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SUMMARY:2026 Virtual Smoke Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/2026-virtual-smoke-summit/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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SUMMARY:Replanting Healthy Vineyards North Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThrough hands-on demonstrations and open discussions\, participants will gain insights into: \n\nReplanting\nCover crops and identification\nSoil health and amendments\nBiodiversity in the vineyard\nIdentifying and mitigating the spread of invasive species\n\n📍 Tour Stops Include: \n\nQuails’ Gate Estate\, South Kelowna – 4500 Stewart Rd\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4N5\nWaldhof Vineyards (Gebert Family)\, Kelowna – 5225 Lakeshore Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4J1\n\nContributors: 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. \n📝 Registration is required. CLICK HERE! \n💲 FREE to attend \n📄 Full Itinerary will be available closer to the event. \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, water bottle\, and a notepad if desired. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. \nQuestions? Contact: Selina Spence – selina.spence@ubc.ca\, cell #: 250-460-2884
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/replanting-healthy-vineyards-north-tour/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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SUMMARY:Replanting Healthy Vineyards South Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThrough hands-on demonstrations and open discussions\, participants will gain insights into: \n\nReplanting\nCover crops and identification\nSoil health and amendments\nBiodiversity in the vineyard\nIdentifying and mitigating the spread of invasive species\n\n📍 Tour Stops Include: \n\nLa Stella (Enotecca)\, Osoyoos: 8123-148 Ave\, Osoyoos\, BC\, VOH 1VO\n\n\nTBD\n\nContributors: 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. \n📝 Registration is required. CLICK HERE! \n💲 Free to attend \n📄 Full Itinerary will be available closer to the event. \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, water bottle\, and a notepad if desired. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. \nQuestions? Selina Spence – selina.spence@ubc.ca\, Cell #: 250-460-2884
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/replanting-healthy-vineyards-south-tour/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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SUMMARY:2026 National Wine Awards
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for Wine Awards Canada 2026. This national program celebrates excellence in Canadian wine\, offering strong visibility with trade\, media\, and consumers. \n  \nClick here to register!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/2026-national-wine-awards/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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SUMMARY:Women In BC Wine Networking Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nGet your tickets here! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/women-in-bc-wine-networking-event/
LOCATION:Dirty Laundry Winery\, 7311 Fiske St\, Summerland\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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SUMMARY:Information Session on the Canada Grocery Code of Conduct
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister Now for the Canada Grocery Code Webinar \nFVGC 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. \nPlease note that you must register in advance to join the call. \nEnglish Webinar Details\nDate: June 16\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm ET (8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PST)\nRegister: Click here to register for the English webinar. \nFrench Webinar Details\nDate: June 16\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET\nRegister: Click here to register for the French webinar. \nMembers 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. \nFVGC 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. \nAdditional Resources: \n\nQ&A document\nSign up for OGSCC bulletins to receive future updates directly. Send an email to info@canadacode.org and ask to subscribe to their mailing list.\n OGSCC Website
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/information-session-on-the-canada-grocery-code-of-conduct/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:BCWGC R&D Meeting - Third Thursdays!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease 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! \nJoin 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: \n\nWine Grape Industry Task Force – Year One Update\nClimate Resilience Working Group – Innovation Hub Pilot\nSustainable Winegrowing BC – Viticulture Certification – Program Pilot\nBC Wine Grape Council – S-CAP funded projects\n\nRSVP by midnight on June 14\, 2026. Click below to register: \n\nRegister for in-person\nRegister for online\n\n  \nContact Kate Durisek\, info@bcwgc.org\, with any questions about the day. \nThis 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!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcwgc-rd-meeting-third-thursdays-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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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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SUMMARY:Wine Growers BC Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/wine-growers-bc-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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