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SUMMARY:Deadline For My CFIA Set Up
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is moving the application process for Cherry Export Programs online. This means that submitting export program applications as a grower or packing facility will now be much easier. \n  \nBut all participants MUST sign up for their “My CFIA” account before November 1st. Existing program participants will have received an email from the CFIA with information and instructions. \n  \nSetting up your My CFIA account may not be intuitive for everyone. With this in mind\, the BCCA staff met with CFIA representatives who go through the process. We recorded that meeting for members to view. If you are unsure or encountering problems setting up your My CFIA account we guarantee that taking some time to watch our video will clear up any confusion you may have. Please click the link below to watch this video. \n  \nWatch the video: Video Link (Zoom Passcode: !^4GgnG$)
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/deadline-for-my-cfia-set-up/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:BCFGA South Grower Town Hall & Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again – the BCFGA wants to hear from you! Make sure to register here so they can have light refreshements available. \n  \nThis event will be held in the Oliver Parks and Recreation Club House (beside the curling centre).
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcfga-south-grower-town-hall-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Oliver Parks & Recreation\, 6359 Park Dr\, Oliver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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SUMMARY:BCFGA North Grower Town Hall & Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again – the BCFGA wants to hear from you! Make sure to register here so they can have light refreshements available. \n  \nThis event will be held in the Oyama Community Club.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcfga-north-grower-town-hall-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Oyama Community Club\, 15710 Oyama Rd\, Lake Country\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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SUMMARY:Navigating the WALI Portal (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:WALI is launching a new series of “Small Talk” sessions\, designed for smaller employer groups. These informal discussions will provide an opportunity to explore specific topics in more depth and address individual questions. Participation will be on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and registration is required (20 person maximum). \nThe sessions will cover navigating the WALI portal. \n\nFor session #1 on November 13th: Click here to register! \nFor session #2 on November 20th: Click here to register!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/navigating-the-wali-portal-webinar/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Agriculture Labour Initiative":MAILTO:info@walicanada.ca
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SUMMARY:Young Agrarians Land Sharing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for farmland or have land you’d like to see farmed in the Okanagan-Thompson region\, Young Agrarians is hosting a Land Sharing Workshop in the area in November. Come out to Summerland on November 15th to start your land sharing journey with the B.C. Land Matching Program! \nPascale (B.C. Land Matching Program Manager) and Haley (Okanagan-Thompson Land Matcher) will guide you through a self-assessment activity to help you create an action plan for sharing land. You’ll leave the workshop with the knowledge\, resources and connections needed to turn your plan into reality. \nRegistration is free. Grab your spot here!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/young-agrarians-land-sharing-workshop/
LOCATION:George Ryga Arts & Cultural Centre\, 9525 Wharton Street\, Summerland\, British Columbia\, V0H 1Z2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:Navigating the WALI Portal (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:WALI is launching a new series of “Small Talk” sessions\, designed for smaller employer groups. These informal discussions will provide an opportunity to explore specific topics in more depth and address individual questions. Participation will be on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and registration is required (20 person maximum). \nThe sessions will cover navigating the WALI portal. \n\nFor session #1 on November 13th: Click here to register! \nFor session #2 on November 20th: Click here to register!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/navigating-the-wali-portal-webinar/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Agriculture Labour Initiative":MAILTO:info@walicanada.ca
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SUMMARY:BC Organic Conference
DESCRIPTION:The BC Organic Conference returns this fall! This engaging networking and learning event draws over 300 attendees from across the food system\, including farmers\, ranchers\, food processors\, retailers\, distributors\, government\, academics\, consumers\, and allied sector organizations. \n\nHave you been thinking of becoming a member of the new Organic BC? As a member\, you’ll gain a voice in advocacy efforts to advance organic agriculture\, access to trusted education and training\, marketing support\, and direct connections to other organic producers\, experts\, and allies across the province. \n\nMembership has benefits! Organic Farm/Business\, Sustainer and Certifying Body level paid membership get discounted access to the BC Organic Conference. \n\nMembership discounts are reserved for the following membership types ONLY. Ticket limits apply:\n– Organic Farm Business – limit of 2\n– Certifying body – limit of 1\n– Sustainer – limit of 1 \n\n**Please note you’ll be prompted with: “Add $xx to help cover our fundraising costs” during check out. This is an optional platform fee that goes to Raisely (not Organic BC)\, you will need to unselect when purchasing your conference ticket if you do not wish to contribute** \n\nFeatures\n\n\nKeynotes from Jacob Beaton\, Paul Holmbeck\, Gillian Flies and Brent Preston \n\n\nSessions offering the latest science-backed practices \n\n\nTrade show on November 26th\, featuring the latest products\, services\, equipment and more \n\n\nCommunity Seed Swap: Bring seeds\, Take seeds\, Share stories! \n\n\nLocal farm tours: Destinations to be announced \n\n\nCommunity banquet serving up local\, organic food \n\n\n\nRefunds by written notice only (conference@organicbc.org). Refunds will be available on or before October 24\, 2025 at a cost of 30% of the registration fee. As of October 25\, 2025\, refunds cannot be offered. \n  \nFor tickets and more info\, click here!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bc-organic-conference/
LOCATION:Harrison Hot Springs Resort\, 100 Esplanade Ave\, Harrison Hot Springs\, BC\, V0M 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic BC":MAILTO:info@organicbc.org
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SUMMARY:Invasive Insects in BC Orchards & Vineyards (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Invasive Species Council of BC for an engaging session in our Invasive Species in Agriculture webinar series\, presented in partnership with the Investment Agriculture Foundation. This series highlights the latest research\, field experiences\, and management practices to help producers\, land managers\, and agricultural professionals prevent and manage invasive plants\, insects\, and pathogens affecting BC’s agricultural systems. \nInvasive insects threaten British Columbia’s tree fruit orchards and vineyards. This session highlights key examples like spotted wing drosophila\, apple clearwing moth\, brown marmorated stink bug and Japanese beetle. Participants will learn about their identification\, biology\, prevention\, and management. The session will also cover a few emerging invasive insect pest threats on the horizon. \nSusanna Acheampong is the provincial extension entomologist for the B.C. Interior with the Ministry of Agriculture. She supports insect identification\, monitoring\, pest management\, and grower outreach across the region\, working closely with industry and government partners. Originally from Ghana\, she holds MSc. and Ph.D. degrees in entomology from the University of Alberta and Washington State University. Susanna has also conducted postdoctoral research on aphid biological control in Canada and the United States. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/invasive-insects-in-bc-orchards-vineyards-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="Invasive Species Council of BC":MAILTO:info@bcinvasives.ca
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