Smoke exposure update: Improved tests and novel off-vine models suggests alternative mechanisms for smoke exposure in wine and suggest new targets for mitigation Dr. Wesley Zandberg, UBC Okanagan New research from the Zandberg lab is challenging the currently accepted model of how grape exposure to forest fire smoke may (potentially) lead to smoke-exposed wines. CONTACT […]
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 evidence-based programs: Sentinel Program (Quebec) and Guardian Network (Ontario). The 2025 Connector Training is adapted from the Canadian Mental Health Association – BC […]
CGCN-RCCV’s next webinar will dive into final results from the CAP Cluster winemaking-focused activities (12, 13, and 14). Registration opens in early July. Stay tuned for details!
Take control of your irrigation like never before. Verdi unlocks real-time valve control, pump automation, and flow and pressure monitoring across your fields — all without digging, rewiring, or costly infrastructure changes. Why attend? We’re keeping it simple, useful and local. This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s a practical, in-field workshop for growers ready […]
Join us for the Southern leg of our Biodiversity in the Vineyard field tour, hosted in collaboration with researchers and viticulturists. This engaging field day invites you into active vineyard sites in Okanagan Falls and Oliver, where we’ll explore real-world applications of biodiversity practices that support healthy vineyards and resilient ecosystems. Through hands-on demonstrations and […]
Join us for the Northern leg of our Biodiversity in the Vineyard field tour, hosted in collaboration with researchers and viticulturists. This engaging field day invites you into active vineyard sites in Kelowna and West Kelowna, where we’ll explore real-world applications of biodiversity practices that support healthy vineyards and resilient ecosystems. Through hands-on demonstrations […]
The BC Wine Grape Council Annual General Meeting has been set for Wednesday, August 7, 2025. Full agenda and details will be distributed in the coming weeks. Visit the AGM WEBPAGE for up-to-date information. The following board positions are up for election: Grower > 250 acres Grower 20-250 acres Grower < 20 acres Winemaker As […]
Many farmers are retiring and most are above the age of 58 years old… we need to pass along the knowledge to the next generation of farmers! This exciting opportunity is geared for Youth ages 15 to 30, to you them valuable outdoors experiences with growers that are a part of the LocalMotive Farmers Network […]
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 evidence-based programs: Sentinel Program (Quebec) and Guardian Network (Ontario). The 2025 Connector Training is adapted from the Canadian Mental Health Association – BC […]
Do you care about the mental health and wellbeing of BC producers? Do you want to learn how to make a difference? The AgLife Connector Training is a mental health awareness and suicide prevention skills training designed specifically for BC agriculture. By taking the training, you will learn valuable skills on how to identify […]
Do you care about the mental health and wellbeing of BC producers? Do you want to learn how to make a difference? The AgLife Connector Training is a mental health awareness and suicide prevention skills training designed specifically for BC agriculture. By taking the training, you will learn valuable skills on how to identify […]
The commodity day series is a joint AAFC-UBC initiative to address the three major commodities in the Okanagan – cherries, apples, and grapes – and give a platform for growers and stakeholders to engage directly with researchers, have brief updates on what’s currently happening in their research, and have some interactive session that include meeting […]