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SUMMARY:Insight Conference and Industry Awards
DESCRIPTION:WGBC’s annual conference and industry awards. More details to come.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/insight-conference-and-industry-awards/
LOCATION:Penticton Trade & Convention Centre\, 273 Power St\, Penticton\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="Wines of BC":MAILTO:info@winebc.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270226T235959
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260609T203642Z
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SUMMARY:Swirl Around BC Wine Expo
DESCRIPTION:Swirl Around BC Wine Expo is Wine Growers BC’s premier annual event celebrating the excellence and diversity of British Columbia wine. Held each fall in Vancouver\, this exclusive full-member benefit brings together up to 500 key trade and media professionals — including influential buyers\, sommeliers\, educators\, and journalists — for a day of immersive tasting and education. Interested wineries can stay up to date by subscribing to the Weekly Update. Contact Info@WineBC.com if you’ve not yet subscribed\, or if you want to find out more about the event.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/swirl-around-bc-wine-expo/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="Wines of BC":MAILTO:info@winebc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T235959
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CREATED:20260616T224323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T224323Z
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SUMMARY:Save the date - SRDC Open House
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for an Open House at the Summerland Research and Development Centre on Sept 19th. More details to come\, but open to industry\, and the public. The day will consist of farm tours\, research talks\,  as well as booths/displays. Stay tuned for more info!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/save-the-date-srdc-open-house/
LOCATION:Summerland Reseach & Development Centre\, 4200 Highway 97\, Summerland\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260501T220103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220103Z
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SUMMARY:Wine Growers BC Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the society’s annual business\, including the election of Directors to open seats. Click here for more information! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/wine-growers-bc-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wines of BC":MAILTO:info@winebc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260616T162321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T162321Z
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SUMMARY:BCCA Cherry Pruning Days
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCCA for a field day focused on chainsaw pruning and preparing your orchard for winter! More details will be shared soon. \n\nAug 20: Summerland\, location TBD\nAug 26: Kelowna/Lake Country\, location TBD
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcca-cherry-pruning-days/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Cherries,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260706T153457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T153507Z
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SUMMARY:BCGA Grower of the Year\, Tailgate & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join us to recognize the Grower of the Year\, benefit from a tailgate talk\, and participate in a BBQ to fuel up before the bulk of the harvest work is upon us. Location TBD.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcga-grower-of-the-year-tailgate-bbq/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T235959
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260616T162321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T162321Z
UID:10000414-1787184000-1787270399@crosscommodity.org
SUMMARY:BCCA Cherry Pruning Days
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCCA for a field day focused on chainsaw pruning and preparing your orchard for winter! More details will be shared soon. \n\nAug 20: Summerland\, location TBD\nAug 26: Kelowna/Lake Country\, location TBD
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcca-cherry-pruning-days/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Cherries,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T100000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260622T220815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T220815Z
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SUMMARY:BCWGC AGM (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The BC Wine Grape Council Annual General Meeting has been set for Thursday\, August 13\, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.  Full agenda and details will be distributed in the coming weeks. Visit the AGM WEBPAGE for up-to-date information. \nRegister for the meeting here
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcwgc-agm-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260616T162039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T162039Z
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SUMMARY:Triggs Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Triggs Lecture Series this August\, featuring both a hands-on field experience and an engaging research presentation. \n\n\nPart 1 – August 11: Explore West Kelowna vineyards on a guided field tour focused on nutrient management strategies across vineyards of different ages. (Final locations to be announced.)\nPart 2 – August 12: Attend a one-hour lecture at the Summerland Research and Development Centre\, offering further insights and discussion.\n\nMore details\, including exact locations and times\, will be shared soon – stay tuned!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/triggs-lecture-series/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Summerland Reseach & Development Centre\, 4200 Highway 97\, Summerland\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T235959
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260616T162039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T162039Z
UID:10000412-1786406400-1786492799@crosscommodity.org
SUMMARY:Triggs Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Triggs Lecture Series this August\, featuring both a hands-on field experience and an engaging research presentation. \n\n\nPart 1 – August 11: Explore West Kelowna vineyards on a guided field tour focused on nutrient management strategies across vineyards of different ages. (Final locations to be announced.)\nPart 2 – August 12: Attend a one-hour lecture at the Summerland Research and Development Centre\, offering further insights and discussion.\n\nMore details\, including exact locations and times\, will be shared soon – stay tuned!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/triggs-lecture-series/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Summerland Reseach & Development Centre\, 4200 Highway 97\, Summerland\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260706T153414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T153414Z
UID:10000430-1785349800-1785355200@crosscommodity.org
SUMMARY:Cover Cropping for Orchard Soil Health: A Virtual Field Day at Little Dog Farm
DESCRIPTION:How can cover cropping improve soil health\, support nutrient cycling\, and help orchards become more resilient to drought? \nJoin us on Wednesday\, July 29 for a virtual field day filmed at Little Dog Farm in Creston\, BC. Orchard stewards Cathy and Ian Finley will share how they have used diverse cover crop mixes to rebuild soil after decades of depletion\, improve water movement\, increase organic matter\, and support healthier orchard systems. \nYou will also hear from regenerative soil specialist Jo Tobias of RootShoot Soils\, who will discuss the role of soil biology\, compost-based liquid bio-blends\, and practical strategies for improving soil function. The evening includes a pre-recorded farm tour followed by a live Q&A with Ian Finley and Jo Tobias\, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the practices being used at Little Dog Farm. Whether you grow fruit\, manage perennial crops\, or are interested in regenerative agriculture\, we hope you will join us. \n  \nRegister here! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/cover-cropping-for-orchard-soil-health-a-virtual-field-day-at-little-dog-farm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T163000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260706T154458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T154458Z
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SUMMARY:East Kelowna Irrigation Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/east-kelowna-irrigation-tailgate/
LOCATION:2795 Dunster Road\, 2795 Dunster Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260706T153657Z
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UID:10000433-1784203200-1784206800@crosscommodity.org
SUMMARY:BCWGC R&D Meeting - Third Thursdays!
DESCRIPTION:Decision support for BC wine grapes: Cold hardiness modeling and the Canadian Vineyard Atlas \nDr. Jumi Gogoi\, UBC \nThis session will introduce new predictive models being developed to forecast cold hardiness risk across BC’s diverse vineyard regions and grape varieties. We will also showcase the Canadian Vineyard Atlas – a free\, interactive map app that lets growers explore vineyard locations and access daily weather and satellite data across BC. Together\, these tools aim to support BC growers with timely\, science-based information for vineyard risk management. \n  \nRegister here! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcwgc-third-thursdays/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T110000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260610T152736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T202450Z
UID:10000404-1784196000-1784199600@crosscommodity.org
SUMMARY:Free Webinar to Explore Drought\, Rising Costs\, and Farm Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Agrotek Industries\, a BC-based Indigenous-led agritech company focused on soil health and sustainable agriculture solutions\, is launching a new educational webinar series designed to foster dialogue and knowledge sharing across the agricultural sector. The first webinar\, “Global Conflicts and Drought Season: Farming Smarter Under Pressure”\, will explore how growers and industry experts are responding to rising input costs\, drought conditions\, and increasing uncertainty across the sector. \nConfirmed speakers include: \n\nJuan Paez\, Wild Flight Farm\nRobby Gass\, Alba Organics\nAdditional speakers from academia and industry organizations are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.\n\n“Our goal is to create a space where growers\, researchers\, and industry organizations can come together to exchange ideas and practical lessons from the field\,” said Jonathan Mathias\, CEO of Agrotek Industries. “Agriculture faces complex challenges\, and collaboration will be key to building more resilient food systems.” \nThe webinar is the first in a broader series of conversations that Agrotek plans to host throughout 2026 and 2027\, covering topics such as post-harvest planning\, farm finance\, and the future of food security and food sovereignty. The event is free and open to growers\, agricultural professionals\, researchers\, students\, and anyone interested in the future of agriculture. \nEvent Details: \n\nWhat: Global Conflicts and Drought Season: Farming Smarter Under Pressure\nWhen: July 16\, 2026\, 10:00–11:00 a.m. PT\nWhere: Online\nCost: Free\n\nRegister here!\nAbout Agrotek Industries:\nAgrotek Industries is a BC-based agritech company focused on supporting healthier soils\, stronger crops\, and more resilient farms through soil health and plant nutrition solutions. Supported by the BC Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI)\, led by Simon Fraser University\, Agrotek works alongside researchers\, growers\, and industry partners to advance practical solutions for sustainable agriculture. Proudly supporting growers across Canada and beyond\, the company is committed to helping agriculture thrive from the ground up.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/free-webinar-to-explore-drought-rising-costs-and-farm-resilience/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T173000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260702T155221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T155221Z
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SUMMARY:Reclaimed Water Info Session for Bella Vista Users
DESCRIPTION:Bella Vista irrigators are invited to attend an upcoming information session on the use of reclaimed water for irrigation. With increasing pressure on water supplies\, reclaimed water may offer an opportunity to expand irrigation availability in the Bella Vista system. \nJoin us to hear: \n\nA local producer’s firsthand experience using reclaimed water\nHow tertiary water is treated and what its quality profile looks like\nWhat this could mean for irrigation supply in Bella Vista\n\nThe session will also include time for open discussion so irrigators can ask questions and share perspectives. We strongly encourage all Bella Vista water users to attend and be part of the conversation. \n\nDate: Monday\, July 6\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nLocation: 585 Commonage Road\, Vernon\, BC
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/reclaimed-water-info-session-for-bella-vista-users/
LOCATION:585 Commonage Road\, 585 Commonage Road\, Vernon\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260616T163302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T163302Z
UID:10000416-1782745200-1782752400@crosscommodity.org
SUMMARY:Vernon Irrigation Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCFGA and Ministry of Agriculture and Food for a tailgate focused on tree physiology\, irrigation scheduling\, and management tools. Speakers include Kirsten Hannam\, Denise Neilson\, and Bruce Naka. \n  \nThis tailgate will be held in the Vernon area (final locations TBD). Stay tuned for more details!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/vernon-irrigation-tailgate/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260618T214048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T214048Z
UID:10000421-1782725400-1782734400@crosscommodity.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crops\, Compost\, and Biodiversity: A CedarCreek Vineyard Field Day
DESCRIPTION:In-depth look at how cover cropping\, biodiversity\, compost\, and soil health are being integrated into vineyard management in the Okanagan. Join FarmFolk CityFolk for a field day for farmers\, growers\, and agricultural professionals exploring regenerative vineyard practices in the Okanagan. \nWe will begin at 9:30 am at CedarCreek Estate Winery before heading together to the farm site for an in-depth look at how cover cropping\, biodiversity\, compost\, and soil health are being integrated into vineyard management. CedarCreek Estate Winery is a certified organic winery in the Okanagan Valley with a growing focus on regenerative viticulture\, biodiversity\, and long-term soil health across its vineyard operations. The field day will be led by Kurt Simcic\, Viticulturist at CedarCreek Estate Winery\, whose work focuses on building vineyard resilience through regenerative and organic practices\, including cover crops\, beneficial habitat\, and integrated biodiversity to support healthy soils and high-quality grapes. Kurt has played a key role in advancing organic viticulture across CedarCreek and other Okanagan vineyards. Joining the discussion will be Alejandra Galvan\, Sustainability Manager at Cedar Creek\, who will share insights into the winery’s broader sustainability approach and how ecological stewardship is being incorporated across operations. \n\n\n\nThrough discussion and time in the field\, participants will gain practical insights into vineyard soil management\, biodiversity strategies\, and farming approaches that support both productivity and environmental health. \nThis is an in-person field day for farmers\, growers\, and agricultural professionals. Space is limited to 25 participants\, and advance registration is required. REGISTER HERE! \n  \nThis event is funded\, in part\, by the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (CAF). Funding for CAF has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund. CAF is delivered by IAF. \nAdditional funding provided through Farmers for Climate Solutions.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/cover-crops-compost-and-biodiversity-a-cedarcreek-vineyard-field-day/
LOCATION:Cedar Creek Estate Winery\, 5445 Lakeshore Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T180000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260609T204210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T204210Z
UID:10000403-1782403200-1782410400@crosscommodity.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Orchard Series Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:The North American Virtual Orchard Meetups are back! These meetups will provide an opportunity to discuss challenges related to heat stress in summer and fall\, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality\, and remain profitable. Each webinar is led by a panel of scientists and tree fruit growers from across the United States and Canada. Join the conversation! \n  \nManaging climate stress in fruit production: sun injury\, ripening disorders\, and post-harvest quality in north american orchards \nThursdays from June 11 – June 25 @ 4:00pm PST \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThe schedule of topics is as follows: \nJUNE 11 – Physiological Impacts\, Forecasting\, and Monitoring Tools \n\nPhysiology of sun and heat stress on apple – Emily Lavely\, Michigan State University\nTrends in sunburn risk – Kirti Rajagopalan\, Washington State University\nSmart monitoring tools – Lav Khot\, Washington State University\nSeasonal outlook – Jeff Andresen (climatologist)\, Michigan State University\nSeasonal outlook – Samantha Borisoff (climatologist)\, Cornell University\nGrower panel\n\nJUNE 18 – Mitigation Strategies\, Timing\, and Tradeoffs \n\nBrad Palmer\, Reality Research\nBernardita Sallato\, Washington State University\nGrower panel\n\nJUNE 25 – Managing Fruit After Heat Exposure: Maturity\, Storage\, and Disorders \n\nCarolina Torres\, Washington State University\nGrower panel\n\nThe format of each webinar will include brief presentations by scientists\, followed by a grower panel of industry leaders across North America. The meetup will conclude with an open discussion in a very inclusive virtual format. Viewers are invited to share solutions\, ask questions\, and interact with scientists and panelists. While each meeting builds off the one preceding it – and we hope you can attend all three – they also function as “stand-alone” meetings should you be unable to attend them all. \n  \nThe 2026 Series is sponsored by SPARC: Strengthening Pear and Apple Resilience to Climate (sparcscri.com) and hosted by extension specialists across North America. \n 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/virtual-orchard-series-meet-up/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260624T133000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260611T153258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T153258Z
UID:10000406-1782291600-1782307800@crosscommodity.org
SUMMARY:Practical Composting Workshop (Vancouver Island)
DESCRIPTION:Harnessing the Power of Indigenous Microbes to Regenerate Living Soil\nAmy Luck-MacGregor from Spring Hill Soil Lab will guide us through the fascinating world of soil biology and practical composting. Topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding the Soil Food Web\, why it matters\, and how biology can help regenerate living soil\nIdentifying key soil organisms involved in nutrient cycling\nLearning the principles of building a compost pile that acts as a highly diverse indigenous microbial inoculum\nGaining hands-on experience by building a 250–300 gallon (50–60 bucket) “biologically complete” compost pile using a custom recipe\n\nWhen:  Wednesday\, June 24\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – approximately 1:30 PM\nWhere: Blue Grouse Winery\, 2182 Lakeside Road\, Duncan\, BC\nCost:  $50 for members | $100 for non-members (lunch and refreshments included)\nTo participate please email us to info@wiga.ca with the following information: Name of participant and organisation(winery)\, payment method\, any dietary restrictions! \n  \n  \nThis project was funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership\, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/practical-composting-workshop-vancouver-island/
LOCATION:Blue Grouse Winery\, 2182 Lakeside Road\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="Wine Islands Growers Association":MAILTO:info@wiga.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260624T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20251014T155059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T185613Z
UID:10000269-1782259200-1782431999@crosscommodity.org
SUMMARY:BC Agriculture Forum
DESCRIPTION:BCFGA and our Interior horticultural partners are working together to make sure our region has a strong voice within the provincial organization. We’re happy to share that the first BC Agriculture Forum will be held in Penticton. BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) will host the first BC Agriculture Forum on June 24–25\, 2026\, at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. The event brings together farmers\, ranchers\, government\, and industry partners to tackle key issues shaping B.C.’s agriculture future. \n  \nThe program includes a farm tour\, reception\, and sessions focused on policy\, investment\, and collaboration. “Now is the time to plan for the next fifty years\,” says BCAC Executive Director Danielle Synotte. The Forum replaces BCAC’s January gala and will help set a shared direction for the next generation. \n  \nLearn more and register here! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bc-agriculture-forum/
LOCATION:Penticton Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre\, 21 Lakeshore Dr W\, Penticton\, BC\, V2A 7M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T183000
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CREATED:20260615T155353Z
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SUMMARY:Greater Vernon Water Ag Info Session
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/greater-vernon-water-ag-info-session/
LOCATION:Coldstream Community Hall\, 9909 Kalamalka Rd\, Coldstream\, BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260612T202922Z
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SUMMARY:BCCA Virtual Irrigation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please pre-register to admin@bccherry.com to receive the Zoom meeting link (limited to the first 100 attendees). \nAGENDA: \n\n3:00 PM Dr. Denise Neilson\, AAFC (Retired) – The big picture: Climate models\nand climate change and what this means for agriculture\n3:10 PM Dr Kirsten Hannam\, AAFC – Ongoing irrigation research trials\, irrigation\ndeficit\, and the Agriweather app\n3:20 PM Shawn Kuchta\, AAFC – Soil moisture sensor tools available to fruit\ngrowers\n3:30 PM Bart Fieten\, Summerland Cherry Grower – Irrigation scheduling and\npersonal experience using irrigation management tools and techniques: soil\nmoisture meters\, drip irrigation\, mulch\, and other tools to optimize water\nuse. Also Agriweather app – reviewing the benefits\n3:40 PM Dale Goldy\, Owner – Gold Crown Nursery\, Wenatchee\, WA – Converting\nto drip and what you can do to make the most out of your water allotment;\nIrrigation management – considering rootstocks\n3:55 PM Questions
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcca-virtual-irrigation-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260623T192645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T192645Z
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SUMMARY:Korea Export Program - Mandatory Visual Inspection Training for Packing Facility Staff
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCCA for information on the Korea Export Program. Annual training is now mandatory for any packing facility employee responsible for sampling and visual inspection. Attendance will be recorded\, and the records of this training will be referenced by CFIA inspection staff as part of any audit\, during end-product inspection and prior to providing the Phytosanitary Certificate. \n  \nZoom link: click here
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/korea-export-program-mandatory-visual-inspection-training-for-packing-facility-staff-2/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cherries,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260616T225510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T225558Z
UID:10000420-1782212400-1782216000@crosscommodity.org
SUMMARY:Korea Export Program - Mandatory Visual Inspection Training for Packing Facility Staff
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCCA for information on the Korea Export Program. Annual training is now mandatory for any packing facility employee responsible for sampling and visual inspection. Attendance will be recorded\, and the records of this training will be referenced by CFIA inspection staff as part of any audit\, during end-product inspection and prior to providing the Phytosanitary Certificate. \n  \nZoom link: click here
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/korea-export-program-mandatory-visual-inspection-training-for-packing-facility-staff/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cherries,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260609T204210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T204210Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Orchard Series Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:The North American Virtual Orchard Meetups are back! These meetups will provide an opportunity to discuss challenges related to heat stress in summer and fall\, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality\, and remain profitable. Each webinar is led by a panel of scientists and tree fruit growers from across the United States and Canada. Join the conversation! \n  \nManaging climate stress in fruit production: sun injury\, ripening disorders\, and post-harvest quality in north american orchards \nThursdays from June 11 – June 25 @ 4:00pm PST \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThe schedule of topics is as follows: \nJUNE 11 – Physiological Impacts\, Forecasting\, and Monitoring Tools \n\nPhysiology of sun and heat stress on apple – Emily Lavely\, Michigan State University\nTrends in sunburn risk – Kirti Rajagopalan\, Washington State University\nSmart monitoring tools – Lav Khot\, Washington State University\nSeasonal outlook – Jeff Andresen (climatologist)\, Michigan State University\nSeasonal outlook – Samantha Borisoff (climatologist)\, Cornell University\nGrower panel\n\nJUNE 18 – Mitigation Strategies\, Timing\, and Tradeoffs \n\nBrad Palmer\, Reality Research\nBernardita Sallato\, Washington State University\nGrower panel\n\nJUNE 25 – Managing Fruit After Heat Exposure: Maturity\, Storage\, and Disorders \n\nCarolina Torres\, Washington State University\nGrower panel\n\nThe format of each webinar will include brief presentations by scientists\, followed by a grower panel of industry leaders across North America. The meetup will conclude with an open discussion in a very inclusive virtual format. Viewers are invited to share solutions\, ask questions\, and interact with scientists and panelists. While each meeting builds off the one preceding it – and we hope you can attend all three – they also function as “stand-alone” meetings should you be unable to attend them all. \n  \nThe 2026 Series is sponsored by SPARC: Strengthening Pear and Apple Resilience to Climate (sparcscri.com) and hosted by extension specialists across North America. \n 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/virtual-orchard-series-meet-up/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260616T225510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T225558Z
UID:10000419-1781787600-1781791200@crosscommodity.org
SUMMARY:Korea Export Program - Mandatory Visual Inspection Training for Packing Facility Staff
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCCA for information on the Korea Export Program. Annual training is now mandatory for any packing facility employee responsible for sampling and visual inspection. Attendance will be recorded\, and the records of this training will be referenced by CFIA inspection staff as part of any audit\, during end-product inspection and prior to providing the Phytosanitary Certificate. \n  \nZoom link: click here
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/korea-export-program-mandatory-visual-inspection-training-for-packing-facility-staff/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cherries,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T133000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260501T203500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T203613Z
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SUMMARY:BCWGC R&D Meeting - Third Thursdays!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the BC Wine Grape Council R&D and Sustainable Winegrowing BC’s Committee Meetings at the Summerland Research and Development Centre (SuRDC). We would like to welcome you to an in-person meeting in Summerland\, BC. Join your research colleagues from other institutions and wine grape industry members to discuss challenges and research opportunities happening in BC. Outputs from the day will help to prioritize R&D activities and foster collaboration between researchers and industry. \nPlease note: Registration required. All detail fields must be filled when registering for your ticket. The SuRDC requires all non-Canadian residents to provide their citizenship number for security clearance purposes. Thank you! \nJoin us for an in-person meeting to connect researchers\, associations and industry and discuss project opportunities for the BC wine grape industry. Presentations will include: \n\nWine Grape Industry Task Force – Year One Update\nClimate Resilience Working Group – Innovation Hub Pilot\nSustainable Winegrowing BC – Viticulture Certification – Program Pilot\nBC Wine Grape Council – S-CAP funded projects\n\nRSVP by midnight on June 14\, 2026. Click below to register: \n\nRegister for in-person\nRegister for online\n\n  \nContact Kate Durisek\, info@bcwgc.org\, with any questions about the day. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity for industry professionals to come together for collaboration\, discussion\, and innovation in the world of wine grape research and development. Don’t miss out on this chance to network with like-minded individuals and contribute to the advancement of the BC wine industry. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcwgc-rd-meeting-third-thursdays-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260612T202506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T202506Z
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SUMMARY:East Kelowna Water Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCFGA and City of Kelowna for a grower focused Town Hall. No registration required!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/east-kelowna-water-town-hall/
LOCATION:East Kelowna Hall\, 2704 East Kelowna Rd\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160108
CREATED:20260615T154718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155007Z
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SUMMARY:Greater Vernon Irrigation District Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Agriculture is planning a tailgate meeting for producers in the Greater Vernon Irrigation District. \n  \n\nDate: Wednesday June 17 @ 12:30 PM.\nLocation: 4122 East Vernon Road\n\n  \nThe event will include updates on the Greater Vernon Irrigation District water restrictions\, agriculture insurance\, and drought and irrigation resources. The event is open to all producers in the Greater Vernon Irrigation District. Refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/greater-vernon-irrigation-district-tailgate/
LOCATION:4122 East Vernon Road\, 4122 East Vernon Road\, Vernon\, BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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