Author: Shelby Austen
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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 together in the field to…
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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 early crop signs to successful…
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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 the BCFGA’s Youtube channel. Discover Your Career in BC’s Tree Fruit & Wine Grape IndustryA look at the range of roles and pathways available—from hands-on…
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Share Your Input: Farmer Usage of a Compost Facility in Penticton
Farmers in the South Okanagan and Similkameen: RDOS needs your feedback! A potential compost facility in Penticton could provide opportunities to manage excess organics and access high-quality compost for your farm. But first, they want to understand your interest and needs. Would you take excess organics to this facility to reduce residuals on your farm?…
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Employment Standards in agriculture – webinar
BC Fruit Works and the Ministry of Labour’s Employment Standards branch, hosted a webinar to help agricultural employers and workers better understand BC’s employment standards. The session covered important topics like key regulations and rights under the Employment Standards Act, with a focus on practical advice for managing the unique challenges of farm work. Whether…
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Participate in domestic labour research
Do you know a grower or domestic worker in the Okanagan tree fruit or wine grape industry who might like to participate? If so, please reach out to bcfruitworks.harvest@gmail.com.
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Lunch & Learns For Producers
Did you catch our recent lunch and learn sessions? Check out the recordings here.