Cover Crops, Compost, and Biodiversity: A CedarCreek Vineyard Field Day

In-depth look at how cover cropping, biodiversity, compost, and soil health are being integrated into vineyard management in the Okanagan. Join FarmFolk CityFolk for a field day for farmers, growers, and agricultural professionals exploring regenerative vineyard practices in the Okanagan.

We will begin at 9:30 am at CedarCreek Estate Winery before heading together to the farm site for an in-depth look at how cover cropping, biodiversity, compost, and soil health are being integrated into vineyard management. CedarCreek Estate Winery is a certified organic winery in the Okanagan Valley with a growing focus on regenerative viticulture, biodiversity, and long-term soil health across its vineyard operations. The field day will be led by Kurt Simcic, Viticulturist at CedarCreek Estate Winery, whose work focuses on building vineyard resilience through regenerative and organic practices, including cover crops, beneficial habitat, and integrated biodiversity to support healthy soils and high-quality grapes. Kurt has played a key role in advancing organic viticulture across CedarCreek and other Okanagan vineyards. Joining the discussion will be Alejandra Galvan, Sustainability Manager at Cedar Creek, who will share insights into the winery’s broader sustainability approach and how ecological stewardship is being incorporated across operations.