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 […]
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.
Topic: Towards Developing a Cover Crop Decision-Making Tool for Okanagan Valley Vineyards Dr. Mehdi Sharifi, Summerland Research and Development Centre In this presentation, we will present the findings from six years of cover crop studies aimed at selecting the most suitable cover crops for irrigated vineyards, with a particular focus on the Okanagan Valley. These […]
Join Organic BC to interact with the Naio TED straddle robot! Get a firsthand look at how this innovative tool is helping farmers improve soil health and tackle rising costs and labour shortages. Representatives from Vitis-Import, the Canadian distributor of the Naio TED, will discuss the latest advancements in agri-tech weeding technology in grape production. […]
Join Organic BC to interact with the Naio TED straddle robot! Get a firsthand look at how this innovative tool is helping farmers improve soil health and tackle rising costs and labour shortages. Representatives from Vitis-Import, the Canadian distributor of the Naio TED, will discuss the latest advancements in agri-tech weeding technology in grape production. […]
Join the BC Wine Grape Council and the Summerland Research and Development Centre to visit different vineyard sites to discuss cover cropping techniques! Click here to view the full event details. Where: Little Straw Vineyards (West Kelowna) and St. Hubertus Vineyards (Kelowna) When: August 21, 2024 from 9am – 12pm Presenter: Dr. Mehdi Sharifi and […]
Join the BC Wine Grape Council and the Summerland Research and Development Centre to visit different vineyard sites to discuss cover cropping techniques! Click here to view the full event details. Where: La Vieux Pin Vineyards (Oliver), Diamondback Vineyards (Oliver), and Sebastian Farms (Osoyoos) When: August 22, 2024 from 9am – 12pm Presenter: Dr. Mehdi […]
Join the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Southern Irrigation at Phantom Creek Winery to learn how to boost yields while conserving water. Click here to register (please RSVP before August 23)! Event Topics: Government funding and outreach Phantom Creek and their irrigation system Smart irrigation, water use, and efficient practices Event Details: 8:30 am […]
Back by popular demand, the Regional District of Central Okanagan is hosting the annual free tire collection event. Residents across the region are invited to drop off any old or […]
You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Medley Organics in Summerland, BC! If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about – or just want to check […]
At the request of the grower group working to save the co-op, the BCFGA Board will hold a town hall meeting to hear their concerns. All growers and BCFGA members […]
This event is supported by the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (BCCAF). Funding for the BCCAF has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm […]
