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SUMMARY:INTERPRETING YOUR SOIL TEST REPORT (Version 2)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA virtual workshop delivered by staff from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food on understanding your soil for better crop decisions. \nDo you have a soil test report but aren’t sure what it means? Join Ministry of Agriculture and Food for a virtual hands-on session where we’ll decode soil test results and learn how to use them for better crop\, fertilizer and land management decisions. This is a repeat of the session that was offered Dec. 16\, 2025. \nWhat to expect during the Workshop? This Workshop will help farmers to: \n\nRead key parameters like pH\, organic matter\, NPK and micronutrients\nInterpret numbers and identify soil test limitations and nutrient balances\nKnow how to use the soil test report to evaluate management practices\n\nTo help presenters better understand and prepare for the needs of the participants\, please consider answering some questions on check-out. This will only take a few minutes. We appreciate your input and time. \nThis is an online event. A ZOOM link to join will be sent to you upon registration. Click here to register! \nDon’t have your test results yet? Don’t worry\, you are still welcome to join! \nFor more information please contact Clare Dwyer events02@vgnresources.ca \n  \n— \n  \nThis is a B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food event in partnership with Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. \nBooking support provided by VGN Resources Group\, Inc. Logistical support provided by VGN Resources Group.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/interpreting-your-soil-test-report-version-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:Managing Crop Nutrient Requirements and Fertilizer Needs
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA hands on virtual workshop delivered by staff from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food on managing crop nutrient and fertilizer needs. \nDo you have a soil test report done recently and learned how to interpret the results? Or do you just want to find out more about crop nutrient requirements? Join Ministry of Agriculture and Food for this virtual hands-on session where we’ll learn how to use your soil analysis reports for better crop\, fertilizer and land management decisions. \nWhat to expect during the Workshop? This Workshop will help farmers to: \n\nUnderstand how to select fertilizer products and alternatives\nUnderstand crop nutrient requirements and fertilizer application rates\n\nThis is an online event. A ZOOM link to join will be sent to you upon registration. Click here to register! \nFor more information please contact Clare Dwyer events02@vgnresources.ca \n  \n— \n  \nThis is a B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food event in partnership with Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. \nBooking support provided by VGN Resources Group\, Inc. Logistical support provided by VGN Resources Group.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/managing-crop-nutrient-requirements-and-fertilizer-needs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T150000
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SUMMARY:BCGA AGM
DESCRIPTION:BC grape growers Association will be holding the annual general meeting on February 10\, 2026 at the Penticton Trade and Convention center at 1:00 p.m. Please save this date as we will send additional details in future newsletters. \n  \nThe British Columbia Grape Growers’ Association (BCGA) is inviting members to consider serving on the BCGA Board of Directors and to submit nominations for the upcoming board term. \n  \nServing on the Board is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of BC’s grape-growing industry. Board members help guide the Association’s strategic direction\, support advocacy efforts\, and ensure that the priorities and interests of grape growers across the province are represented. \n  \nHow to Submit a Nomination \nNominations must be submitted in writing and include: \n  \n\nThe nominee’s name\nContact information\nA brief statement of interest or background\n\n  \n📅 Nomination Deadline: January 10\, 2025 \n  \n📧 Submit nominations to: bcga@grapegrowers.bc.ca
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcga-agm/
LOCATION:Penticton Trade & Convention Centre\, 273 Power St\, Penticton\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T075913
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SUMMARY:Southern Interior Horticulture Show
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Interior Horticultural Show provides producers with the opportunity to network and access the latest information on research\, innovation\, and farming practices from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts. Click here for more information and to register! \n  \nThe ever-popular tradeshow and sponsorship opportunities are back. If this is of interest to you\, please reach out to sihs@pacegroup.com and we will add you to our distribution list. \n  \nThe event is delivered by the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food in partnership with: B.C. Cherry Assoc\, B.C. Fruit Growers’ Assoc.\, B.C. Grapegrowers’ Assoc.\, B.C. Wine Grape Council\, Wine Growers British Columbia\, Sustainable Winegrowing B.C.\, Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release\, Summerland Varieties Corp.\, and the Cross-Commodity Leadership Support Project. \n  \nFunding for the conference is provided in part by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership\, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/southern-interior-horticulture-show/
LOCATION:Penticton Trade & Convention Centre\, 273 Power St\, Penticton\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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SUMMARY:Verdi: Penticton Growers’ Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Penticton growers! Join us for a drink after the show 🍺 \nVerdi will be attending the Southern Interior Horticulture Show\, and we’d love to catch up in a relaxed setting afterward. \n📍 Yellow Dog Brewing\, Penticton\, BC\n📅 February 12\n⏰ 2:30–6:00 pm \nGrowers\, good conversation\, and drinks on us. \nIf you’re attending the show\, or in the area\, swing by and say hello. We’d love to meet you.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/verdi-penticton-growers-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Yellow Dog Brewing Penticton\, 169 Estabrook Ave\, Penticton\, BC\, V2A 1G2\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Verdi":MAILTO:info@verdi.ag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T120000
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SUMMARY:BCWGC R&D Series - Third Thursdays!
DESCRIPTION:Mitacs Proposal – Tracking Provincial Sparkling Wine Harvest Chemistry & Characterizing Chemical and Sensory Qualities of BC Bubbles \nHannah Charnock\, Brock University \nSparkling wine is a growing market segment\, highlighting clear opportunities for domestic development. In BC\, producers face significant vintage-to-vintage variability driven by climate pressures\, yet there is currently no central framework to track harvest chemistry or characterize the composition of finished sparkling wines across regions. This project addresses that gap by establishing a provincial harvest chemistry database for key sparkling wine varieties alongside sensory and chemical benchmarking of finished wines\, providing practical tools to support data-driven harvest decision-making and long-term category development with enhanced quality and resilience. \nResearcher Bio: \nHannah Charnock holds a PhD in Oenology & Viticulture from Brock University\, where her research focused on the chemistry of sparkling wine aging. She recently completed a postdoctoral appointment at the University of Bordeaux’s Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin\, conducting industry research on red wine aroma composition and sensory interactions. Her background includes harvests at premium sparkling wine producers in the UK\, and industry leadership experience in sensory science and quality systems at Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. Hannah holds her WSET Level 3 and a Certificate in Wine Business Management from the Goodman School of Business. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcwgc-february-19-2026-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops in BC - Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 Columbia. Whether you’re just starting to explore cover crops or looking to refine existing practices\, these sessions will provide the insight and inspiration needed to integrate cover cropping into real-world systems. \n🌿Part One: Cover Crops in BC – Why They Matter and How They Work\nFebruary 19\, 2026\, 12-1 pm \n🌿Part Two: Cover Crop Management & Mix Design – From Strategy to Success\nFebruary 26\, 2026\, 12-1 pm \n  \nRegister here! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/cover-crops-in-bc-webinar/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund":MAILTO:bccaf@iafbc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T140000
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SUMMARY:BC HR Toolkit Walkthrough
DESCRIPTION:If you run a family farm or a larger business\, you already know how hard it can be to find and keep right people. With labour challenges affecting every part of the industry\, HR isn’t just “nice to have”\, it’s essential to long term business success. That’s why BC HR Toolkit was created; your all-in-one HR resource designed specifically for BC’s agriculture and food-processing employers. Join us for a walkthrough of the platform as we explore the best way to utilize the Toolkit for your operation. Ask your questions and discover the benefits of this FREE resource. \nTwo sessions will be provided: \n\nJan 29\, 2026 @ 1:00 PM\nFeb 19 2026 @ 1:00 PM\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bc-hr-toolkit-walkthrough/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075913
CREATED:20260205T172606Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Grapevine Trunk Diseases in Australia and New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:Managing Grapevine Trunk Diseases in Australia and New Zealand \nDr. Mark Sosnowski \nGovernment of South Australia\, Dept. Primary Industries and Regions \nSouth Australia R&D Institute – Adelaide \n  \nThe main trunk diseases that impact grapevines in Australia and New Zealand are Eutypa and Botryosphaeria dieback\, reducing vineyard productivity and longevity. Vines are predominantly infected through pruning wounds and colonise wood\, causing dieback and eventual vine death and\, in the case of Eutypa dieback\, stunting and yellowing of shoots and leaves. Cultural practices\, such as the timing of pruning to avoid rainfall and periods of spore release\, and position of pruning cuts\, can reduce the likelihood of infection and colonization of the permanent wood\, and disease control can be achieved preventatively through pruning wound treatment and curatively by remedial surgery. The latest research results to better understand the epidemiology of the diseases and strategies for managing them will be presented. \n  \nThe seminar will be in person at the Summerland RDC main conference room and provided virtually by MS teams. \n  \nRegistration to attend this seminar either in person (limited to 50 people) or online via MS Teams is required. If you would like to attend\, please send an email to joseramon.urbeztorres@agr.gc.ca indicating the following: \n  \n\nI will attend in person (limited to 50 people\, first come – first served). Registration deadline for in Person attendance is Tuesday February 10 end of business day\nIf attending in Person\, please also provide in your email your Citizenship or Canadian permanent-resident status (non-Canadian citizens and non-permanent residents will need to submit extra information to access the Summerland RDC as per Canada Federal Government policy)\nI will attend Virtually (Link will be provided 24 h before the seminar). Registration deadline for Virtual Attendance is Monday February 23 end of business day\n\n  \nPlease direct any questions to joseramon.urbeztorres@agr.gc.ca
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/managing-grapevine-trunk-diseases-in-australia-and-new-zealand/
LOCATION:Summerland Reseach & Development Centre\, 4200 Highway 97\, Summerland\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T075913
CREATED:20251014T153042Z
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SUMMARY:BCFGA Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the BCFGA’s Annual Convention! More details to come.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcfga-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre\, 2170 Harvey Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T161945Z
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SUMMARY:Cover Crops in BC - Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 Columbia. Whether you’re just starting to explore cover crops or looking to refine existing practices\, these sessions will provide the insight and inspiration needed to integrate cover cropping into real-world systems. \n🌿Part One: Cover Crops in BC – Why They Matter and How They Work\nFebruary 19\, 2026\, 12-1 pm \n🌿Part Two: Cover Crop Management & Mix Design – From Strategy to Success\nFebruary 26\, 2026\, 12-1 pm \n  \nRegister here! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/cover-crops-in-bc-webinar/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund":MAILTO:bccaf@iafbc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T075913
CREATED:20260217T171140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171233Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Orchard Meet-Up Series
DESCRIPTION: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 extreme heat and other environmental stressors on fruit development\, postharvest quality\, and overall profitability. This 90-minute session will feature short presentations\, an industry panel\, and an inclusive open discussion that will dive deep into heat stress\, fruit quality impacts\, and adaptive approaches that work. \n  \nRead more: Link \nRegister: Link
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/virtual-orchard-meet-up-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
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