The upcoming Islands Agriculture Show is back at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds on January 30–31, 2026. Whether you run a small farm, a greenhouse, a value-added business, or supply services to the agriculture sector, this show offers a unique, face-to-face space to learn, connect, and grow your operations.
For the Cowichan region’s farm and agri-food community, the Show represents one of the best opportunities all year to connect with peers, suppliers and potential partners under one roof. The Cowichan Valley Regional District is proud to continue to support the Islands Agriculture Show as a Community Partner.
Conference
The Show’s conference program is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve. Scheduled sessions for 2026 will cover themes such as agritourism, lambing/kidding, soil health, seed saving, climate change and farming, Indigenous agriculture, and even AI in agriculture. Attending these sessions can help you gain practical tips, from improving soil and animal health to adding value through agritourism or navigating regulatory and market shifts.
Trade show
The trade show aspect features 60–70 exhibitors, everything from farm equipment dealers to service providers, technology vendors, and program-offering organizations. For a small to mid-size farm, this means quick access to vendors and resources that might otherwise be spread across the Island or Lower Mainland. It’s a chance to compare options, scout new solutions, or find a supplier that fits your budget and goals.
For agricultural equipment and service providers, there’s still time to book an exhibitor table at the trade show. Download the Exhibitor Package for more information.
Networking & collaboration
The Islands Agriculture Show is more than a marketplace; it’s a community gathering. Farmers, landowners, industry suppliers, government agencies, and service providers all attend. That translates to meaningful opportunities: you might meet a collaborator for agritourism, learn about funding or support programs, find a supplier for equipment or inputs, or partner on a project. For Cowichan-based businesses, this could spark connections within the region or with folks elsewhere on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
Whether you raise livestock, grow vegetables, run a niche agritourism venture, or dabble in seed saving or value-added products, the diversity of conference and trade show offerings means there’s something relevant for nearly any farm type. If you’re thinking of expanding, diversifying, or trying something new, you’ll likely find people and ideas worth talking to.
Young Farmers Day
The Show also includes a “Young Farmers Day” on Friday, January 30. While this is targeted at school-aged youth, it reflects the Show’s broader commitment to building a vibrant agricultural community, one that supports newcomers, young farmers, and the next generation of producers.
This reinforces that agriculture here isn’t static; it’s evolving, and there’s space for innovation and new talent.
Learn more
For any producer, business or service provider in the Cowichan region’s agriculture and ag-food sector, the Islands Agriculture Show represents a rare opportunity: two days of learning, networking, discovery, and connection, all within commuting range.
Visit the official Islands Agriculture Show website to learn more.
