Cross-Commodity Leadership Support Project
The Cross-Commodity Leadership Support Project (CCLSP) was launched in 2023 as a pilot forum for tree fruit and wine grape industries to work together on common challenges and opportunities.
Partners Include: BCCA, BCFGA, BCGA, BCWGC, and OKSIR
News & Updates
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New! free hr supports for bc agriculture
Struggling to find and keep great farm workers? Need help navigating HR rules or building stronger hiring practices? AgSafe BC now offers free Human Resources (HR) support for agriculture employers across the province. Whether you’re running a small orchard or a large multi-site operation, this new service gives you access… read more
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farms are hiring: what you need to know
Are you looking to work in Okanagan agriculture? The Okanagan is expecting a strong crop this season – and farms across the region will be looking to hire both seasonal and extended workers. To help new and returning workers get started, BC Fruit Works has created the Workers Guide to… read more
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Help Shape the Future of Agriculture in the Central Okanagan
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is developing a Regional Agricultural Strategy to support a thriving, resilient agriculture sector—and they want to hear from you. Whether you’re a producer, industry partner, or community member, your input will help guide policies and actions that strengthen the region’s food systems, protect… read more
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Agriculture in Action: Highlights from Our Local Government Tours
Did you miss our Lake Country and Penticton agriculture bus tours? No worries—our Agriculture in Action one-pager captures the highlights and outlines shared opportunities for local governments and producers to work together. Check it out below—or scan the QR code to read the full summary report. read more
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We’re featured in orchard & vine magazine!
We’re excited to share that the Cross-Commodity Leadership Support Project was featured in the Summer 2025 issue of Orchard & Vine! The article, “Cultivating Common Ground,” showcases our Agriculture in Action Bus Tour held in Penticton this past spring. The story highlights how local government officials, agrologists, and producers came… read more
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News release: Growing Hope
BC’s Tree Fruit and Grape Sectors Rebound with Resilience and Unity Syilx Territory, Kelowna, BC – After five years of hardship marked by pandemics, heat domes, deep freezes, and trade disruptions, British Columbia’s tree fruit and wine grape sectors are showing signs of renewal – and remarkable resilience. From promising… read more