Stronger Together - BCFGA Rally For Farmers
2024-05-28 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gyro Beach Park, 15 Park Place, Osoyoos, BC, Canada
Join the BCFGA on Tuesday afternoon, 2:30pm at Gyro Park in Osoyoos, for a pro-agriculture rally. Bring your whole family to this family-friendly event. We’ll have water and frozen treats available. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets, if you like!
This is not a protest, but rather a gathering of those who grow tree fruits and grapes in our valley and those who support them. We have invited public officials and community members to come and show their support, and mingle and listen to the growers, to understand what sort of supports are needed during these trying times.
Our message is simple: Stronger Together. The extreme weather events and the plight of farmers goes beyond politics – we need support from consumers and non-partisan solutions and collaboration from all decision-makers. Everyone is invited to show their support, because together, we are stronger!
If you would like to volunteer your time to help out at the event, the BCFGA staff would greatly appreciate the extra hands!

Mental Health & Resiliency In Agriculture
2024-05-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join your Cross-Commodity Partners for an insightful exploration of mental wellness within agriculture by AgSafe and the Canadian Mental Health Association (Event Poster). Together, we’ll spark conversations on stress management, resilience, and effective self-care strategies. Let’s cultivate not only our crops but also the well-being of those who nurture them.
Register Here: Zoom Link

Lake Country Farmer's Institute Spring Fling
2024-06-05 15:30 - 18:00 | 99 Rows Venue & Vine, 1090 Camp Rd, Lake Country, BC, Canada
Learning, Eating & Laughing – Bruce Naka will tour us through orchard and vineyard irrigation systems – we’ll talk about how long systems last and when it’s time to replace a system. The event will be hosted at 99 Rows Venue and Vine (please enter off of Cheesman Road).
To sign up, please contact: LCFARMIN2023@gmail.com or call/text 778-581-9075

Water Wisdom #1: Trends In Water Availability
2024-06-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Session #1 of the 2024 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series “Water Wisdom: Navigating Tree Fruit Production Through Drought and Deluge”
Today’s Topic: Trends In Water Availability
These meetups will provide an opportunity to discuss challenges related to water drought or excess, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality, and remain profitable. Led by a panel of scientists and tree fruit growers from across the United States and Canada. All virtual meetup times are 4 pm (PST). Click here to view the event poster!
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/2024-virtual-meetup
Facilitated by:

Bernardita Sallato, WSU Extension
Daniel Weber, PSU Extension
Emily Lavely, MSU Extension
Katelyn Hengel, British Columbia Extension
Kristy Grigg-McGuffin, OMAFRA
Lindsay King, British Columbia Extension
Mario Miranda Sazo, Cornell Cooperative Extension

Water Wisdom #2: Role of Water in Tree Fruit Physiology & Quality
2024-06-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Session #2 of the 2024 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series “Water Wisdom: Navigating Tree Fruit Production Through Drought and Deluge”
Today’s Topic: Role of Water in Tree Fruit Physiology & Quality
These meetups will provide an opportunity to discuss challenges related to water drought or excess, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality, and remain profitable. Led by a panel of scientists and tree fruit growers from across the United States and Canada. All virtual meetup times are 4 pm (PST). Click here to view the event poster!
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/2024-virtual-meetup
Facilitated by:

Bernardita Sallato, WSU Extension
Daniel Weber, PSU Extension
Emily Lavely, MSU Extension
Katelyn Hengel, British Columbia Extension
Kristy Grigg-McGuffin, OMAFRA
Lindsay King, British Columbia Extension
Mario Miranda Sazo, Cornell Cooperative Extension

Understanding Phosphorus Management & Your Soils
2024-06-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Coldstream Ranch, Coldstream, BC, V1B 3C3, Canada
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Nutrient Management Specialist Ruth McDougall is hosting a field day about phosphorus management. Click here to register!
Field Day learning will include:

Introduction to BC’s new phosphorus-aff ected areas map
Current challenges and best management practices around phosphorus
management
Introduction to a tool for understanding phosphorus on your farm
How to collect field characteristics and how soil characteristics affect
phosphorus movement
How to improve phosphorus management on your farm
Phosphorus removal techniques

Funding for this event is provided by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

BCWGC - R&D Meeting: June 20, 2024
2024-06-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Grafting Climate Resilience: Consideration of Rootstock and New Varietals for Transitioning Climates
Barbara Hall, UBC Okanagan
We are faced with the daunting task of rethinking our vineyards. Current research for climate change and resilience of grapevines considers the contribution of the rootstock for managing the plant’s response to stress conditions. While we assess the suitability of the current varietals that shape our wine region, an assessment of the currently available rootstocks is beginning at UBCO. Many newer rootstocks have been developed that are resilient to heat, cold, drought, saline soils and other stresses. Barbara is collaborating with UBCO to bring new varietals and rootstocks into the Okanagan. The process of sourcing new planting materials is time consuming but the investment is likely to improve resilience from the perspective of the plant for better resilience in the vineyards, better grapes and better wines.

Lunch & Learn: Preventing Burnout
2024-06-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join BCIA and The Do More Agriculture Foundation for an interactive and informative session designed to equip agricultural professionals with the knowledge and tools to recognize and manage the early signs of burnout, a prevalent yet often overlooked issue in the agricultural sector. This webinar is open to BCIA Registrants and the public but you must have/create a BCIA account to register for this event. More information on this event and the speaker can be found here.
Key Aspects of the Workshop Include:

Understanding Burnout: Gain insights into what burnout is, how it differs from general stress, and why it is particularly common in the agricultural industry.
Recognizing the Signs: Learn to identify the early symptoms of burnout in yourself and others, including physical, emotional, and behavioral indicators.
Personal Self-Care Strategies: Explore personalized approaches to self-care, emphasizing the importance of maintaining personal well-being to prevent burnout.
Practical Tips for Busy Seasons: Receive actionable advice on managing workload and stress during peak agricultural seasons, ensuring sustainability and health.
Creating a Supportive Environment: Discuss ways to foster a work culture that acknowledges and addresses the risks of burnout, promoting mental well-being among all team members.

Water Wisdom #3: Smart Watering: Practices For Irrigation Mgmt
2024-06-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Session #3 of the 2024 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series “Water Wisdom: Navigating Tree Fruit Production Through Drought and Deluge”
Today’s Topic: Smart Watering: Practices For Irrigation Management
These meetups will provide an opportunity to discuss challenges related to water drought or excess, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality, and remain profitable. Led by a panel of scientists and tree fruit growers from across the United States and Canada. All virtual meetup times are 4 pm (PST). Click here to view the event poster!
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/2024-virtual-meetup
Facilitated by:

Bernardita Sallato, WSU Extension
Daniel Weber, PSU Extension
Emily Lavely, MSU Extension
Katelyn Hengel, British Columbia Extension
Kristy Grigg-McGuffin, OMAFRA
Lindsay King, British Columbia Extension
Mario Miranda Sazo, Cornell Cooperative Extension

The Future of Your Vines: Assessing & Addressing Vine Damage
2024-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | See Ya Later Ranch, 2575 Green Lake Rd, Okanagan Falls, BC, Canada
Join the BCGA and SWGBC (event poster) to cover the following topics:

Identifying and addressing grape trunk vine disease
Re- train or pull out vines? Production Insurance implications
Practical in-the-vines discussion: assessing vines and planning for the future

Registration is by donation ($15 suggested).
Click Here to Register: Eventbrite Link

Labour Saving Orchard & Vineyard Demonstration
2024-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | June Bear Fruit Stand, 991 Keremeos Bypass Rd, Keremeos, BC, Canada
Today’s Session: Apple thinning using Revo
Join Growers Supply for their 2024 Labour Saving Orchard Demonstrations, where you can experience the latest advancements in agricultural technology. They will be showcasing the REVO PIUMA 4WD Work Platform, Antonio Carraro Tractor, and OLMI Defoliator.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see these innovative machines in action. Register today to secure your spot!
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
Download the Flyer or Sign Up Here

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program: S1 Information Session
2024-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join IAF to learn more about the new Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program: Stream 1. Find out more about eligible participants, activities, funding amounts and more. At the end of the information session there will be an opportunity to ask questions.
Click here to register: Zoom Link

Water Wisdom #4: Water Wisdom Unplugged: Panelist Q&A
2024-06-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Session #4 of the 2024 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series “Water Wisdom: Navigating Tree Fruit Production Through Drought and Deluge”
Today’s Topic: Water Wisdom Unplugged: Panelist Q&A
These meetups will provide an opportunity to discuss challenges related to water drought or excess, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality, and remain profitable. Led by a panel of scientists and tree fruit growers from across the United States and Canada. All virtual meetup times are 4 pm (PST). Click here to view the event poster!
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/2024-virtual-meetup
Facilitated by:

Bernardita Sallato, WSU Extension
Daniel Weber, PSU Extension
Emily Lavely, MSU Extension
Katelyn Hengel, British Columbia Extension
Kristy Grigg-McGuffin, OMAFRA
Lindsay King, British Columbia Extension
Mario Miranda Sazo, Cornell Cooperative Extension

Labour Saving Orchard & Vineyard Demonstration
2024-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Adega Winery, 7311 45th Street, Osoyoos, BC, Canada
Today’s Session:Post-Bloom Leaf Stripping using Olmi Defoliator
Join Growers Supply for their 2024 Labour Saving Orchard Demonstrations, where you can experience the latest advancements in agricultural technology. They will be showcasing the REVO PIUMA 4WD Work Platform, Antonio Carraro Tractor, and OLMI Defoliator.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see these innovative machines in action. Register today to secure your spot!
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
Download the Flyer or Sign Up Here

BCFGA Grower Town Hall - South
2024-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Oliver Parks & Recreation, 6359 Park Dr, Oliver, BC, Canada
All growers are invited to join the BCFGA’s South Town Hall meeting, held at the Oliver Recreation Centre’s gym. You will hear an update from the new GM, Melissa Tesche, regarding what the BCFGA has been working on and share your priorities, concerns, and feedback.
Doors open at 5:30 for an informal reception with snacks and mingling. Business will start at 6PM sharp. All growers (regardless of BCFGA membership status) are invited to join.

Labour Saving Orchard & Vineyard Demonstration
2024-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Sandhar Farms, 1550 Swainson Rd, Kelowna, BC, Canada

BCFGA Grower Town Hall - North
2024-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Winfield Memorial Hall, 10130 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lake Country, BC, Canada
All growers are invited to join the BCFGA’s North Town Hall meeting. You will hear an update from the new GM, Melissa Tesche, regarding what the BCFGA has been working on and share your priorities, concerns, and feedback.
Doors open at 5:30 for an informal reception with snacks and mingling. Business will start at 6PM sharp. All growers (regardless of BCFGA membership status) are invited to join.

Vineyard Field Day - Irrigation Methods & Technology
2024-07-11 08:30 - 11:00 | Sebastian Farms, 1952 Barcelo Rd, Cawston, British Columbia, Canada
Join us at Sebastian Farms in Cawston, BC and learn how to boost yields while conserving water. Topics will include an overview of the irrigation system used at Sebastian Farms as well as efficient irrigation and water use practices. The field day will be of interest to both grape and tree fruit producers. Click here to register!

Accede - Grower Field Talk (Oliver)
2024-07-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Jack Machial’s Orchard, 5668 Sawmill Road, Oliver, BC, Canada
You are invited to an introduction to ACCEDE, a new late season apple thinning product! Info sessions will take place on July 11 (Oliver and Summerland) and July 12 (Kelowna). View the poster here.
Coffee and donuts will be provided on behalf of Nufarm and Valent.

Accede - Grower Field Talk (Summerland)
2024-07-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Steve Brown’s Orchard (Happy Valley Harvest), 7603 Happy Valley Road, Summerland, BC, Canada

Accede - Grower Field Talk (Kelowna)
2024-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Allen Arndt’s Orchard (Arndt Orchards), 1225 Teasdale Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Info Session For Agriculture: Plastic Waste
2024-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy is leading a public engagement process to identify policy approaches for improved management of non-residential packaging, plastic, and paper waste. This work is part of the CleanBC Plastics Action Plan and Extended Producer Responsibility Five-Year Action Plan. Agricultural producers and industry associations are encouraged to review the discussion paper and provide feedback through the engagement website.
Click here to register via Zoom!

BCWGC R&D Committee Meeting
2024-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Meeting Topic: Irrigation methods & technology, considerations for establishing new and replanted vineyard sites.
German Barahona, BSc. Agricultural Engineering – CID, Southern Irrigation –
Irrigation planning is critical for establishing a new vineyard site. Choosing between sprinkler systems, drip irrigation, water treatment options and pump systems can be a daunting task without the right knowledge and expertise. In this presentation, German will review different irrigation systems for different types of vineyards and cover crops and discuss new technology options for precision management including sensors and soil moisture monitoring. In-field demonstrations will be happening province-wide throughout the summer to build on concepts presented in this meeting.
Click here to register!

NTFVDC Annual General Meeting
2024-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Summerland Community Arts Council, 9525 Wharton St, Summerland, BC, Canada
The New Tree Fruit Varieties Development Council’s AGM will be held in person at the Summerland Arts Council Meeting Room. Click here to view the agenda and meeting package!

AgLife Connector Training - Kelowna
2024-08-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Foundry Kelowna, #100 1815 Kirschner Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6G3, Canada
Join the AgLife Network for FREE mental health awareness and suicide prevention gatekeeper training for anyone involved in B.C.’s agricultural industry and communities!
The AgLife Network – Connector Training is a suicide prevention gatekeeper and mental health awareness training for anyone involved in agriculture in British Columbia. This program is based on the successful and evidence-based programs: Sentinel Program (Quebec) and Guardian Network (Ontario). The Connector Training is approximately 6.5 hours long (including breaks) and covers a 7 Module program aimed to help build awareness to suicide and its impacts within agriculture while also teaching applicable skills from the Check, Care, Connect model to support people experiencing thoughts and feelings of suicide or other impacts to mental wellness.
This training is for ANYONE who works with or in agriculture. In order to participate in this FREE training, participants must be 18 years or older and be involved with B.C.’s agricultural industry or communities in some capacity. For any questions or inquiries please email network@aglife.ca.

To view the full agenda and register, click here!

Grape Grower Day & AGMs
2024-08-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Penticton Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre, 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC, V2A 7M5, Canada
Join BCGA and BCWGC for their AGMs and a Grape Grower Day. Click here to view the event poster! Register here!
Topics include:

Modeling wine varieties suited to BC
Water infrastructure planning
BCWGC AGM
BCGA AGM & Awards
SWBC Wine Tasting

Part of the Grower Day will include the Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series! Established in 2004, this event showcases world leading researchers in vinifera grape cultivation.
Key Highlights:

Topic: Vineyard recovery after a severe weather event
Featured Speaker: Dr. Markus Keller
Vineyard Visit: August 6th
Public Lecture & Social: August 7th, following the Grower Day

Pricing:

Triggs Vineyard Visits & Technical Workshop on Aug 6th: FREE
Full Day Aug 7: $40 (lunch, full conference, and wine social)
Triggs Lecture Series & Networking Social ONLY Aug 7 (2-3pm): FREE

Vernon Hort Tailgate
2024-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Tom Ouchi’s Farm, 6831 Bella Vista Road, Vernon, BC, Canada
Growers may need additional horticultural resources and support heading into harvest. A group of horticulturalists and trusted industry voices have organized a series of Horticulture Tailgate events. These sessions will focus on fruit bulking and maturity, Retain, NAA, Mites, post-harvest sprays/fertilizer, and Fall Lime.

Kelowna Hort Tailgate
2024-08-07 14:00 - 16:00 | East Kelowna Hall, 2704 East Kelowna Rd, Kelowna, BC, Canada

AgLife Connector Training - Penticton
2024-08-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Interior Savings Penticton, 251 Green Avenue West #101, Penticton, BC, V2A 7J8, Canada

Cawston Hort Tailgate
2024-08-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Cawston Community Hall, 2119 Main St, Cawston, BC, Canada
