BC Wine Industry Insight Conference & Recognition Awards

Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power St, Penticton, BC, Canada

Wine Growers British Columbia is excited to announce that the annual Insight Conference will be held in Penticton, BC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. This year’s conference is designed to offer valuable insights and strategies tailored to BC winery owners, team leaders, and marketing professionals. Highlights will include the BC Wine Industry Recognition Awards luncheon, […]

Train the Trainer – Sprayer Calibration Course

BC Ministry of Agriculture, Kelowna #200-1690 Powick Rd, Kelowna, BC, Canada

This workshop, put on by Pearl Agricultural Consulting, is for Grape, Berry, Tree Fruit and other horticultural producers, their staff, Agronomists and Industry representatives who work with or are interested in learning about application technology. The course will be delivered over 2.5 days and includes hands-on practical and classroom-based theory for Airblast sprayers and horticultural […]

Agriculture in Action: South Okanagan Bus Tour

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 […]

Climate+Water Research Symposium

UBCO Climate+Water Research Symposium

UBC Okanagan 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

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.   Day One of this event (April 9, 9am – 12pm) will be hosted at UBCO in Kelowna, with the plenary presentation shared with the […]

Climate+Water Research Symposium

UBCO Climate+Water Research Symposium

UBC Okanagan 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

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.   Day One of this event (April 9, 9am – 12pm) will be hosted at UBCO in Kelowna, with the plenary presentation shared with the […]

Grape and Wine National Research Users Meeting

Summerland Reseach & Developmen Centre 4200 Highway 97, Summerland, BC, Canada

Grape & Wine Research Users Meeting – AAFC Research Results from the CAP Cluster Hosted in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network (CGCN-RCCV), and the British Columbia Wine Grape Council (BCWGC), this national meeting will showcase the final results of AAFC’s research conducted under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) […]

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Advanced Plant Breeding Workshop

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 […]

Pesticide Residue Testing Lunch & Learn

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 […]

Biochar Burn Demos

Hidden Valley Vineyard 1252 Naramata Road, Naramata, BC, Canada

You’re invited! Witness a live biochar burn process using vineyard prunings in a traditional kiln at a local vineyard. Learn the benefits of biochar and why local vineyards, orchards, and farms are starting to implement this ancient agricultureal practice that’s already successful in other countries. These include: Increase water holding capacity Increase microbial life in soils […]

Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (PAC)

Kelowna Downtown Library 1380 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join the BC Fruit Growers’ Association (BCFGA) and Pearl Agricultural Consulting, Inc. for an in-depth, industry-focused Pesticide Applicator Certificate (PAC) Course. This training will cover the most up-to-date manuals and study guides, and participants will have the opportunity to take the certification exam on-site. Why Take This Course? A Pesticide Applicator Certificate is required for: […]

Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (PAC)

Kelowna Downtown Library 1380 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join the BC Fruit Growers’ Association (BCFGA) and Pearl Agricultural Consulting, Inc. for an in-depth, industry-focused Pesticide Applicator Certificate (PAC) Course. This training will cover the most up-to-date manuals and study guides, and participants will have the opportunity to take the certification exam on-site. Why Take This Course? A Pesticide Applicator Certificate is required for: […]

Research Info Session: Regenerative Climate Resilient Vegetables

Zoom

Join ACARN for an evening info session highlighting the Regenerative-Organic Climate Resilient Vegetables project. Hear from researchers in the Sustainable Agricultural Landscapes lab about key findings from nine years of on-farm research. Topics include into nutrient management, conservation tillage, and cover cropping practices on organic farms across southern British Columbia. This event also introduces the […]