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SUMMARY:BCWGC Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Notice of AGM\nAugust 7\, 2025\, 12:30 – 1:30 via Zoom\nThe 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.\n\nRegister for the meeting here \n____________________________________________________________________ \nBC Wine Grape Council (BCWGC) Director Vacancies \nThe following board positions are up for election: \n\nGrower > 250 acres\nGrower 20-250 acres\nGrower < 20 acres\nWinemaker\n\nAs a BCWGC Director you will have the opportunity to participate in committees that help shape the future of the BC wine industry through valuable technology\, research and education projects.  We are actively seeking individuals who are available and eager to be part of the evolution of our industry from both the grower and wine making perspectives. \nIf you would like to be considered for a board position\, please complete the nomination form and return to Kate Durisek before email: info@bcwgc.org by August 4\, 2025. \nDownload the nomination package: BCWGC Board Nomination Package_2025
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity in the Vineyard - Northern Tour
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity in the Vineyard – Northern Tour \nEvent Date & Time:Tuesday\, August 6\, 2025 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST \nEvent Description: 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. \nThrough hands-on demonstrations and open discussion\, participants will gain insights into: \n\nCover crop projects\nSoil health\, beneficial insects\, and nematodes\nTools such as the microBIOMETER® for on-site soil analysis\n\n📍 Tour Stops Include: \n\nWaldhof Vineyards (Gebert Family)\, Kelowna – 5225 Lakeshore Road Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4J1\nKalala Vineyards (Kalala Winery)\, West Kelowna – 3361 Glencoe Rd\, West Kelowna\, BC V4T 1M1\n\nContributors: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada\, UBC\, BC Living Labs\, BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food\, BC Grapegrowers’ Association\, BC Wine Grape Council + Sustainable Winegrowing BC. \n📝 Registration is required. \n📄 Full itinerary available here: \n👉 View Full Itinerary \nWhat to Bring:Comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, water bottle\, and a notepad if desired. Please arrive 15 minutes prior for check-in. \nQuestions?Contact: Dr. Mehdi Sharifi – mehdi.sharifi@agr.gc.ca Cell#: 250-609-1127 \n  \nView our Southern Tour here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/biodiversity-in-the-vineyard-northern-tour/
LOCATION:Waldhof Viineyard\, 5225 Lakeshore Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Research Updates,Demonstration,Field Day
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity in the Vineyard - Southern Tour
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity in the Vineyard – Southern Tour \nEvent Date & Time: Tuesday\, August 5\, 2025 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST \nEvent Description: \nJoin 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. \nThrough hands-on demonstrations and open discussion\, participants will gain insights into: \n\nCover crop projects\nSoil health\, beneficial insects\, and nematodes\nEquipment demos including the roller crimper\nTools such as the microBIOMETER® for on-site soil analysis\n\n📍 Tour Stops Include: \n\nThomas Ranch Vineyard (Arterra Wines)\, Okanagan Falls – 4381 Oliver Ranch Road\, Okanagan Falls\, V0H 1R2\nDiamondback Vineyard (Andrew Peller)\, Oliver – 500 Burrowing Owl Pl\, Oliver\, BC V0H 1T1\n\nContributors: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada\, UBC\, BC Living Labs\, BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food\, BC Grapegrowers’ Association\, BC Wine Grape Council + Sustainable Winegrowing BC. \n📝 Registration is required. Register here \n👉 View Full Itinerary \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, water bottle\, and a notepad if desired. Please arrive 15 minutes prior for check-in. \nQuestions? Contact: Dr. Mehdi Sharifi – mehdi.sharifi@agr.gc.ca Cell#: 250-609-1127 \n  \nView our Northern Tour here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/biodiversity-in-the-vineyard-southern-tour/
LOCATION:Thomas Ranch Vineyard\, 4381 Oliver Ranch Road\, Okanagan Falls\, BC\, V0H 1R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Research Updates,Demonstration,Field Day
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SUMMARY:BCWGC July 17\, 2025 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:July 17\, 2025 – 12:00 – 1:00 – Dr. Wesley Zandberg\, UBC Okanagan – Smoke exposure update: Improved tests and novel off-vine models suggests alternative mechanisms for smoke-exposed in wine and suggest new targets for mitigation  \nNew 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.  \n  \nCONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ATTENDING THIS VIRUTAL EVENT: info@bcwgc.org
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-july-17-2025-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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SUMMARY:Upcoming Webinar: Heading North – Viticulture's Search for Cooler Climatees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation on the future of viticulture in a changing climate. This webinar will spotlight Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo (VCR) and explore ongoing research projects\, disease-resistant grape varieties\, and rootstocks tailored for cooler growing regions. \nDate: Tue\, Jun 24\, 2025 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDTAudience: Wine industry professionals across the US and CanadaLanguage: EnglishRegister here: Heading North Webinar Registration \nWe would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with colleagues\, researchers\, and industry contacts who may be interested in attending.
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/upcoming-webinar-heading-north-viticultures-search-for-cooler-climes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
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SUMMARY:Optimization of grape production in Eastern Canada
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of a mini-series dedicated to highlighting final results from some of the research projects completed under the CAP Grape & Wine Cluster (2018-2023). We will focus on Activity 9: “Optimization of Grape Production in Eastern Canada.” The presentation will be provided by Dr. Karine Pedneault from L’Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO). \nClimate is the most important element when growing grapes in cool to cold areas such as those found in Eastern Canada. Although several practices are in place to increase crop quality and productivity\, many unknowns remain regarding this industry. Understanding how climate affects berry quality is an essential step to better understand cold-climate terroir and how to optimize the relationship between growing conditions and grape varieties to then optimize wine quality. \nAttendees can submit questions when registering\, as well as during the webinar. We hope you will join us! \nDate: Thursday\, May 22nd\, 2025\nTime: 1:00pm to 2:00pm Eastern time\nLocation: Zoom webinar\nThe webinar is free to attend but registration is required!\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n 
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/optimization-of-grape-production-in-eastern-canada/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T120000
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SUMMARY:BCWGC May 15\, 2025 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:May 15\, 2025 – 12:00 – 1:00 – Dr. Asim Renyard\, Introduction and update on the grape entomology program at AAFC Summerland  \nDr. Asim Renyard is the new Research Scientist – Entomologist for grapes and tree fruits at the AAFC Summerland Research and Development Centre. Dr. Renyard’s work focusses on insect behaviour\, ecology\, and pest management. Prior to joining AAFC\, his research spanned diverse systems including forests and urban settings where he studied the behaviour and pest management of ants. At AAFC his lab’s research on grape entomology will focus on understanding grape pest phenology and their role in vectoring grapevine diseases. Additionally\, his lab will explore how naturally occurring vegetation or experimentally manipulated cover crops affect the abundance of pests and beneficial insects. \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DkIlrUEwTians47niNrX-g
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-may-15-2025-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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SUMMARY:Grape & Wine Research Users Meeting - AAFC Research Results from the CAP Cluster
DESCRIPTION:Hosted in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)\, the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network (CGCN-RCCV)\, and the British Columbia Wine Grape Council (BCWGC)\, this national meeting will showcase the final results of AAFC’s research conducted under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Grape and Wine Science Cluster (2018-2023). Topics include Cold Hardiness & Climate Change\, Quality Improvement\,  Management of Virus Diseases\, and Crop Protection & Monitoring. Researchers will present key findings\, impacts\, and innovations shaping the future of viticulture and oenology. Each topic will also include a panel discussion of featured speakers\, with opportunities for audience engaged Q&A. \nDate: Thursday\, April 17th\, 2025\nTime: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST / 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM EST / 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM AST \nCost: FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!!\nLocation: In-person or online. \nFor In-Person Attendance REGISTER HERE (Maximum of 80 spots) \n\nSummerland Research & Development Centre (4200 Highway #97\, Summerland\, BC V0H 1Z0)\, registration is required.\nDue to space limitations\, spots will be allocated on a first come\, first served basis. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.\n\nNon-Canadian citizens or permanent residents must register by April 4th (this is due to additional security protocols)\nCanadian citizens and permanent residents must register by April 14th\n\n\n\nOnline Attendance REGISTER HERE \nRegistration is required for virtual access. A Microsoft Teams link will be sent to registered attendees 48-72 hours prior to the live event. \nThank you to our generous sponsors: \n             
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/grape-wine-research-users-meeting-aafc-research-results-from-the-cap-cluster/
LOCATION:Summerland Research & Development Centre\, 4200 Highway #97\, Summerland\, British Columbia\, V0H 1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
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