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 […]
BCAC is offering you first access to reserve your spot for their upcoming Speak Up! Training Workshop! This workshop is designed specifically for farmers, ranchers, association staff, and board members, providing valuable tools to effectively communicate your agriculture story to the public. It’s an excellent opportunity for your boards and sector leaders to build their advocacy […]
Clean Vines FAQ: With the need to replant many vineyards in British Columbia and across the majority of Canada’s main grape growing regions, it is more important than ever to ensure that vineyards are being replaced with certified clean, virus-tested plant material. Join the CCGN-RCCV to learn how to qualify the integrity of plant […]
Join Young Agrarians for an info session to learn about the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Meet some of the amazing host farm mentors, ask questions about their farms, learn more about the kinds of apprenticeships they offer and what a typical day is like for their apprentices. Bring your questions! By attending this session, you […]
Join the BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network online to connect with researchers, farmers, agrologists, and policymakers from across the province. Grow your network and participate in thought-provoking discussions on […]
Remote sensing technique to determine intra-vineyard variations in vigour and fruit quality With Simone D. Castellarin, Pin Jui Chen, Christopher Mark Within vineyards, the variation in soil characteristics results in different vine vigour and physiological responses, leading to variability in yield and grape quality. Precision viticulture strategies can potentially manage these intra-vineyard variations. In […]
Following the success of a recently updated format, the 2025 BC Agri-Food Industry Gala will once again feature an evening reception with interactive food stations, live entertainment, a silent auction and our annual awards presentation. This newer format allows attendees more room to move around and time to network. As a reminder, these changes include: Reduced number of tables in […]
The Pacific Agriculture Show will showcase the latest and most innovative equipment and technology for the agriculture industry. Join thousands of farmers and agri-food producers in comparing and investigating what over 300 […]
The District of Lake Country invites the Lake Country Farmers’ Institute to connect with them for project updates, milestones, and discussions on: Beaver Lake Chain and Vernon Creek Water Management Plan. Focused on managing water resources in beaver lake and Vernon creek to balance existing and future agricultural demands with environmental flows. Liquid Waste Management […]
The meeting will consist of: 2024 LCFI annual reports 2025 election of officers
Join the BCGA at their annual pruning workshop. This year, as everyone in the Okanagan Valley will be wading through their vineyards evaluating each individual vine, we will spend a large part of our time on ways to restructure vines, taking into consideration different needs and plans. We will also include a practical piece after […]
The Tree Fruit Climate Resiliency Program helps B.C. tree fruit producers combat extreme weather by offering up to 80% cost-share funding (up to $100,000 per farm) for equipment, infrastructure, and innovative solutions. Applications open January 30, 2025, and projects must be completed by March 14, 2027. A site map, budget, and quotes are required for […]
