Author: Shelby Austen
-
NEW – Online CFIA Registration for the Cherry Export Programs
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is moving the application process for Cherry Export Programs online. This means that submitting export program applications as a grower or packing facility will […]
-
Recommendations for a Resilient Workforce
BC’s tree fruit and wine grape industries rely on a strong and resilient workforce. In partnership with KPU’s Institute for Sustainable Food Systems, CCLSP and BC Fruit Works carried out […]
-
help test the bc das expansion to wine grapes!
The BC Decision Aid System is an online platform provided through a partnership between local project partners and Washington State University that delivers real-time, science-based decision support to growers. It […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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, […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
BC Fruit works: video series
We’re excited to share a new series of short videos highlighting the many opportunities in BC’s tree fruit and wine grape industry! Click the titles to view the video’s on […]