Nitrogen Management Workshop

This event is supported by the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (BCCAF). Funding for the BCCAF has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund. BCCAF is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation. Click here to register for the event! 

We are excited to invite you to the Nitrogen Management Workshop at the beautiful Elephant Island Winery on September 12, 2024. This event features expert speakers, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities. The day begins with a warm welcome and refreshments, followed by brief introductions and an outline of the day’s activities. Scott Smith, PAg will start the presentations with a discussion on soil development and nitrogen management. After a coffee break, Miranda Halladay will provide insights into the history and management of Elephant Island Winery, followed by Chris Mark presenting innovative strategies for nitrogen management in orchards and vineyards.

Following a catered lunch, Chris will lead a session on soil sampling techniques and current projects at the winery. In the afternoon, Miranda Halladay will showcase her impressive on-site compost pile and discuss its benefits and management techniques. Rickard Bambry will then present the latest nitrogen precision equipment and their applications. The day will conclude with a wrap-up session, general discussion, and a relaxing social time with wine tasting, providing attendees with an excellent opportunity to discuss the workshop with its presenters and network.

Agenda:

• 09:30 AM – Coffee and Doughnuts: Registration and Meet-up
  Kick off the day with a warm welcome and some delicious refreshments.
• 10:00 AM – Introductions and Day Outline
  Brief introductions and an outline of the day’s activities.
• 10:15 AM – Presentation by Scott Smith, PAg
  Topic: “Soil Development: Where is Nitrogen and How Do We Manage It?”
• 10:45 AM – Coffee Break and Discussion
  A short break with an opportunity for discussions. Miranda Halladay will provide a brief history and management overview of Elephant Island Winery.
• 11:00 AM – Presentation by Chris Mark
  Topic: “Innovative Strategies in Nitrogen Management for Orchards and Vineyards”
• 12:00 PM – Catered Lunch (Details TBD)
• 01:00 PM – Soil Sampling and Current Projects at Elephant Island
  Chris Mark will lead a session on soil sampling techniques and discuss ongoing projects at the winery.
• 02:00 PM – Compost Management
  Miranda will showcase her impressive on-site compost pile and discuss its benefits and management techniques.
• 02:45 PM – Equipment Dealer Presentation with Rickard Bambry
  An equipment dealer will present the latest in nitrogen precision equipment and their applications.
• 03:30 PM – Wrap-up and General Discussion
• 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM – Questions, networking and Wine Tasting
  Conclude the day by allowing the participants to discuss the workshop with its presenters, network with each other, and a complimentary wine tasting.