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 […]
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 […]
Join the BCFGA and AAFC for an engaging demo and field day focused on innovative cover cropping strategies taileded for tree fruit systems and the exciting work of the BC […]
Biochar in vineyard, orchard and farm applications – soil health, yields, resilience and climate solutions – Erica Massey, Regenerative Geo Services This session will encourage discussion on biochar and regenerative […]
WALI is hosting an information session on Monday, October 21st from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM for any employers who access workers through the SAWP Mexico program and would like a reminder on […]
The Cross-Commodity Leadership Support Project and it’s industry partners (BCFGA, BCCA, BCGA, BCWGC, and OKSIR) are hosting two agriculture bus tours! Thisfree (full-day) bus tour will bring together local government and First Nations planning staff, producers, industry associations, the province, and others to share perspectives and discuss challenges/opportunities related to agricultural policies and regulations. More […]
Grower Town Hall and BCFGA Regional Meeting Harvest is wrapped up after an extremely difficult year, and BCFGA wants to hear from you! All growers are welcome at the town hall and for lunch. All growers are also welcome to stay for the BCFGA meeting, but only BCFGA members will be able to vote. We […]
Grower Town Hall and BCFGA Regional Meeting Harvest is wrapped up after an extremely difficult year, and BCFGA wants to hear from you! All growers are welcome at the town hall and for lunch. All growers are also welcome to stay for the BCFGA meeting, but only BCFGA members will be able to vote. We […]
Please join BC Fruit Works and the Ministry of Labour’s Employment Standards Branch for a webinar focused on BC’s employment standards in relation to agriculture! Click here to view the event poster. Topics Include: Basic definitions Regular wages Work hours Statutory holiday pay Deductions from wages Annual vacation Click here to register!
SAVE THE DATE for Farm Management Canada’s Agricultural Excellence Conference to empower farmers, ranchers, and agricultural professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in an ever-changing and increasingly […]
Topic: Influence of temperature and heat-stress mitigation strategies on grape quality in British Columbia vineyards – Year 1 By: Simone D. Castellarin, Nik Wilson, Sarah Davis Heat stress events are a new reality facing wine grape production in many wine regions. Heat stress can cause severe and long-lasting damage to grapevines by impairing physiological processes […]
Lab to Land: Advancing Water & Soil Research for Agricultural Resilience Save the date for this virtual workshop put on my the BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network. More details […]
