The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is moving the application process for Cherry Export Programs online. This means that submitting export program applications as a grower or packing facility will now be much easier. But all participants MUST sign up for their “My CFIA” account before November 1st. Existing program participants will have received […]
It’s that time of year again – the BCFGA wants to hear from you! Make sure to register here so they can have light refreshements available. This event will be held in the Oliver Parks and Recreation Club House (beside the curling centre).
It’s that time of year again – the BCFGA wants to hear from you! Make sure to register here so they can have light refreshements available. This event will be held in the Oyama Community Club.
WALI is launching a new series of “Small Talk” sessions, designed for smaller employer groups. These informal discussions will provide an opportunity to explore specific topics in more depth and address individual questions. Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration is required (20 person maximum). The sessions will cover navigating the WALI […]
If you’re looking for farmland or have land you’d like to see farmed in the Okanagan-Thompson region, Young Agrarians is hosting a Land Sharing Workshop in the area in November. Come out to Summerland on November 15th to start your land sharing journey with the B.C. Land Matching Program! Pascale (B.C. Land Matching Program Manager) […]
WALI is launching a new series of “Small Talk” sessions, designed for smaller employer groups. These informal discussions will provide an opportunity to explore specific topics in more depth and address individual questions. Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration is required (20 person maximum). The sessions will cover navigating the WALI […]
The BC Organic Conference returns this fall! This engaging networking and learning event draws over 300 attendees from across the food system, including farmers, ranchers, food processors, retailers, distributors, government, academics, consumers, and allied sector organizations. Have you been thinking of becoming a member of the new Organic BC? As a member, you’ll gain a […]
Co-hosted by the University of British Columbia and Agriculture and Agrifood Canada, hear updates on the 6 ongoing S-CAP funded research projects for wine grapes in the morning. Stay for lunch, and a presentation on smoke taint as well as a sensory analysis of affected and treated wines. There will be ample time for discussion […]
Join the Invasive Species Council of BC for an engaging session in our Invasive Species in Agriculture webinar series, presented in partnership with the Investment Agriculture Foundation. This series highlights the latest research, field experiences, and management practices to help producers, land managers, and agricultural professionals prevent and manage invasive plants, insects, and pathogens affecting […]
Running a farm or food-processing operation isn’t just about crops and production — it’s about people. Join the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) for a free full-day, hands-on workshop designed specifically for BC’s agriculture employers. You’ll leave with practical tools and confidence to manage your workforce more effectively — from hiring and onboarding to […]
BC’s Tree Fruit and Wine Grape associations are working with provincial and federal marketing teams to share no-cost marketing tools that help local producers, processors, and marketers stand out in increasingly competitive markets. On December 10, 2025, a virtual presentation will walk through how to register for the Canada Brand and BuyBC programs and how to use their logos, taglines, and […]
This free workshop is perfect for perennial fruits, berry and vineyard grape producers. Learn about which invasive species to look for, targeted ID around rows and canopies, and action you can take to prevent introduction and spread. It will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. […]