The sixth annual Ontario Craft Wine Conference & Trade Show will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Ontario’s only industry conference focusing on the business of wine brings together Ontario’s VQA wine and grape industry leaders and professionals for a full day of education, networking, and business building. Featuring international […]
Join us for a presentation from the Agricultural Credit Corporation! Together we will learn about: – Who is ACC and what do they do – What is the Advance Payments Program – Why cashflow planning is important – What support programs are available to producers – What to keep in mind with your banker during […]
Join us for a virtual presentation from Farm Credit Canada! Together we will learn about: – Who is FCC and what do they do – Why cashflow planning is important – What support programs are available to producers – What to keep in mind with your banker during down cycles REGISTER HERE: Zoom Link
Dr. Jose Urbez-Torres, Plant Pathologist, AAFC – Vine renewal, a cultural practice for management of grapevine trunk diseases Dr. Urbez-Torres will present data outlining recommendations on best methods to fight and eliminate grapevine truck disease during a replant and renewal period for vineyards. Strategies include selecting the best shoots and how to cut and remove […]
Throughout North America, rural communities face similar issues and obstacles. It can be both informative and motivating to learn about the successful efforts of small rural communities, First Nations, and rural development organizations, both within and beyond our province of BC, in strengthening their rural communities. As a result, the BC Rural Centre is committed […]
Join the BCFGA on Tuesday afternoon, 2:30pm at Gyro Park in Osoyoos, for a pro-agriculture rally. Bring your whole family to this family-friendly event. We’ll have water and frozen treats available. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets, if you like! This is not a protest, but rather a gathering of those who grow tree […]
Join your Cross-Commodity Partners for an insightful exploration of mental wellness within agriculture by AgSafe and the Canadian Mental Health Association (Event Poster). Together, we’ll spark conversations on stress management, resilience, and effective self-care strategies. Let’s cultivate not only our crops but also the well-being of those who nurture them. Register Here: Zoom Link
Learning, Eating & Laughing – Bruce Naka will tour us through orchard and vineyard irrigation systems – we’ll talk about how long systems last and when it’s time to replace a system. The event will be hosted at 99 Rows Venue and Vine (please enter off of Cheesman Road). To sign up, please contact: LCFARMIN2023@gmail.com […]
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Nutrient Management Specialist Ruth McDougall is hosting a field day about phosphorus management. Click here to register! Field Day learning will include: Introduction to BC’s new phosphorus-aff ected areas map Current challenges and best management practices around phosphorus management Introduction to a tool for understanding phosphorus on your […]
Grafting Climate Resilience: Consideration of Rootstock and New Varietals for Transitioning Climates Barbara Hall, UBC Okanagan We are faced with the daunting task of rethinking our vineyards. Current research for climate change and resilience of grapevines considers the contribution of the rootstock for managing the plant’s response to stress conditions. While we assess the suitability […]
Join BCIA and The Do More Agriculture Foundation for an interactive and informative session designed to equip agricultural professionals with the knowledge and tools to recognize and manage the early signs of burnout, a prevalent yet often overlooked issue in the agricultural sector. This webinar is open to BCIA Registrants and the public but you […]
Join the BCGA and SWGBC (event poster) to cover the following topics: Identifying and addressing grape trunk vine disease Re- train or pull out vines? Production Insurance implications Practical in-the-vines discussion: assessing vines and planning for the future Registration is by donation ($15 suggested). Click Here to Register: Eventbrite Link
