Join the Okanagan Basin Water Board for this year’s water webinar exploring water supply in the Okanagan. They will touch on reservoir levels, snowpack, groundwater, and weather forecasts. Join The Webinar Here: Zoom Link
Join representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Environment for an overview of the Code of Practice for Agricultural Environmental Management, nutrient application (including during replant and renewal periods, on cold damaged grape vines), records, and the 4Rs. A case study will be shared along with details on the Environmental Farm Plan and […]
Live music, food trucks, and more! Register Here: Eventbrite Link
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 […]
