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SUMMARY:DLC Agricultural Irrigation Water Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The District of Lake Country will be hosting an Agricultural Irrigation Water Workshop at Municipal Hall on April 14th\, 2026 from 1:00PM – 4:00PM. Members of the Lake Country Farmer’s Institute\, local agriculturists\, and anyone interested in agricultural irrigation water is encouraged to attend. \nAgenda includes: \nAgricultural Irrigation Usage Plan (AIUP) – Water Conservation Initiatives \n\nOverview of preliminary water conservation initiatives\nOpen discussion with community in attendance\nOpportunity to share alternative approaches and considerations\nFeedback will help inform the AIUP\n\nLake Country My360 Overview \n\nMonitoring irrigation water through your meter\nHow to use My360: sign-up\, navigate\, set alerts\, track allotment\nCurrently active and available through: MyLakeCountry eServices\nAttendees are encouraged to bring their device for hands-on support\n\n2026 Drought Update \n\nUpdate following April 1 snowpack and lake level data\n\n  \nFollowing the workshop\, the Lake Country Farmer’s Institute will hold their Annual General Meeting \n  \nClick here to register for the workshop! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/dlc-agricultural-irrigation-water-workshop/
LOCATION:Lake Country Municipal Hall\, 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Rd\, Lake Country\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:Save the date - Pesticide Applicator Course
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCFGA and Pearl Agricultural Consulting\, Inc. for an in-depth\, industry-focused Pesticide Applicator Certificate (PAC) Course. This training will cover the most up-to-date manuals and study guides\, and participants will have the opportunity to take the certification exam on-site. The course is open to all interested growers(BCFGA member discount available). Prepayment is required to order course and exam materials. (Links to registration page to follow) \nFormat: Full-day course (6 hrs) & Half-day exam (4 hrs)\, location TBD \nDue to the success of the Pesticide Applicator Certification Course last year\, the BCFGA is once again partnering with Pearl Agricultural Consulting\, Inc. to offer this course in 2026. The course is open to all interested growers. Prepayment is required to order exam materials. \n\nBCFGA Members pay a discounted rate: $170 (including non-refundable Exam Fee: $90 + tax)\nNon-BCFGA Members pay: $220 (including non-refundable Exam Fee: $90 + tax)\n\nOnce you have registered\, we will send you an invoice – you will not be able to pay directly when you are getting your ticket. \n**Minimum Enrolment: Once  a minimum of 10 participants have registered\, BCFGA will finalize the session and notify registrants with full details. \nRegister by April 1st to secure your spot. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/save-the-date-pesticide-applicator-course/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091911
CREATED:20260407T152452Z
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SUMMARY:How wildfire smoke exposure may change the aroma profile in wines
DESCRIPTION:Carien Catlett\, PhD Student\nUniversity of British Columbia Okanagan\, Irving Barber Faculty of Science\, Chemistry. Supervised by Dr Wesley Zandberg \nThe aim of the presentation is to give a quick overview of: \n\npast and current research in smoke taint;\nthe current PhD project\, illustrating how it may contribute to the research field – the project is an exploratory analysis\, looking for broader chemical changes in grapes and wines resulting from wildfire smoke exposure;\nand current mitigation and treatment strategies.\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/how-wildfire-smoke-exposure-may-change-the-aroma-profile-in-wines/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T160000
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SUMMARY:Save the date - Pesticide Applicator Course
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCFGA and Pearl Agricultural Consulting\, Inc. for an in-depth\, industry-focused Pesticide Applicator Certificate (PAC) Course. This training will cover the most up-to-date manuals and study guides\, and participants will have the opportunity to take the certification exam on-site. The course is open to all interested growers(BCFGA member discount available). Prepayment is required to order course and exam materials. (Links to registration page to follow) \nFormat: Full-day course (6 hrs) & Half-day exam (4 hrs)\, location TBD \nDue to the success of the Pesticide Applicator Certification Course last year\, the BCFGA is once again partnering with Pearl Agricultural Consulting\, Inc. to offer this course in 2026. The course is open to all interested growers. Prepayment is required to order exam materials. \n\nBCFGA Members pay a discounted rate: $170 (including non-refundable Exam Fee: $90 + tax)\nNon-BCFGA Members pay: $220 (including non-refundable Exam Fee: $90 + tax)\n\nOnce you have registered\, we will send you an invoice – you will not be able to pay directly when you are getting your ticket. \n**Minimum Enrolment: Once  a minimum of 10 participants have registered\, BCFGA will finalize the session and notify registrants with full details. \nRegister by April 1st to secure your spot. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/save-the-date-pesticide-applicator-course/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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SUMMARY:BCDAS Field Series!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready—BCDAS Field Day Series is back! \n\nWe’re kicking off a three‑part spring lineup with sessions covering early‑season pest pressure\, green tip disease management\, cherry models\, GA timing\, and more. \nSession 1:  \n\nApril 2\, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM\, 3250 East Kelowna Rd\, Kelowna\nApril 2\, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM\, 6040 Bella Vista Rd\, Vernon\n\nSession 2:  \n\nApril 17\, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\, 5668 Sawmill Rd\, Oliver\n\nSession 3:  \n\nApril 23\, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM\, 719 36th Ave N\, Creston\n\n  \nPAC points available for all sessions. Please bring your PAC number with you. You must know your PAC number to collect points for each session! \n  \nDAS is funded by the Government of British Columbia through programs and initiatives delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcdas-field-series/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260420T090000
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SUMMARY:Basic First Aid Training for Growers
DESCRIPTION:BCFGA is exploring organizing a Basic First Aid Attendant training course for growers and farm staff in the Okanagan. The training would be delivered as a full-day session during the week of April 20\, with the final date and location confirmed in early April based on pre-registration numbers. \nThe course is intended to help farm operations meet provincial workplace safety requirements\, which require employers with more than one employee to have a trained first aid attendant on site. Workplaces with 1–19 employees require basic first aid training\, while those with 20 or more employees must have an attendant with intermediate training. Maintaining valid first aid certification also supports compliance with Food Safety audit requirements. \nParticipants who successfully complete the training would receive a Basic Level First Aid certificate and would also be eligible to claim 1.0 Category A PAC point. The estimated cost is $150 plus GST. \nMembers who are interested must pre-register by March 27 to help determine demand and confirm the training. You may signal your interest for either or both of a course in Kelowna or Penticton using the links below. Please ensure your full name and email contact are included. Invoices will be written once a date is confirmed and must be paid by Monday\, March 30th in order to secure your place. \n\nKelowna Session: Between April 20-24th\, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM – REGISTER HERE!\nPenticton Session: Between April 20-24th\, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM – REGISTER HERE!\n\nPlease be sure to bring your PAC number with you to receive your PAC points!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/basic-first-aid-training-for-growers/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T110000
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SUMMARY:BCDAS Field Series!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready—BCDAS Field Day Series is back! \n\nWe’re kicking off a three‑part spring lineup with sessions covering early‑season pest pressure\, green tip disease management\, cherry models\, GA timing\, and more. \nSession 1:  \n\nApril 2\, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM\, 3250 East Kelowna Rd\, Kelowna\nApril 2\, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM\, 6040 Bella Vista Rd\, Vernon\n\nSession 2:  \n\nApril 17\, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\, 5668 Sawmill Rd\, Oliver\n\nSession 3:  \n\nApril 23\, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM\, 719 36th Ave N\, Creston\n\n  \nPAC points available for all sessions. Please bring your PAC number with you. You must know your PAC number to collect points for each session! \n  \nDAS is funded by the Government of British Columbia through programs and initiatives delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcdas-field-series/2026-04-23/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091911
CREATED:20260305T192127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T192228Z
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SUMMARY:WGITF Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Wine Grape Industry Task Force Advisory Committee meeting will take place on April 28 from 10 AM to 12 PM. This event is by invitation only. \n  \nFor more information\, please contact Abbie Morris: abbie@bcwinegrapeindustry.com
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/wgitf-advisory-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260429T120000
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CREATED:20260409T165532Z
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SUMMARY:BCGA Vineyard Irrigation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the BC Grapegrowers Association’s Irrigation Workshop for Vineyard Growers! Location is TBD but watch your inbox for the upcoming Workshop registration and location announcement!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcga-vineyard-irrigation-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T235959
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SUMMARY:Wine & Viticulture Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the Wine and Viticulture Research Symposium\, on April 30th\, 2026 at Tantalus Vineyard. \n  \nThis is a fantastic opportunity for members of industry to get to know UBC students and hear about research progress in wine and viticulture. We welcome your participation by registering today! The deadline for registration is April 1st. Please note that space is limited\, so we encourage early registration to secure your spot. \n  \nClick the following link to register. For any questions or assistance\, feel free to contact us at wrcsymposium@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/wine-viticulture-research-symposium/
LOCATION:Tantalus Vineyard\, 1670 DeHart Rd\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091911
CREATED:20260312T184740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T184740Z
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SUMMARY:Cross-Commodity Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is by invite only. If you have any questions\, please contact Shelby Austen at: sausten@oksir.org
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/cross-commodity-advisory-council-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="Cross-Commodity Leadership Support Project":MAILTO:sausten@oksir.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260624T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260414T091911
CREATED:20251014T155059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T185613Z
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SUMMARY:BC Agriculture Forum
DESCRIPTION:BCFGA and our Interior horticultural partners are working together to make sure our region has a strong voice within the provincial organization. We’re happy to share that the first BC Agriculture Forum will be held in Penticton. BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) will host the first BC Agriculture Forum on June 24–25\, 2026\, at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. The event brings together farmers\, ranchers\, government\, and industry partners to tackle key issues shaping B.C.’s agriculture future. \n  \nThe program includes a farm tour\, reception\, and sessions focused on policy\, investment\, and collaboration. “Now is the time to plan for the next fifty years\,” says BCAC Executive Director Danielle Synotte. The Forum replaces BCAC’s January gala and will help set a shared direction for the next generation. \n  \nLearn more and register here! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bc-agriculture-forum/
LOCATION:Penticton Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre\, 21 Lakeshore Dr W\, Penticton\, BC\, V2A 7M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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