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SUMMARY:Local Government Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for BCFGA’s “Get Ag on the Agenda” advocacy campaign. With the fast-approaching local elections\, the BCFGA has launched an advocacy campaign to “Get Ag on the Agenda.” They will be hosting 3 agriculture-focused candidate forums. Please save the dates: \n\nSummerland: September 22\nKelowna: September 25\nVernon: September 28\n\n  \nIn addition to the forums\, candidates in all tree-fruit growing regions will be surveyed about their plans to include agriculture in their platforms. All responses will be logged and displayed on the BCFGA website (…final locations and landing page coming soon!)
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/local-government-candidates-forum/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Demonstration - Water conservation using wood mulch
DESCRIPTION:Three levels of wood-chip mulching were tested in an apple block to determine the impacts to soil moisture and fruit yield. Join us to learn about the project\, the results and other water conservation practices. \nLocation: Dorenberg Orchards\, 1919 Goldie Rd\, Lake Country\nWhen: October 20\, 10:00 AM – Noon\nRegistration: To register please email catherine@agrowest.ca
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/on-farm-demonstration-water-conservation-using-wood-mulch/
LOCATION:Dorenberg Orchards\, 1919 Goldie Rd\, Lake Country\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Demonstration - Deficit irrigation in apples
DESCRIPTION:A 30% reduction in irrigation water application was tested to determine impacts to fruit quality and yield. Join us to learn about the project\, the results and other water conservation practices. \nLocation: Claremont Ranch\, 8090 Hwy 97\, Lake Country\nWhen: October 20\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nRegistration: To register please email catherine@agrowest.ca
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/on-farm-demonstration-deficit-irrigation-in-apples/
LOCATION:Claremont Ranch Organics\, 8090 BC-97\, Lake Country\, BC\, V4V 1P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:Swirl Around BC Wine Expo
DESCRIPTION:Swirl Around BC Wine Expo is Wine Growers BC’s premier annual event celebrating the excellence and diversity of British Columbia wine. Held each fall in Vancouver\, this exclusive full-member benefit brings together up to 500 key trade and media professionals — including influential buyers\, sommeliers\, educators\, and journalists — for a day of immersive tasting and education. Interested wineries can stay up to date by subscribing to the Weekly Update. Contact Info@WineBC.com if you’ve not yet subscribed\, or if you want to find out more about the event.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/swirl-around-bc-wine-expo/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="Wines of BC":MAILTO:info@winebc.com
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DTSTAMP:20260911T155741Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Resilience Summit
DESCRIPTION:Advancing Climate-Smart Agri-Food\nJoin us for a national summit uniting cross‑sector leaders driving Canada’s climate‑smart agri‑food innovation and collaboration. The 2025 Cultivating Resilience Summit\, held in Vancouver\, British Columbia\, demonstrated the value of this convening model\, bringing together over 180 participants for meaningful dialogue and exchange. \nIn 2026\, the Summit will be hosted in Calgary\, Alberta\, aligning with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP). We will highlight the role of rangelands and pastoral systems in advancing climate resilience\, biodiversity conservation\, food security\, and sustainable agriculture—while positioning these insights within a broader national framework.  \n  \nRegister here! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/cultivating-resilience-summit/
LOCATION:University of Calgary Downtown Campus\, 906 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network":MAILTO:info@bcacarn.com
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SUMMARY:BCGA Grower Day
DESCRIPTION:Come join the BCGA for a Vineyard Nutritional Management Seminar & Tailgate BBQ! \nBecause of the wildfire situation affecting the Okanagan\, the BCGA Annual Growers Day scheduled for August 21\, 2026\, was postponed. We now have a new date of November 6 – more info to follow! \nNominations for Grower of the Year are open until October 30\, 2026.\nWe’ll be giving out the award in February at the AGM – date and details to follow shortly!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcga-grower-day/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Practice: Careers and Skills for Agriculture Extension
DESCRIPTION:ACARN is excited to announce the Pathways to Practice: Careers and Skills for Agriculture Extension event in BC on November 28\, 2026. The one-day professional development conference focuses on careers in agri-extension. Designed for students\, early-career professionals\, researchers\, agrologists\, consultants\, industry representatives\, and others interested in connecting research with practice\, the event will explore the skills\, opportunities\, and career pathways for shaping agricultural extension in British Columbia. \nThrough keynote presentations\, panel discussions\, interactive workshops\, and networking opportunities\, participants will gain practical insights from experienced professionals and build valuable connections across the sector. The day will conclude with a networking reception to connect employers\, mentors\, and peers from across BC’s agriculture community. \nStay tuned for event details and registration information!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/pathways-to-practice-careers-and-skills-for-agriculture-extension/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network":MAILTO:info@bcacarn.com
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SUMMARY:Hold for BCCA AGM!
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the BC Cherry Association AGM on February 26\, 2027 at Trinity Church in Kelowna. More details to come!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/hold-for-bcca-agm/
LOCATION:Trinity Church\, 1905 Springfield Rd\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 7V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cherries,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:Insight Conference and Industry Awards
DESCRIPTION:WGBC’s annual conference and industry awards. More details to come.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/insight-conference-and-industry-awards/
LOCATION:Penticton Trade & Convention Centre\, 273 Power St\, Penticton\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="Wines of BC":MAILTO:info@winebc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270504T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260702T155008Z
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SUMMARY:Swirl Around BC Wine Expo
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! More details to come!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/swirl-around-bc-wine-expo-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Wines of BC":MAILTO:info@winebc.com
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