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SUMMARY:Agriculture in Action: South Okanagan Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Cross-Commodity Leadership Support Project and its partners (BCFGA\, BCCA\, BCGA\, BCWGC\, and OKSIR) will be hosting an engaging agriculture tour in the South Okanagan. Designed for elected officials and local and provincial government staff\, this tour builds on the success of the 2024 Lake Country event\, showcasing the real-world challenges and opportunities faced by local tree fruit and wine grape growers. Through site visits and open dialogue\, participants will gain valuable insights into agriculture’s critical role and explore solutions for balanced\, supportive policies. \n  \nThis free\, full-day event offers a valuable opportunity for elected officials\, government staff\, and growers to connect\, share perspectives\, and discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping agriculture in the South Okanagan. Tour stops will include Brar Star Orchards in Summerland and Township 7 Vineyards and Winery in Penticton. A final agenda will be distributed closer to the event. \n  \nDetails: \n\nDate & Time: April 2\, 2025\, from 8 am to 4:30 pm\nMeeting Location: Penticton Trade & Convention Centre\nSeats: Limited to 50 participants – RSVP early to secure your spot!\nRegistration: Registration has closed but a few seats are available! Email sausten@oksir.org for more info\nTour Resources: Click here!\n\n  \nIn case you missed the Lake Country Agriculture in Action tour in November\, you can click here to read the report. \n  \nFor more details\, please contact Shelby Austen at sausten@oksir.org.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/save-the-date-south-okanagan-agriculture-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="Cross-Commodity Leadership Support Project":MAILTO:sausten@oksir.org
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SUMMARY:CPMA Annual Convention & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Annual Convention and Trade Show will take place from April 8-10 at the Palais des congres de Montreal! \n  \nClick here for more info and to register! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/cpma-annual-convention-trade-show/
LOCATION:Palais des Congres de Montreal\, 201 Av. Viger O\, Montreal\, QC\, H2Z 1L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:UBCO Climate+Water Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Climate Solutions Research Collective for important conversations about the nexus of Climate+Water.  All those interested in research\, including faculty\, students and community members\, are welcome to participate in this in-person symposium.   \nDay One of this event (April 9\, 9am – 12pm) will be hosted at UBCO in Kelowna\, with the plenary presentation shared with the Vancouver campus.  It is hosted in collaboration with the Watershed Ecosystem Research Excellence Cluster.  Join us for an engaging morning of sessions. \n\nPlenary Panel (broadcast to CIRS BC Hydro Theatre): lax̌lax̌tkʷ Jeannette Armstrong and John Wagner from the Watershed Ecosystem Research Excellence Cluster\nSession One – Climate\, Water\, and Ecosystem Resilience\nSession Two – Watershed Governance and Management in a Changing Climate\n\nDay Two of this event (April 10\, 9am – 12pm) will be hosted at the UBC Point Grey campus in Vancouver\, with the plenary presentation shared with the Okanagan campus.  It is hosted in collaboration with UBC Sustainability. \n\nPlenary Panel (broadcast to RHS 257): Climate\, Water\, Power with Natasha Affolder (Law)\, Werner Antweiler (Sauder)\, and John Richardson (Forest and Conservation Science)\nExploring theatre-based approaches to work alongside community partners in water research\, Presented by the Research-based Theatre Cluster and Sustainable Water Innovation and Research Laboratory (SWIRL)\nResearch Round Table Discussions\n\nRegister for Day One and Day Two.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/climatewater-research-symposium/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:UBC Okanagan\, 3333 University Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:Tree Fruit Production Guide Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get the latest updates to the spray guide and learn what is new in the production guide this year! 1 PAC Point in Category A will be available for attending this meeting. \n  \nWhat to Expect at the meeting:\nGet the latest updates to the spray guide and updates from BCDAS and SIR. Presenters include: \n\nDr. Susanna Acheampong\, Provincial Entomologist\nKatie Goldenhar\, Provincial Plant Pathologist\nGarion Loehndorf\, Provincial Herbicide and Weed Specialist\nMolly Thurston\, BCDAS Coordinator & Owner of Pearl Agricultural Consulting\nEvan Esch\, Entomologist\, Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Program (OKSIR)\n\n  \nMeeting ID: 846 3357 6822 \nPasscode: 186744 \nMeeting Link: Click here to join \n 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/tree-fruit-production-guide-update-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250409T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250409T143000
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SUMMARY:Tetralone ABA: Protecting Plants from Environmental Stress
DESCRIPTION:The hormone abscisic acid (ABA) triggers stomatal closure and stress responses in plants. ABA is rapidly turned over in plants\, limiting its effectiveness in long term applications such as protection of wine grape plants from midwinter freeze and spring frosts. This talk will focus on the development of tetralone ABA\, an analog of ABA designed to be resistant to enzymes that degrade ABA in plants. A practical\, scalable synthesis from natural ABA will be described as will recent results from collaborators’ lab and field studies. \n\nWho: Dr. Sue Abrams\, Research Officer at the National Research Council of Canada in Saskatoon\nWhere: Virtually via MS Teams (click here)\nWhen: April 9th from 1:30 – 2:30 PST\n\n  \nMicrosoft Teams Need help? \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 266 927 489 643 \nPasscode: cv6vy3Pc
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/tetralone-aba-protecting-plants-from-environmental-stress/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:UBCO Climate+Water Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Climate Solutions Research Collective for important conversations about the nexus of Climate+Water.  All those interested in research\, including faculty\, students and community members\, are welcome to participate in this in-person symposium.   \nDay One of this event (April 9\, 9am – 12pm) will be hosted at UBCO in Kelowna\, with the plenary presentation shared with the Vancouver campus.  It is hosted in collaboration with the Watershed Ecosystem Research Excellence Cluster.  Join us for an engaging morning of sessions. \n\nPlenary Panel (broadcast to CIRS BC Hydro Theatre): lax̌lax̌tkʷ Jeannette Armstrong and John Wagner from the Watershed Ecosystem Research Excellence Cluster\nSession One – Climate\, Water\, and Ecosystem Resilience\nSession Two – Watershed Governance and Management in a Changing Climate\n\nDay Two of this event (April 10\, 9am – 12pm) will be hosted at the UBC Point Grey campus in Vancouver\, with the plenary presentation shared with the Okanagan campus.  It is hosted in collaboration with UBC Sustainability. \n\nPlenary Panel (broadcast to RHS 257): Climate\, Water\, Power with Natasha Affolder (Law)\, Werner Antweiler (Sauder)\, and John Richardson (Forest and Conservation Science)\nExploring theatre-based approaches to work alongside community partners in water research\, Presented by the Research-based Theatre Cluster and Sustainable Water Innovation and Research Laboratory (SWIRL)\nResearch Round Table Discussions\n\nRegister for Day One and Day Two.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/climatewater-research-symposium/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:UBC Okanagan\, 3333 University Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:Orchard Plant Health Updates (Virtual Information Session)
DESCRIPTION:Join Ministry of Agriculture and Food staff for updates on: \n\nLittle Cherry Virus and X Disease\, Katie Goldenhar\, Plant Pathologist\nLeafhopper vectors for disease and cherry fruitworm\, Susanna Acheampong\, Entomologist \nPre emergent herbicides and drift\, Garion Loehndorf\, Weed & Pesticide Specialist\n\nBring your orchard IPM\, pest\, and disease questions. Attendees will be eligible for 1 PAC C point. \n  \nClick here to register via Zoom! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/orchard-plant-health-updates-virtual-information-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:Advanced Plant Breeding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take your gardening and seed-saving skills to the next level? Join FarmFolk CityFolk for an in-depth\, advanced plant breeding workshop where you’ll learn how to enhance genetic diversity\, improve crop resilience\, and develop strong\, locally adapted varieties. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener\, seed saver\, or aspiring plant breeder\, this workshop will provide you with the tools and knowledge to create thriving\, genetically diverse crops tailored to your growing environment. \nIn this online workshop\, we’ll dive deep into the following advanced plant breeding techniques: \n\nMass Crossing for Genetic Diversity:\nDiscover how to intentionally cross different plant varieties to increase genetic diversity\, improve resilience\, and select for desirable traits like pest resistance\, flavour\, and hardiness. We’ll cover best practices for selecting parent plants\, timing your crossings\, and managing pollination to avoid unwanted genetic traits.\nLandrace Farming & Genetic Adaptation:\nLearn how to create and maintain landrace varieties—open-pollinated\, locally adapted plants that evolve through natural selection over generations. We’ll explore how to build resilient\, diverse plant populations that are well-suited to your region while ensuring genetic health and avoiding inbreeding.\nBiennial Seed Production for Crops Like Beets & Kale:\nMaster the art of growing biennial crops\, such as beets and kale\, for seed production. We’ll teach you how to manage the lifecycle of biennials\, including overwintering plants and ensuring they flower and produce high-quality seeds in the second season.\n\n  \nClick here for more info or to register! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/advanced-plant-breeding-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T150000
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SUMMARY:$10 Tree Fruit Climate Change Response Fund Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ministry of Agriculture and Food for an informational Q&A regarding the recent $10M Tree Fruit Climate Change Response Fund. \n  \nClick here to join! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/10-tree-fruit-climate-change-response-fund-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250428T120000
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SUMMARY:Pesticide Residue Testing Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Quality Analytical Services Ltd. (QAS)\, a fully accredited ISO 17025 laboratory based in Alberta\, is planning to host a Lunch & Learn in Kelowna on April 28th. QAS offers a range of food testing services\, including pesticide residue analysis\, which could be of benefit to your food safety or export programs. During the session\, QAS will highlight the importance and methodology of pesticide residue testing\, answer questions\, and discuss how their services can support the industry—potentially reducing the need to send samples to U.S. labs. \n  \n\nWhere: to be determined\nWhen: April 28th frrom 12:00-2:00 PM\nFormat: Lunch\, presentation\, and discussion (lunch provided)\n\n  \nFor more information and to register\, please contact Gail Nelson at gnelson@bcfga.com
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/pesticide-residue-testing-lunch-learn/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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