Northern Okanagan Valley Cover Crop Tour

Little Straw Vineyards 2815 Ourtoland Rd, West Kelowna, BC, Canada +1 more

Join the BC Wine Grape Council and the Summerland Research and Development Centre to visit different vineyard sites to discuss cover cropping techniques! Click here to view the full event details. Where: Little Straw Vineyards (West Kelowna) and St. Hubertus Vineyards (Kelowna) When: August 21, 2024 from 9am – 12pm Presenter: Dr. Mehdi Sharifi and […]

Southern Okanagan Valley Cover Crop Tour

La Vieux Pin Vineyards 5496 Black Sage Rd, Oliver, BC, Canada +1 more

Join the BC Wine Grape Council and the Summerland Research and Development Centre to visit different vineyard sites to discuss cover cropping techniques! Click here to view the full event details. Where: La Vieux Pin Vineyards (Oliver), Diamondback Vineyards (Oliver), and Sebastian Farms (Osoyoos) When: August 22, 2024 from 9am – 12pm Presenter: Dr. Mehdi […]

Irrigation Efficiency Workshop for Vineyards and Orchards

Phantom Creek Winery 4315 Black Sage Rd, Oliver, BC, Canada

Join the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Southern Irrigation at Phantom Creek Winery to learn how to boost yields while conserving water. Click here to register (please RSVP before August 23)! Event Topics: Government funding and outreach Phantom Creek and their irrigation system Smart irrigation, water use, and efficient practices Event Details: 8:30 am […]

Tire Collection Event (Free)

Okanagan College 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Back by popular demand, the Regional District of Central Okanagan is hosting the annual free tire collection event. Residents across the region are invited to drop off any old or unused tires on or off rims that may create a habitat for mosquitoes as they collect standing water. The event is free of charge and […]

Free

Young Agrarians Farm Tour & Potluck

11809 Doherty Ave 11809 Doherty Ave, Summerland, BC, Canada

You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Medley Organics in Summerland, BC! If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about – or just want to check out what your local farmers are up to – join us for the event! Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, share […]

BCFGA Grower Town Hall

Summerland Arts Centre 9525 Wharton St, Summerland, BC, Canada

At the request of the grower group working to save the co-op, the BCFGA Board will hold a town hall meeting to hear their concerns. All growers and BCFGA members are welcome.

Nitrogen Management Workshop

Elephant Island Winery 2730 Aikins Loop, Naramata, BC, Canada

This event is supported by the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (BCCAF). Funding for the BCCAF has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund. BCCAF is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation. Click here to register for the event!  We are excited to invite you to […]

CFIA Resources for Grape Imports

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This webinar will provide an overview of paperwork needed to import grapes into BC from Washington state and a Q&A session with CFIA staff. Join industry colleagues and association representatives for this informative session on navigating administrative requirements for importing grapes from the USA into Canada. Representatives from the CFIA and CBSA will be on […]

Free

The Future of Farming in the Okanagan – Panel

Summerland Fall Fair 9518 Main Street, Summerland, BC, Canada

The Summerland Fall Fair presents “The Future of Farming in the Okanagan”. There will be a presentation, panel discussion, and social. Speakers will discuss a broad range of agricultural issues affecting growers, consumers, local government, and First Nations. The event is from 3:00-6:00 pm (doors open at 2:30pm) at the Centre Stage Theatre. Entry is […]

Regulatory Roadmap For Importing Grapes – Webinar

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Regulatory Roadmap for Importing Grapes by British Columbia Wineries: First Mover Experiences AIDV Canada, with support from our colleagues at the U.S. Section of the International Wine Law Association, is pleased to present a Fall 2024 webinar offering the account of first mover wineries and growers in British Columbia and Washington State, focusing on the […]

BCWGC R&D SERIES – THIRD THURSDAYS!

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Topic: Advancements in Diagnostics Supporting Clean Plant Program for Grapevines and an Introduction to Genome BC Dr. Sudarsana Poojari, Brock University Grapevine virus disease management has been identified as a top priority for long-term sector sustainability.  Losses of over $23 million per year are currently incurred by grape growers due to reduced yield of infected grapes […]

Free

Summerland Research & Development Centre – Open House

Summerland Reseach & Developmen Centre 4200 Highway 97, Summerland, BC, Canada

Learn more about the incredible science and research happening in BC and how it impacts agriculture! Click here to view the event poster. Meet the scientists, research technicians, biologists, and farmhands Join a guided tour of the labs and fields Learn about the Centre’s history on a minibus ride Visit informative booths on the world […]