.