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SUMMARY:Reclaimed Water Info Session for Bella Vista Users
DESCRIPTION:Bella Vista irrigators are invited to attend an upcoming information session on the use of reclaimed water for irrigation. With increasing pressure on water supplies\, reclaimed water may offer an opportunity to expand irrigation availability in the Bella Vista system. \nJoin us to hear: \n\nA local producer’s firsthand experience using reclaimed water\nHow tertiary water is treated and what its quality profile looks like\nWhat this could mean for irrigation supply in Bella Vista\n\nThe session will also include time for open discussion so irrigators can ask questions and share perspectives. We strongly encourage all Bella Vista water users to attend and be part of the conversation. \n\nDate: Monday\, July 6\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nLocation: 585 Commonage Road\, Vernon\, BC
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/reclaimed-water-info-session-for-bella-vista-users/
LOCATION:585 Commonage Road\, 585 Commonage Road\, Vernon\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T100000
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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:BCWGC R&D Meeting - Third Thursdays!
DESCRIPTION:Decision support for BC wine grapes: Cold hardiness modeling and the Canadian Vineyard Atlas \nDr. Jumi Gogoi\, UBC \nThis session will introduce new predictive models being developed to forecast cold hardiness risk across BC’s diverse vineyard regions and grape varieties. We will also showcase the Canadian Vineyard Atlas – a free\, interactive map app that lets growers explore vineyard locations and access daily weather and satellite data across BC. Together\, these tools aim to support BC growers with timely\, science-based information for vineyard risk management. \n  \nRegister here! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/bcwgc-third-thursdays/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grapes
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T163000
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SUMMARY:East Kelowna Irrigation Tailgate
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URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/east-kelowna-irrigation-tailgate/
LOCATION:2795 Dunster Road\, 2795 Dunster Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T090000
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SUMMARY:ReTain Tailgate Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCFGA for a discussion on ReTain® PGR and how it can help maximize apple quality and harvest efficiency. ReTain works by inhibiting ethylene production\, which results in slower fruit maturation\, reduced fruit drop and improved fruit quality attributes and storage potential. This provides growers with greater flexibility at harvest\, allowing fruits to remain on the tree longer while maintaining quality. Come learn about application timing based on your goals\, best management practices\, and how ReTain can help protect yield and improve fruit quality! \nKey benefits of ReTain on apples include: \n\nReduced pre-harvest fruit drop\nReduce stem bowl splitting (maturity disorder)\nExtended harvest window and improved labor management (up to 7-10 days)\nEnhanced fruit firmness and storage potential\nImproved fruit size and packout opportunities\n\n  \nSouthern Tailgate – July 22nd \n\nWhere: Jaskaran Gill’s orchard\, 2552 highway 3\, Keremeos.\nParking information: Park along the driveway and by the house.\n\n  \nNorthern Tailgate – July 23rd \n\nWhere: Sam Di Maria orchard\, 102 Mail rd\, Kelowna (Glenmore area).\nParking information: Drive through the gate and park anywhere in the area.\n\n  \nHosted in partnership with Nutrien Evergro\, NuFarm\, and Valent Canada.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/retain-tailgate-meetings/2026-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T090000
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SUMMARY:ReTain Tailgate Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCFGA for a discussion on ReTain® PGR and how it can help maximize apple quality and harvest efficiency. ReTain works by inhibiting ethylene production\, which results in slower fruit maturation\, reduced fruit drop and improved fruit quality attributes and storage potential. This provides growers with greater flexibility at harvest\, allowing fruits to remain on the tree longer while maintaining quality. Come learn about application timing based on your goals\, best management practices\, and how ReTain can help protect yield and improve fruit quality! \nKey benefits of ReTain on apples include: \n\nReduced pre-harvest fruit drop\nReduce stem bowl splitting (maturity disorder)\nExtended harvest window and improved labor management (up to 7-10 days)\nEnhanced fruit firmness and storage potential\nImproved fruit size and packout opportunities\n\n  \nSouthern Tailgate – July 22nd \n\nWhere: Jaskaran Gill’s orchard\, 2552 highway 3\, Keremeos.\nParking information: Park along the driveway and by the house.\n\n  \nNorthern Tailgate – July 23rd \n\nWhere: Sam Di Maria orchard\, 102 Mail rd\, Kelowna (Glenmore area).\nParking information: Drive through the gate and park anywhere in the area.\n\n  \nHosted in partnership with Nutrien Evergro\, NuFarm\, and Valent Canada.
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/retain-tailgate-meetings/2026-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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SUMMARY:Field Tour: Innovative Water Storage
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning Field Tour at Rosebank Farms in Armstrong. Andrea and Steve Gunner have harnessed the power of in-ground water catchment storage tanks to solve both water shortages and contamination issues. Registration is not required! \n\nWhere: 4218 Wyatt Road\, Armstrong\nWhen: July 23 @ 10 AM – 12 PM\nMore info: email catherine@agrowest.ca
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/innovative-water-storage/
LOCATION:Rosebank Farms\, 4218 Wyatt Rd\, Armstrong\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260729T200000
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SUMMARY:Cover Cropping for Orchard Soil Health: A Virtual Field Day at Little Dog Farm
DESCRIPTION:How can cover cropping improve soil health\, support nutrient cycling\, and help orchards become more resilient to drought? \nJoin us on Wednesday\, July 29 for a virtual field day filmed at Little Dog Farm in Creston\, BC. Orchard stewards Cathy and Ian Finley will share how they have used diverse cover crop mixes to rebuild soil after decades of depletion\, improve water movement\, increase organic matter\, and support healthier orchard systems. \nYou will also hear from regenerative soil specialist Jo Tobias of RootShoot Soils\, who will discuss the role of soil biology\, compost-based liquid bio-blends\, and practical strategies for improving soil function. The evening includes a pre-recorded farm tour followed by a live Q&A with Ian Finley and Jo Tobias\, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the practices being used at Little Dog Farm. Whether you grow fruit\, manage perennial crops\, or are interested in regenerative agriculture\, we hope you will join us. \n  \nRegister here! 
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/cover-cropping-for-orchard-soil-health-a-virtual-field-day-at-little-dog-farm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
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