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SUMMARY:AgLife Connector Training - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Join the AgLife Network for FREE mental health awareness and suicide prevention gatekeeper training for anyone involved in B.C.’s agricultural industry and communities! \nThe AgLife Network – Connector Training is a suicide prevention gatekeeper and mental health awareness training for anyone involved in agriculture in British Columbia. This program is based on the successful and evidence-based programs: Sentinel Program (Quebec) and Guardian Network (Ontario). The Connector Training is approximately 6.5 hours long (including breaks) and covers a 7 Module program aimed to help build awareness to suicide and its impacts within agriculture while also teaching applicable skills from the Check\, Care\, Connect model to support people experiencing thoughts and feelings of suicide or other impacts to mental wellness. \nThis training is for ANYONE who works with or in agriculture. In order to participate in this FREE training\, participants must be 18 years or older and be involved with B.C.’s agricultural industry or communities in some capacity. For any questions or inquiries please email network@aglife.ca. \n  \nTo view the full agenda and register\, click here!  \n 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/aglife-connector-training/
LOCATION:Foundry Kelowna\, #100 1815 Kirschner Rd\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="The AgLife Network":MAILTO:network@aglife.ca
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SUMMARY:Grape Grower Day & AGMs
DESCRIPTION:Join BCGA and BCWGC for their AGMs and a Grape Grower Day. Click here to view the event poster! Register here! \nTopics include: \n\nModeling wine varieties suited to BC\nWater infrastructure planning\nBCWGC AGM\nBCGA AGM & Awards\nSWBC Wine Tasting\n\nPart of the Grower Day will include the Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series! Established in 2004\, this event showcases world leading researchers in vinifera grape cultivation. \nKey Highlights: \n\nTopic: Vineyard recovery after a severe weather event\nFeatured Speaker: Dr. Markus Keller\nVineyard Visit: August 6th\nPublic Lecture & Social: August 7th\, following the Grower Day\n\nPricing: \n\nTriggs Vineyard Visits & Technical Workshop on Aug 6th: FREE\nFull Day Aug 7: $40 (lunch\, full conference\, and wine social)\nTriggs Lecture Series & Networking Social ONLY Aug 7 (2-3pm): FREE
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/grape-grower-day-agms/
LOCATION:Penticton Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre\, 21 Lakeshore Dr W\, Penticton\, BC\, V2A 7M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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SUMMARY:AgLife Connector Training - Penticton
DESCRIPTION:Join the AgLife Network for FREE mental health awareness and suicide prevention gatekeeper training for anyone involved in B.C.’s agricultural industry and communities! \nThe AgLife Network – Connector Training is a suicide prevention gatekeeper and mental health awareness training for anyone involved in agriculture in British Columbia. This program is based on the successful and evidence-based programs: Sentinel Program (Quebec) and Guardian Network (Ontario). The Connector Training is approximately 6.5 hours long (including breaks) and covers a 7 Module program aimed to help build awareness to suicide and its impacts within agriculture while also teaching applicable skills from the Check\, Care\, Connect model to support people experiencing thoughts and feelings of suicide or other impacts to mental wellness. \nThis training is for ANYONE who works with or in agriculture. In order to participate in this FREE training\, participants must be 18 years or older and be involved with B.C.’s agricultural industry or communities in some capacity. For any questions or inquiries please email network@aglife.ca. \nTo view the full agenda and register\, click here!  \n 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/aglife-connector-training-2/
LOCATION:Interior Savings Penticton\, 251 Green Avenue West #101\, Penticton\, BC\, V2A 7J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="The AgLife Network":MAILTO:network@aglife.ca
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SUMMARY:BCWGC R&D COMMITTEE MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Towards Developing a Cover Crop Decision-Making Tool for Okanagan Valley Vineyards \nDr. Mehdi Sharifi\, Summerland Research and Development Centre \nIn this presentation\, we will present the findings from six years of cover crop studies aimed at selecting the most suitable cover crops for irrigated vineyards\, with a particular focus on the Okanagan Valley. These efforts\, combined with newly approved cover crop study data under the Grape and Vine Cluster project (part of the SCAP Program of AAFC)\, will be compiled to develop a comprehensive web-based cover crop decision-making tool specifically designed for irrigated vineyards. Our goal is to create a user-friendly\, web-based tool that will aid vineyard managers in making informed decisions about cover crop selection based on their goals\, local conditions and management practices. The presentation will begin with a review of existing web-based tools\, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. Following this\, we will outline the steps involved in developing a customized decision-making tool tailored to the unique conditions of vineyards in the Okanagan Valley. Through this presentation\, we aim to demonstrate how this innovative tool can potentially enhance groundcover vegetation management and contribute to the sustainability and resilience of Okanagan vineyards. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcwgc-rd-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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SUMMARY:Autonomous Robots In Grape Production (West Kelowna)
DESCRIPTION:Join Organic BC to interact with the Naio TED straddle robot! Get a firsthand look at how this innovative tool is helping farmers improve soil health and tackle rising costs and labour shortages. \nRepresentatives from Vitis-Import\, the Canadian distributor of the Naio TED\, will discuss the latest advancements in agri-tech weeding technology in grape production. They will showcase and demonstrate the TED\, highlighting its capabilities using finger hoes\, inter-vine hydraulic tillage tools\, electric edging tools and more. \nA Q&A period will follow the demonstration\, and snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nThis event is free and open to anyone interested\, but registration is required. \nRegister for the Sperling Vineyards event (West Kelowna) here.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/autonomous-robots-in-grape-production-kelowna/
LOCATION:Sperling Vineyards\, 3600 W Bay Rd\, West Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic BC":MAILTO:info@organicbc.org
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SUMMARY:Autonomous Robots In Grape Production (Oliver)
DESCRIPTION:Join Organic BC to interact with the Naio TED straddle robot! Get a firsthand look at how this innovative tool is helping farmers improve soil health and tackle rising costs and labour shortages. \nRepresentatives from Vitis-Import\, the Canadian distributor of the Naio TED\, will discuss the latest advancements in agri-tech weeding technology in grape production. They will showcase and demonstrate the TED\, highlighting its capabilities using finger hoes\, inter-vine hydraulic tillage tools\, electric edging tools and more. \nA Q&A period will follow the demonstration\, and snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nThis event is free and open to anyone interested\, but registration is required. \nRegister for the Covert Farms event (Oliver) here.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/autonomous-robots-in-grape-production-oliver/
LOCATION:Covert Farms Family Estate\, 300 Covert Place\, Oliver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic BC":MAILTO:info@organicbc.org
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SUMMARY:Northern Okanagan Valley Cover Crop Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the BC Wine Grape Council and the Summerland Research and Development Centre to visit different vineyard sites to discuss cover cropping techniques! Click here to view the full event details. \nWhere: Little Straw Vineyards (West Kelowna) and St. Hubertus Vineyards (Kelowna) \nWhen: August 21\, 2024 from 9am – 12pm \nPresenter: Dr. Mehdi Sharifi and Trista Algar \nDescription: Cover crop trails established in May 2024 will be visited and different aspects of cover cropping with be discussed. \n  \nTo register\, please contact Dr. Mehdi Sharifi at mehdi.sharifi@agr.gc.ca or 250-494-6415.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/northern-okanagan-valley-cover-crop-tour/
LOCATION:Little Straw Vineyards\, 2815 Ourtoland Rd\, West Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240822T090000
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SUMMARY:Southern Okanagan Valley Cover Crop Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the BC Wine Grape Council and the Summerland Research and Development Centre to visit different vineyard sites to discuss cover cropping techniques! Click here to view the full event details. \nWhere: La Vieux Pin Vineyards (Oliver)\, Diamondback Vineyards (Oliver)\, and Sebastian Farms (Osoyoos) \nWhen: August 22\, 2024 from 9am – 12pm \nPresenter: Dr. Mehdi Sharifi and Trista Algar \nDescription: Cover crop trails established in May 2024 will be visited and different aspects of cover cropping with be discussed. \n  \nTo register\, please contact Dr. Mehdi Sharifi at mehdi.sharifi@agr.gc.ca or 250-494-6415.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/southern-okanagan-valley-cover-crop-tour/
LOCATION:La Vieux Pin Vineyards\, 5496 Black Sage Rd\, Oliver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240829T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240829T110000
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SUMMARY:Irrigation Efficiency Workshop for Vineyards and Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Southern Irrigation at Phantom Creek Winery to learn how to boost yields while conserving water. Click here to register (please RSVP before August 23)! \nEvent Topics: \n\nGovernment funding and outreach\nPhantom Creek and their irrigation system\nSmart irrigation\, water use\, and efficient practices\n\nEvent Details: \n\n8:30 am – Breakfast & Coffee\n9:00 am – Welcome & Speakers (German Barahona\, Southern Irrigation)\n9:45 am – Vineyard Tour\n10:30 am – Questions & Raffles\n10:45 am – Networking\n11:00 am – End of event
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/irrigation-efficiency-workshop-for-vineyards-and-orchards/
LOCATION:Phantom Creek Winery\, 4315 Black Sage Rd\, Oliver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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