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SUMMARY:Local Government Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for BCFGA’s “Get Ag on the Agenda” advocacy campaign. With the fast-approaching local elections\, the BCFGA has launched an advocacy campaign to “Get Ag on the Agenda.” They will be hosting 3 agriculture-focused candidate forums. Please save the dates: \n\nKelowna: September 25\, 6-8 PM\, East Kelowna Hall\nVernon: September 28\, 6-8 PM\, Lakers Club House\n\n  \nIn addition to the forums\, candidates in all tree-fruit growing regions will be surveyed about their plans to include agriculture in their platforms. All responses will be logged and displayed on the BCFGA website (…final locations and landing page coming soon!)
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/local-government-candidates-forum/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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SUMMARY:Local Government Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for BCFGA’s “Get Ag on the Agenda” advocacy campaign. With the fast-approaching local elections\, the BCFGA has launched an advocacy campaign to “Get Ag on the Agenda.” They will be hosting 3 agriculture-focused candidate forums. Please save the dates: \n\nKelowna: September 25\, 6-8 PM\, East Kelowna Hall\nVernon: September 28\, 6-8 PM\, Lakers Club House\n\n  \nIn addition to the forums\, candidates in all tree-fruit growing regions will be surveyed about their plans to include agriculture in their platforms. All responses will be logged and displayed on the BCFGA website (…final locations and landing page coming soon!)
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/local-government-candidates-forum/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261019T235959
DTSTAMP:20260922T161121Z
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SUMMARY:BCFGA Town Hall - Creston
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for BCFGA’s regional town hall in Creston. More details to come!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcfga-town-hall-creston/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261020T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261020T235959
DTSTAMP:20260922T161303Z
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SUMMARY:BCFGA Regional Meeting - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for BCFGA’s regional town hall in Kelowna. More details to come!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcfga-regional-meeting-kelowna/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261020T163000
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SUMMARY:Okanagan Food System Summit
DESCRIPTION:Bringing the Okanagan food system together to connect\, tackle shared challenges and turn our region’s abundance into collective action. \n\n\n\n\nWhere abundance meets action.\nThe Okanagan is a region of extraordinary abundance. \nWe grow food. We produce wine. We cultivate orchards and farms. We have innovative chefs\, food entrepreneurs\, community organizations\, Indigenous knowledge holders\, educators\, businesses and local leaders working throughout the food system. And yet\, alongside this abundance\, our region is navigating increasing food insecurity\, affordability pressures\, climate impacts\, agricultural challenges\, food waste\, infrastructure gaps and changing community needs. \n\nClick here for more information and to register! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/okanagan-food-system-summit/
LOCATION:Okanagan College\, 1000 KLO Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 4X8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260915T212559Z
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Demonstration - Water conservation using wood mulch
DESCRIPTION:Three levels of wood-chip mulching were tested in an apple block to determine the impacts to soil moisture and fruit yield. Join us to learn about the project\, the results and other water conservation practices. \nLocation: Dorenberg Orchards\, 1919 Goldie Rd\, Lake Country\nWhen: October 20\, 10:00 AM – Noon\nRegistration: To register please email catherine@agrowest.ca
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/on-farm-demonstration-water-conservation-using-wood-mulch/
LOCATION:Dorenberg Orchards\, 1919 Goldie Rd\, Lake Country\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Demonstration - Deficit irrigation in apples
DESCRIPTION:A 30% reduction in irrigation water application was tested to determine impacts to fruit quality and yield. Join us to learn about the project\, the results and other water conservation practices. \nLocation: Claremont Ranch\, 8090 Hwy 97\, Lake Country\nWhen: October 20\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nRegistration: To register please email catherine@agrowest.ca
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/on-farm-demonstration-deficit-irrigation-in-apples/
LOCATION:Claremont Ranch Organics\, 8090 BC-97\, Lake Country\, BC\, V4V 1P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:BCFGA Regional Meeting - Cawston
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for BCFGA’s regional town hall in Cawston. More details to come!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcfga-regional-meeting-cawston/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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DTSTAMP:20260911T155741Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Resilience Summit
DESCRIPTION:Advancing Climate-Smart Agri-Food\nJoin us for a national summit uniting cross‑sector leaders driving Canada’s climate‑smart agri‑food innovation and collaboration. The 2025 Cultivating Resilience Summit\, held in Vancouver\, British Columbia\, demonstrated the value of this convening model\, bringing together over 180 participants for meaningful dialogue and exchange. \nIn 2026\, the Summit will be hosted in Calgary\, Alberta\, aligning with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP). We will highlight the role of rangelands and pastoral systems in advancing climate resilience\, biodiversity conservation\, food security\, and sustainable agriculture—while positioning these insights within a broader national framework.  \n  \nRegister here! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/cultivating-resilience-summit/
LOCATION:University of Calgary Downtown Campus\, 906 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network":MAILTO:info@bcacarn.com
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DTSTAMP:20260720T165428Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Practice: Careers and Skills for Agriculture Extension
DESCRIPTION:ACARN is excited to announce the Pathways to Practice: Careers and Skills for Agriculture Extension event in BC on November 28\, 2026. The one-day professional development conference focuses on careers in agri-extension. Designed for students\, early-career professionals\, researchers\, agrologists\, consultants\, industry representatives\, and others interested in connecting research with practice\, the event will explore the skills\, opportunities\, and career pathways for shaping agricultural extension in British Columbia. \nThrough keynote presentations\, panel discussions\, interactive workshops\, and networking opportunities\, participants will gain practical insights from experienced professionals and build valuable connections across the sector. The day will conclude with a networking reception to connect employers\, mentors\, and peers from across BC’s agriculture community. \nStay tuned for event details and registration information!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/pathways-to-practice-careers-and-skills-for-agriculture-extension/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network":MAILTO:info@bcacarn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270218T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270218T235959
DTSTAMP:20260922T162750Z
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SUMMARY:BCFGA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the BCFGA’s AGM in Penticton. More details to come!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcfga-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270226T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270226T235959
DTSTAMP:20260625T215248Z
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SUMMARY:Hold for BCCA AGM!
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the BC Cherry Association AGM on February 26\, 2027 at Trinity Church in Kelowna. More details to come!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/hold-for-bcca-agm/
LOCATION:Trinity Church\, 1905 Springfield Rd\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 7V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cherries,Tree Fruits
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