Committees

Research & Development Committee

Mandate

Leverage the skills of the scientific community, educational institutions, independent consultants, wineries and growers with an interest and ability to assist in grape and wine research through effective collaboration.

Transfer research information and technology through a range of publications, workshops and support systems.

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About

The Chair of the R&D Committee is Kathy Malone who also represents the BC Wine Grape Council on the Committee.

The Committee mandate is to:

  • Foster sustainable resource management through the responsible and efficient use of water, soil, nutrients, and sprays.
  • Improve the efficiency of production and the quality of wines through better understanding of wine chemistry and microbiology.
  • Collaborate with wine and grape researchers to leverage the skills of the scientific community and educational institutions.
  • Transfer information and technology to industry through a range of publications, workshops and support systems.

To support these goals the R&D Committee funds research projects. Projects are selected based on their relevance to priorities identified by the Committee members.

Please contact Kate Durisek, [email protected] for more information on project funding or becoming a member of the R&D Committee.

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Federal & Provincial Programs

We facilitate research by leveraging funding provided by Federal and Provincial programs on behalf of our industry members.  Programs that we are actively engaged in include those supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) such as the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Program, Growing Foward 2, the Agri-Innovation Program, and the AAFC Industry-led R&D Stream.

2023-2028 Canadian Agricultural Partnership Program

The BC Wine Grape Council has been working with industry, stakeholders and the research community to develop a list of research priorities that will inform investment decisions for the upcoming Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) National Funding Cluster administered through the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network (CGCN).

The attached Primer and Priority List outlines the goals of the upcoming CAP program and includes the BCWGC timeline for receiving Letters of Intent and Proposals from the research community. It also includes the research priorities that have been developed by the wine and grape industry over the past two months.

We invite you to review the priority list and distribute it within your networks. Please review the timeline and guidelines for applications and get in touch with us if you have any questions about the process or program in general.  You can email Executive Director, Kate Durisek, [email protected] with your inquiries.

BCWGC 2023-2028 Primer and Priority List

Committee Leadership

Evan Saunders
Board Liaison
Blasted Church Vineyard and Winery
Kathy Malone
Chair & Board Liaison
Hillside Cellars
Kate Durisek
Recording Secretary, Coordinator

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Federal & Provincial Programs

We facilitate research by leveraging funding provided by Federal and Provincial programs on behalf of our industry members.  Programs that we are actively engaged in include those supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) such as the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Program, Growing Foward 2, the Agri-Innovation Program, and the AAFC Industry-led R&D Stream.

2023-2028 Canadian Agricultural Partnership Program

The BC Wine Grape Council has been working with industry, stakeholders and the research community to develop a list of research priorities that will inform investment decisions for the upcoming Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) National Funding Cluster administered through the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network (CGCN).

The attached Primer and Priority List outlines the goals of the upcoming CAP program and includes the BCWGC timeline for receiving Letters of Intent and Proposals from the research community. It also includes the research priorities that have been developed by the wine and grape industry over the past two months.

We invite you to review the priority list and distribute it within your networks. Please review the timeline and guidelines for applications and get in touch with us if you have any questions about the process or program in general.  You can email Executive Director, Kate Durisek, [email protected] with your inquiries.

BCWGC 2023-2028 Primer and Priority List