Mental Health & Resiliency In Agriculture

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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  

Lake Country Farmer’s Institute Spring Fling

99 Rows Venue & Vine 1090 Camp Rd, Lake Country, BC, Canada

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 […]

Water Wisdom #1: Trends In Water Availability

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Session #1 of the 2024 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series “Water Wisdom: Navigating Tree Fruit Production Through Drought and Deluge” Today’s Topic: Trends In Water Availability These meetups will provide an opportunity to discuss challenges related to water drought or excess, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality, and remain profitable. Led by a panel of scientists […]

Water Wisdom #2: Role of Water in Tree Fruit Physiology & Quality

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Session #2 of the 2024 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series “Water Wisdom: Navigating Tree Fruit Production Through Drought and Deluge” Today’s Topic: Role of Water in Tree Fruit Physiology & Quality These meetups will provide an opportunity to discuss challenges related to water drought or excess, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality, and remain profitable. Led […]

Understanding Phosphorus Management & Your Soils

Coldstream Ranch Coldstream, BC, Canada

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 […]

BCWGC – R&D Meeting: June 20, 2024

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Grafting Climate Resilience: Consideration of Rootstock and New Varietals for Transitioning Climates Barbara Hall, UBC Okanagan We are faced with the daunting task of rethinking our vineyards. Current research for climate change and resilience of grapevines considers the contribution of the rootstock for managing the plant’s response to stress conditions. While we assess the suitability […]

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Lunch & Learn: Preventing Burnout

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Join BCIA and The Do More Agriculture Foundation for an interactive and informative session designed to equip agricultural professionals with the knowledge and tools to recognize and manage the early signs of burnout, a prevalent yet often overlooked issue in the agricultural sector. This webinar is open to BCIA Registrants and the public but you […]

Water Wisdom #3: Smart Watering: Practices For Irrigation Mgmt

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Session #3 of the 2024 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series “Water Wisdom: Navigating Tree Fruit Production Through Drought and Deluge” Today’s Topic: Smart Watering: Practices For Irrigation Management These meetups will provide an opportunity to discuss challenges related to water drought or excess, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality, and remain profitable. Led by a panel […]

The Future of Your Vines: Assessing & Addressing Vine Damage

See Ya Later Ranch 2575 Green Lake Rd, Okanagan Falls, BC, Canada

Join the BCGA and SWGBC (event poster) to cover the following topics: Identifying and addressing grape trunk vine disease Re- train or pull out vines? Production Insurance implications Practical in-the-vines discussion:  assessing vines and planning for the future Registration is by donation ($15 suggested). Click Here to Register: Eventbrite Link  

Labour Saving Orchard & Vineyard Demonstration

June Bear Fruit Stand 991 Keremeos Bypass Rd, Keremeos, BC, Canada

Today’s Session: Apple thinning using Revo Join Growers Supply for their 2024 Labour Saving Orchard Demonstrations, where you can experience the latest advancements in agricultural technology. They will be showcasing the REVO PIUMA 4WD Work Platform, Antonio Carraro Tractor, and OLMI Defoliator. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these innovative machines in action. Register today […]

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program: S1 Information Session

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Join IAF to learn more about the new Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program: Stream 1. Find out more about eligible participants, activities, funding amounts and more. At the end of the information session there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Click here to register: Zoom Link  

Water Wisdom #4: Water Wisdom Unplugged: Panelist Q&A

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Session #4 of the 2024 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series “Water Wisdom: Navigating Tree Fruit Production Through Drought and Deluge” Today’s Topic: Water Wisdom Unplugged: Panelist Q&A These meetups will provide an opportunity to discuss challenges related to water drought or excess, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality, and remain profitable. Led by a panel of […]