Managing Grapevine Trunk Diseases in Australia and New Zealand Dr. Mark Sosnowski Government of South Australia, Dept. Primary Industries and Regions South Australia R&D Institute – Adelaide The main […]
Save the date for the BCFGA’s Annual Convention! More details to come.
This two-part webinar series brings cover cropping to life by exploring how thoughtful species selection and management can improve nutrient cycling, soil structure, biodiversity, and long-term farm performance across British […]
The Feb 27th virtual orchard meetup will focus on how 2025 weather patterns influenced pome fruit quality and storability across North America. This timely conversation will address the impacts of […]
Learn how to implement and improve electric fencing systems, discuss theory and best practices when designing new fences. Join Julia Smith and Tristan Banwell of the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association […]
The “Apple Industry Roundtable – Exploring Food Loss and Innovation” meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025. This event is by invitation only.
Join FarmFolk CityFolk for a virtual Meet the Farmer event with Cropthorne Farm! This session will include a virtual farm tour captured in late fall with farmer Lydia Ryall, highlighting […]
Choosing a new export market and the best way to enter it can make the difference between expensive missteps and sustainable growth for agrifood businesses. Before investing time and money, […]
Come join the BC Cherry Association AGM and Conference to vote in your new Board of Directors, and learn about the latest developments in the Canadian cherry industry! When: […]
Join the BC Institute of Agrologist in Penticton for a field day all about compost, nitrogen and nutrient management. This field day is designed to build confidence from nitrogen management, […]
Join the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food for a webinar on their Soil Health Assessment Protocol (SHAP) project on March 17, 2026. They will focus on using the protocol […]
Thank you for your interest in agriculture emergency training, an initiative led by BC Agriculture Council, AgSafe and the BC Cherry Growers to support you in preparing for emergencies on […]
Join Export Navigator and guest experts for a 60-minute session on shipping and transportation considerations for agrifood exporters. This webinar will provide an overview of common shipping options, packaging and labeling requirements, […]
Producer Emergency Awareness Session – BCAC & AgSafe Emergencies can strike without warning so make sure you and your farm are prepared. This session will provide information on how to […]
Join the BCFGA and the Summerland Research Team for a practical session on cover crops and soil health in Okanagan orchards. This show-and-tell demonstration will share insights from Living Lab […]
Join BCFGA, CFIA, and the SIR on Thursday, March 26 from 10:00AM – 11:30 AM for a webinar on registration requirements for exporting apples to Taiwan (or EU, UK, Mexico, […]
Tree Fruit Production Guide Meeting – Grower Update Meeting Join us for a virtual Tree Fruit Production Guide update meeting covering pest management updates and resources as we head into […]
Wine Growers British Columbia is excited to announce that the annual Insight Conference will be held in Penticton, BC, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. This year’s conference is designed to offer valuable […]
This event, hosted by the Clean Energy Research Group at SFU alongside our partners, introduces agrivoltaics as a viable path for climate resilience and farm viability in BC. Agrivoltaics is […]
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 […]
BCAC’s Annual General Meeting will take place on April 2, 2026, in a virtual format. More information to follow in the new year.
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. […]
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. […]
This workshop brings together soil specialists & regenerative agriculture practitioners to discuss practical approaches to improving soil biology, crop resilience, & long-term productivity. Robby Gass, of ALBA Organics will demonstrate […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
This meeting is by invite only. If you have any questions, please contact Shelby Austen at: sausten@oksir.org
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!