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SUMMARY:Virtual Orchard Series Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:The North American Virtual Orchard Meetups are back! These meetups will provide an opportunity to discuss challenges related to heat stress in summer and fall\, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality\, and remain profitable. Each webinar is led by a panel of scientists and tree fruit growers from across the United States and Canada. Join the conversation! \n  \nManaging climate stress in fruit production: sun injury\, ripening disorders\, and post-harvest quality in north american orchards \nThursdays from June 11 – June 25 @ 4:00pm PST \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThe schedule of topics is as follows: \nJUNE 11 – Physiological Impacts\, Forecasting\, and Monitoring Tools \n\nPhysiology of sun and heat stress on apple – Emily Lavely\, Michigan State University\nTrends in sunburn risk – Kirti Rajagopalan\, Washington State University\nSmart monitoring tools – Lav Khot\, Washington State University\nSeasonal outlook – Jeff Andresen (climatologist)\, Michigan State University\nSeasonal outlook – Samantha Borisoff (climatologist)\, Cornell University\nGrower panel\n\nJUNE 18 – Mitigation Strategies\, Timing\, and Tradeoffs \n\nBrad Palmer\, Reality Research\nBernardita Sallato\, Washington State University\nGrower panel\n\nJUNE 25 – Managing Fruit After Heat Exposure: Maturity\, Storage\, and Disorders \n\nCarolina Torres\, Washington State University\nGrower panel\n\nThe format of each webinar will include brief presentations by scientists\, followed by a grower panel of industry leaders across North America. The meetup will conclude with an open discussion in a very inclusive virtual format. Viewers are invited to share solutions\, ask questions\, and interact with scientists and panelists. While each meeting builds off the one preceding it – and we hope you can attend all three – they also function as “stand-alone” meetings should you be unable to attend them all. \n  \nThe 2026 Series is sponsored by SPARC: Strengthening Pear and Apple Resilience to Climate (sparcscri.com) and hosted by extension specialists across North America. \n 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/virtual-orchard-series-meet-up/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:Vernon Irrigation Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCFGA and Ministry of Agriculture and Food for a tailgate focused on tree physiology\, irrigation scheduling\, and management tools. Speakers include Kirsten Hannam\, Denise Neilson\, and Bruce Naka. \n  \nThis tailgate will be held in the Vernon area (final locations TBD). Stay tuned for more details!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/vernon-irrigation-tailgate/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar to Explore Drought\, Rising Costs\, and Farm Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Agrotek Industries\, a BC-based Indigenous-led agritech company focused on soil health and sustainable agriculture solutions\, is launching a new educational webinar series designed to foster dialogue and knowledge sharing across the agricultural sector. The first webinar\, “Global Conflicts and Drought Season: Farming Smarter Under Pressure”\, will explore how growers and industry experts are responding to rising input costs\, drought conditions\, and increasing uncertainty across the sector. \nConfirmed speakers include: \n\nJuan Paez\, Wild Flight Farm\nRobby Gass\, Alba Organics\nAdditional speakers from academia and industry organizations are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.\n\n“Our goal is to create a space where growers\, researchers\, and industry organizations can come together to exchange ideas and practical lessons from the field\,” said Jonathan Mathias\, CEO of Agrotek Industries. “Agriculture faces complex challenges\, and collaboration will be key to building more resilient food systems.” \nThe webinar is the first in a broader series of conversations that Agrotek plans to host throughout 2026 and 2027\, covering topics such as post-harvest planning\, farm finance\, and the future of food security and food sovereignty. The event is free and open to growers\, agricultural professionals\, researchers\, students\, and anyone interested in the future of agriculture. \nEvent Details: \n\nWhat: Global Conflicts and Drought Season: Farming Smarter Under Pressure\nWhen: July 16\, 2026\, 10:00–11:00 a.m. PT\nWhere: Online\nCost: Free\n\nRegister here!\nAbout Agrotek Industries:\nAgrotek Industries is a BC-based agritech company focused on supporting healthier soils\, stronger crops\, and more resilient farms through soil health and plant nutrition solutions. Supported by the BC Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI)\, led by Simon Fraser University\, Agrotek works alongside researchers\, growers\, and industry partners to advance practical solutions for sustainable agriculture. Proudly supporting growers across Canada and beyond\, the company is committed to helping agriculture thrive from the ground up.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/free-webinar-to-explore-drought-rising-costs-and-farm-resilience/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:Triggs Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Triggs Lecture Series this August\, featuring both a hands-on field experience and an engaging research presentation. \n\n\nPart 1 – August 11: Explore West Kelowna vineyards on a guided field tour focused on nutrient management strategies across vineyards of different ages. (Final locations to be announced.)\nPart 2 – August 12: Attend a one-hour lecture at the Summerland Research and Development Centre\, offering further insights and discussion.\n\nMore details\, including exact locations and times\, will be shared soon – stay tuned!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/triggs-lecture-series/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Summerland Reseach & Development Centre\, 4200 Highway 97\, Summerland\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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SUMMARY:Triggs Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Triggs Lecture Series this August\, featuring both a hands-on field experience and an engaging research presentation. \n\n\nPart 1 – August 11: Explore West Kelowna vineyards on a guided field tour focused on nutrient management strategies across vineyards of different ages. (Final locations to be announced.)\nPart 2 – August 12: Attend a one-hour lecture at the Summerland Research and Development Centre\, offering further insights and discussion.\n\nMore details\, including exact locations and times\, will be shared soon – stay tuned!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/triggs-lecture-series/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Summerland Reseach & Development Centre\, 4200 Highway 97\, Summerland\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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SUMMARY:BCCA Cherry Pruning Days
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCCA for a field day focused on chainsaw pruning and preparing your orchard for winter! More details will be shared soon. \n\nAug 20: Summerland\, location TBD\nAug 26: Kelowna/Lake Country\, location TBD
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcca-cherry-pruning-days/2026-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Cherries,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:BCCA Cherry Pruning Days
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCCA for a field day focused on chainsaw pruning and preparing your orchard for winter! More details will be shared soon. \n\nAug 20: Summerland\, location TBD\nAug 26: Kelowna/Lake Country\, location TBD
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcca-cherry-pruning-days/2026-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Cherries,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/
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wines of BC":MAILTO:info@winebc.com
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SUMMARY:Save the date - SRDC Open House
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for an Open House at the Summerland Research and Development Centre on Sept 19th. More details to come\, but open to industry\, and the public. The day will consist of farm tours\, research talks\,  as well as booths/displays. Stay tuned for more info!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/save-the-date-srdc-open-house/
LOCATION:Summerland Reseach & Development Centre\, 4200 Highway 97\, Summerland\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:Swirl Around BC Wine Expo
DESCRIPTION:Swirl Around BC Wine Expo is Wine Growers BC’s premier annual event celebrating the excellence and diversity of British Columbia wine. Held each fall in Vancouver\, this exclusive full-member benefit brings together up to 500 key trade and media professionals — including influential buyers\, sommeliers\, educators\, and journalists — for a day of immersive tasting and education. Interested wineries can stay up to date by subscribing to the Weekly Update. Contact Info@WineBC.com if you’ve not yet subscribed\, or if you want to find out more about the event.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/swirl-around-bc-wine-expo/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="Wines of BC":MAILTO:info@winebc.com
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SUMMARY:Insight Conference and Industry Awards
DESCRIPTION:WGBC’s annual conference and industry awards. More details to come.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/insight-conference-and-industry-awards/
LOCATION:Penticton Trade & Convention Centre\, 273 Power St\, Penticton\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
ORGANIZER;CN="Wines of BC":MAILTO:info@winebc.com
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