Agriculture in Action Bus Tour
2026-04-08 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
Join the Cross-Commodity Leadership Support Project (CCLSP) and its partners — BCFGA, BCCA, BCGA, BCWGC, and OKSIR — in collaboration with the City of Kelowna for our third Agriculture in Action bus tour, happening this spring in the Kelowna area.
Designed for local government staff, this tour builds on the success of our 2024 Lake Country and spring 2025 Penticton events. Participants will visit farms and vineyards (host locations to be announced) to see firsthand the challenges and opportunities facing Okanagan tree fruit and wine grape growers. Through on-site learning and open conversation, attendees will strengthen their understanding of the region’s agricultural sector and foster stronger working relationships between local government and industry. More details will be shared soon.
🔗 Learn more about the series:

Local Government One-Pager
Full Summary Report

Seating is limited to 50 participants — if you’re interested in participating, contact Shelby Austen at sausten@oksir.org

Sprayer Calibration Course for Tree Fruit Growers
2026-04-09 13:30 - 15:30 | BC
Want to boost the effectiveness of your spray applications? Join us for a practical, expert-led training on the fundamentals of sprayer calibration—a key step for maximizing pest control while minimizing residues and environmental impact.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to calibrate your sprayer accurately and efficiently
✅ Tips to enhance pesticide and nutrient spray efficacy
✅ Tools and resources to improve your calibration practices
✅ Earn PAC Points: 2 B | 0.5 A | 0.5 C (please be sure to bring your PAC number with you to receive your PAC points!)
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is designed for tree fruit and horticultural producers, their staff, agronomists, and industry professionals who use or are interested in learning about application technology. Participants will benefit from three one-day sessions, each combining hands-on practical training and classroom-based instruction, focusing on airblast sprayers and horticultural weed sprayers.

April 1 @ 9:00 AM – Airblast Sprayer Calibration, 3363 Springfield Rd, Kelowna
April 9 @ 1:30 PM – Airblast Sprayer Calibration, 975 Panorama Crescent, Oliver

Click here to register!
For more information, please email Gail Nelson at: gnelson@bcfga.com

BCFGA Creston Town Hall
2026-04-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Ramada (Creston), 1809 BC-3A #1, Creston, BC, Canada
The BC Fruit Growers’ Association will be visiting Creston on April 13, 2026 to hear directly from growers in the region. They will be hosting an informal Town Hall at the Ramada, 1809 BC-3A #1, Creston, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tree fruit growers in the Creston Valley make an important contribution to our industry, and it is important that we hear from you. We want to better understand your key priorities as we head into the 2026 crop season and beyond. Both BCFGA members and non-members are encouraged to attend. Please share this invitation with your neighbours and others in the region who may be interested.

Click here to register!

DLC Agricultural Irrigation Water Workshop
2026-04-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Lake Country Municipal Hall, 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lake Country, BC, Canada
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.
Agenda includes:
Agricultural Irrigation Usage Plan (AIUP) – Water Conservation Initiatives

Overview of preliminary water conservation initiatives
Open discussion with community in attendance
Opportunity to share alternative approaches and considerations
Feedback will help inform the AIUP

Lake Country My360 Overview

Monitoring irrigation water through your meter
How to use My360: sign-up, navigate, set alerts, track allotment
Currently active and available through: MyLakeCountry eServices
Attendees are encouraged to bring their device for hands-on support

2026 Drought Update

Update following April 1 snowpack and lake level data

Following the workshop, the Lake Country Farmer’s Institute will hold their Annual General Meeting

Click here to register for the workshop!

Save the date - Pesticide Applicator Course
2026-04-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 13:00 - 16:00 | BC
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)
Format: Full-day course (6 hrs) & Half-day exam (4 hrs), location TBD
Due 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.

BCFGA Members pay a discounted rate: $170 (including non-refundable Exam Fee: $90 + tax)
Non-BCFGA Members pay: $220 (including non-refundable Exam Fee: $90 + tax)

Once you have registered, we will send you an invoice – you will not be able to pay directly when you are getting your ticket.
**Minimum Enrolment: Once a minimum of 10 participants have registered, BCFGA will finalize the session and notify registrants with full details.
Register by April 1st to secure your spot. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

How wildfire smoke exposure may change the aroma profile in wines
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Carien Catlett, PhD Student
University of British Columbia Okanagan, Irving Barber Faculty of Science, Chemistry. Supervised by Dr Wesley Zandberg
The aim of the presentation is to give a quick overview of:

past and current research in smoke taint;
the 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;
and current mitigation and treatment strategies.

Click Here to Register

BCDAS Field Series!
2026-04-17 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-23 09:30 - 11:00 | BC
Get ready—BCDAS Field Day Series is back!

We’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.
Session 1:

April 2, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 3250 East Kelowna Rd, Kelowna
April 2, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 6040 Bella Vista Rd, Vernon

Session 2:

April 17, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM, 5668 Sawmill Rd, Oliver

Session 3:

April 23, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 719 36th Ave N, Creston

PAC points available for all sessions. Please bring your PAC number with you. You must know your PAC number to collect points for each session!

DAS is funded by the Government of British Columbia through programs and initiatives delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.

Basic First Aid Training for Growers
2026-04-20 09:00 - 16:30 | BC
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.
The 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.
Participants 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.
Members 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.

Kelowna Session: Between April 20-24th, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM – REGISTER HERE!
Penticton Session: Between April 20-24th, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM – REGISTER HERE!

Please be sure to bring your PAC number with you to receive your PAC points!

WGITF Advisory Committee Meeting
2026-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | BC
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.

For more information, please contact Abbie Morris: abbie@bcwinegrapeindustry.com

BCGA Vineyard Irrigation Workshop
2026-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | BC
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!

Wine & Viticulture Research Symposium
2026-04-30 00:00 - 23:59 | Tantalus Vineyard, 1670 DeHart Rd, Kelowna, BC, Canada
We’re excited to invite you to the Wine and Viticulture Research Symposium, on April 30th, 2026 at Tantalus Vineyard.

This 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.

Click the following link to register. For any questions or assistance, feel free to contact us at wrcsymposium@gmail.com.

Cross-Commodity Advisory Council Meeting
2026-04-30 10:00 - 14:00 | BC
This meeting is by invite only. If you have any questions, please contact Shelby Austen at: sausten@oksir.org

Crown Gall & Grapevine Trunk Disease Webinar
2026-05-05 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom
We are continuing our 2026 webinar series by focusing on another extremely important and timely topic: Grapevine Trunk Diseases, with an emphasis on Crown Gall. Expert guest speakers Dr. Portiaa McGonigal and Dr. Oualid Ellouz will update us on the national state of research on this topic, offering updated knowledge and practical insights for the industry. We will conclude the webinar, as always, with a Q&A period so attendees can have the opportunity to ask questions of our guest speakers.
The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. We hope you will join us!
Click here to register!

BCGA Roundtable on Olympic Average
2026-05-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
Thank you for your continued engagement and for sharing data and insights over the past several months regarding the impact of the Olympic Average sales cap on our industry. Your input has been instrumental in helping us clearly communicate the urgency of this issue with Ministers and senior Government officials.
Please join us on May 13 for a virtual update on the work underway and a virtual roundtable discussion. This session will be held in partnership with Wine Growers BC and will focus on aligning next steps as we move forward.
REGISTER HERE!

Herbicide Demonstration Trial
2026-05-19 09:30 - 11:30 | 17614 Matsu Drive, 17614 Matsu Drive, Summerland, BC, Canada
Following strong interest at the Southern Interior Horticulture Show (SIHS), please join Pearl Agricultural Consulting for an on‑farm herbicide demonstration trial in Summerland. The boom design, first introduced to growers during the SIHS Boom Sprayer Calibration Workshops will be showcased again during this in‑orchard trial.
Details:

When: May 19, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: 17614 Matsu Drive, Summerland
Who: Pearl Agricultural Consulting

The demonstration is being conducted in a high‑density apple orchard with established weed pressure and active root sucker growth. The trial aims to compare the efficacy of Glyphosate (Roundup Transorb) applied at a 1% rate under different water volumes, as well as pre‑emergent herbicides Prism and Chateau tank‑mixed with Glyphosate. In addition, post‑emergent options for root sucker control, including Aim, Ignite, and Phoenix (non‑commercial demonstration product), are being evaluated.
Pre‑emergent treatments were applied using a hand boom on April 17, 2026 (Timing A), with post‑emergent sucker control applications planned for mid‑May (Timing B). The May 19, 2026 field day will provide attendees with a side‑by‑side view of the treatments, allowing growers and industry to visually compare product performance and water volume effects under real orchard conditions.
Spread the word, grab a coffee, and come check it out in the orchard on May 19! Registration not required.

BC Table Grapes Townhall
2026-05-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Join us online for the B.C. Table Grapes Townhall!
Topics to be covered

Okanagan Table Grape Growers Association plans for expansion to other regions
Opportunity Assessment for B.C. Table Grapes by Terroir Consulting
New variety trials currently underway
Next steps and engagement of industry by B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Don’t miss out on this chance to hear updates, ask questions, and network from wherever you are! Click here to register!

BCWGC R&D Meeting - Third Thursdays!
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Invasive species awareness in BC and critical insights for newly planted Okanagan vineyards
Torin Kelly, Invasive Species Council of BC and Lisa Scott, Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society
Invasive plants and insects are more than a nuisance; they have the potential to cost BC grape growers millions of dollars if left unchecked. Join this session to hear about invasive species and resources available for vineyards across the province. Get firsthand examples of how vineyards in the Okanagan can work to better manage the spread of Puncturevine, Sandbur, Russian Elm, Tree of Heaven, Spotted Lantern Fly, and Brown Marmorated Stinkbug. Presentations and resources from Torin Kelly of the Invasive Species Council of BC and Lisa Scott of the Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society.
Click here to register!

BCGA Spring Workshop - Irrigation & Contracts
2026-05-28 13:00 - 16:30 | The Hanger – Kismet Winery, 316 Road 20, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T1, Canada
Join us in person for the BCGA Spring 2026 Workshop to dive into irrigation tips and contract tricks!
BCGA Spring 2026 Workshop: Irrigation & Contracts
Good decisions around irrigation and grape sales can make the difference between a successful season and a stressful one. This practical workshop brings together two key areas where growers can reduce risk, improve outcomes, and strengthen the long‑term health of their vineyards and businesses.
In the first part of the workshop, we will explore why irrigation is so important for vine health, fruit quality, and yield. Growers will learn how too much or too little water affects vines, how different soil types hold and move water, and how rootstock choice influences water use. The session will also introduce irrigation tools and systems from Verdi, Lumos, and Southern Irrigation, helping growers think about solutions that fit their own soils, vines, and growing conditions.
The second part of the workshop focuses on why contracts and long‑term relationships with wineries matter more than ever. With changing markets and increasing uncertainty, growers often carry the greatest risk when there is no clear agreement in place. This session will explain what contracts do, how they can help protect growers, and the difference between one‑time sales and longer‑term arrangements. We will also discuss why trust, clear communication, and reliability are so important to wineries, and what questions growers should be asking before the season begins.
The workshop will conclude with a question and answer session, giving participants the chance to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other. Growers will leave with practical insights they can apply in their own vineyards to improve decision‑making, reduce risk, and build more resilient operations.
Free for BCGA members, $20 for non-members. REGISTER HERE!

2026 Virtual Smoke Summit
2026-06-08 11:00 - 13:00 | BC
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force (WCSETF) will host its annual Smoke Summit on Monday, June 8, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The summit is FREE, and will bring together leading researchers and industry experts to share the latest progress on wildfire smoke exposure in real-world vineyard and winery settings.
REGISTER HERE!

Replanting Healthy Vineyards North Tour
2026-06-09 09:00 - 13:00 | BC
Join us for the Northern leg of our Replanting Healthy Vineyards field tour, hosted in collaboration with researchers and viticulturists. This engaging field day invites you into active vineyard sites in Kelowna, where we’ll explore real-world applications of practices that support healthy vineyards and resilient ecosystems.
Through hands-on demonstrations and open discussions, participants will gain insights into:

Replanting
Cover crops and identification
Soil health and amendments
Biodiversity in the vineyard
Identifying and mitigating the spread of invasive species

📍 Tour Stops Include:

Quails’ Gate Estate, South Kelowna – 4500 Stewart Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4N5
Waldhof Vineyards (Gebert Family), Kelowna – 5225 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4J1

Contributors: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, UBC, BC Living Labs, BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food, BC Grapegrowers’ Association, BC Wine Grape Council + Sustainable Winegrowing BC, and Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society.
📝 Registration is required. CLICK HERE!
💲 FREE to attend
📄 Full Itinerary will be available closer to the event.
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water bottle, and a notepad if desired. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
Questions? Contact: Selina Spence – selina.spence@ubc.ca, cell #: 250-460-2884

Replanting Healthy Vineyards South Tour
2026-06-10 09:00 - 13:00 | BC
Join us for the Southern leg of our Replanting Healthy Vineyards field tour, hosted in collaboration with researchers and viticulturists. This engaging field day invites you into active vineyard sites in Osoyoos, where we’ll explore real-world applications of biodiversity practices that support healthy vineyards and resilient ecosystems.
Through hands-on demonstrations and open discussions, participants will gain insights into:

Replanting
Cover crops and identification
Soil health and amendments
Biodiversity in the vineyard
Identifying and mitigating the spread of invasive species

📍 Tour Stops Include:

La Stella (Enotecca), Osoyoos: 8123-148 Ave, Osoyoos, BC, VOH 1VO

TBD

Contributors: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, UBC, BC Living Labs, BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food, BC Grapegrowers’ Association, BC Wine Grape Council + Sustainable Winegrowing BC, and Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society.
📝 Registration is required. CLICK HERE!
💲 Free to attend
📄 Full Itinerary will be available closer to the event.
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water bottle, and a notepad if desired. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
Questions? Selina Spence – selina.spence@ubc.ca, Cell #: 250-460-2884

2026 National Wine Awards
2026-06-12 00:00 - 2026-06-18 23:59 | BC
Registration is open for Wine Awards Canada 2026. This national program celebrates excellence in Canadian wine, offering strong visibility with trade, media, and consumers.

Click here to register!

Women In BC Wine Networking Event
2026-06-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Dirty Laundry Winery, 7311 Fiske St, Summerland, BC, Canada
Celebrate the strength, leadership, and community of women in wine with a special early summer gathering at Dirty Laundry Winery. The winery is welcoming Augusta Van Muyen as Guest of Honour, “Niagara’s reigning Grape King” and only the fourth woman to receive this distinguished title. Come for an afternoon of networking and raise a glass with fellow industry leaders.

Get your tickets here!

Information Session on the Canada Grocery Code of Conduct
2026-06-16 08:00 - 09:00 | MS Teams
The Canada Grocery Code is a voluntary, industry-led framework designed to promote fair, ethical and transparent commercial dealings between retailers and suppliers across Canada’s grocery supply chain. It is administered by the Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (OGSCC), which provides information, guidance, education, issue reporting tools and dispute resolution processes for OGSCC members.
Register Now for the Canada Grocery Code Webinar
FVGC has arranged for the OGSCC to offer an information sharing webinar on June 16th for FVGC members to learn more about the Code, how to become a member, and to ask questions.
Please note that you must register in advance to join the call.
English Webinar Details
Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm ET (8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PST)
Register: Click here to register for the English webinar.
French Webinar Details
Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
Register: Click here to register for the French webinar.
Members who have questions they would like addressed during the webinar may send them to Erik Nielsen at enielsen@fvgc.ca in advance. If members do not feel comfortable asking a question directly during the webinar, FVGC can raise the question on their behalf, anonymously.
FVGC continues to participate in discussions with the OGSCC through its role on the industry advisory group and will continue sharing relevant information with members as implementation moves forward.
Additional Resources:

Q&A document
Sign up for OGSCC bulletins to receive future updates directly. Send an email to info@canadacode.org and ask to subscribe to their mailing list.
OGSCC Website

BCWGC R&D Meeting - Third Thursdays!
2026-06-18 09:00 - 13:30 | BC
Join us for the BC Wine Grape Council R&D and Sustainable Winegrowing BC’s Committee Meetings at the Summerland Research and Development Centre (SuRDC). We would like to welcome you to an in-person meeting in Summerland, BC. Join your research colleagues from other institutions and wine grape industry members to discuss challenges and research opportunities happening in BC. Outputs from the day will help to prioritize R&D activities and foster collaboration between researchers and industry.
Please note: Registration required. All detail fields must be filled when registering for your ticket. The SuRDC requires all non-Canadian residents to provide their citizenship number for security clearance purposes. Thank you!
Join us for an in-person meeting to connect researchers, associations and industry and discuss project opportunities for the BC wine grape industry. Presentations will include:

Wine Grape Industry Task Force – Year One Update
Climate Resilience Working Group – Innovation Hub Pilot
Sustainable Winegrowing BC – Viticulture Certification – Program Pilot
BC Wine Grape Council – S-CAP funded projects

RSVP by midnight on June 14, 2026. Click below to register:

Register for in-person
Register for online

Contact Kate Durisek, info@bcwgc.org, with any questions about the day.
This is a fantastic opportunity for industry professionals to come together for collaboration, discussion, and innovation in the world of wine grape research and development. Don’t miss out on this chance to network with like-minded individuals and contribute to the advancement of the BC wine industry. We look forward to seeing you there!

BC Agriculture Forum
2026-06-24 00:00 - 2026-06-25 23:59 | Penticton Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre, 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC, V2A 7M5, Canada
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.

The 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.

Learn more and register here!

Wine Growers BC Annual General Meeting
2026-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | BC
The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the society’s annual business, including the election of Directors to open seats. Click here for more information!
