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SUMMARY:BCWGC February 19\, 2026 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:February 19\, 2026 – 12:00 – 1:00 – Hannah Charnock\, Brock University – Tracking Provincial Sparkling Wine Harvest Chemistry & Characterizing Chemical and Sensory Qualities of BC Bubbles  \n  \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://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-february-19-2026-rd-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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SUMMARY:BC Agriculture HR Toolkit Walkthrough
DESCRIPTION:The BC Agriculture HR Toolkit is now live\, a free online resource for employers across British Columbia. \n\n120+ templates\, guides & checklists\nHR tools designed for agriculture\nFree access for BC employers\n\nJoin CAHRC’s free toolkit walkthroughs! Learn the best way to utilize the Toolkit for your operation. Ask your questions and discover the benefits of this FREE resource. \n\nJan 29\, 2026\, 1:00 pm PT\nFeb 19\, 2026\, 1:00 pm PT\n\nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bc-agriculture-hr-toolkit-walkthrough-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T120000
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SUMMARY:Managing Grapevine Trunk Diseases in Australia and New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:Managing Grapevine Trunk Diseases in Australia and New Zealand\nWednesday February 25th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PST) \n  \nThis presentation will be a great opportunity to learn what other grapevine growing regions are doing to mitigate the impact of such important diseases. Please refer to the attached pdf flyer for more information on Dr. Sosnowski’s seminar. \nThe seminar will be in person at the Summerland RDC main conference room and provided virtually by MS teams. \nRegistration to attend this seminar either in person (limited to 50 people) or online via MS Teams is required. \nIf you would like to attend\, please send an email to joseramon.urbeztorres@agr.gc.ca indicating the following:\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\nPlease direct any questions to joseramon.urbeztorres@agr.gc.ca \nClick here to request to attend
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/managing-grapevine-trunk-diseases-in-australia-and-new-zealand/
LOCATION:Summerland Research & Development Centre\, 4200 Highway #97\, Summerland\, British Columbia\, V0H 1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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ORGANIZER;CN="AAFC":MAILTO:aafc.info.aac@agr.gc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T135406
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SUMMARY:BCWGC March 19\, 2026 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:March 19\, 2026 – 12:00 – 1:00 – BCAC & AgSafe\, Producer Emergency Awareness Session  \nEmergencies can strike without warning so make sure you and your farm are prepared. This session will provide information on how to build a farm-specific emergency plan to increase the resilience of your farm. We’ll also explain the emergency response framework in BC and the tools available to help you before and during an emergency.  \nPresenters:  \nKen Nickel – BC Agriculture Council  \nReg Steward – AgSafe BC  \nBios:  \nKen Nickel was the Executive Director responsible for BC Ministry of Agriculture participation in emergency events affecting agriculture in BC for 14 years. Ken currently oversees the BCAC-led “BC Agriculture Sector Coordinated Emergency Response Structure Project” for all 30 BCAC member organizations.  \nReg Steward\, AgSafe Superintendent of Field Operations / safety consultant / rancher\, served in the RCMP for many years. His background made him invaluable as an Agriculture Liaison for many regional Emergency Operation Centers over the past decade. \n  \nRegister here\n  \nDownload the brochure: Producer Session Poster 2026 (Wine Grape Council)
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-march-19-2026-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T130000
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SUMMARY:BCWGC April 16\, 2026 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:April 16\, 2026 – 12:00 – 1:00 – How wildfire smoke exposure may change the aroma of wines \n The aim of the presentation is to give a quick overview of o past and current research in smoke taint; o the current PhD project\, illustrating how it may contribute to the research field – the project is an exploratory analysis\, looking for broader chemical changes in grapes and wines resulting from wildfire smoke exposure; o and current mitigation and treatment strategies. \nPresenters:  \nCarien Catlett; PhD Student University of British Columbia Okanagan\, Irving Barber Faculty of Science\, Chemistry. Supervised by Dr Wesley Zandberg \nBios:  \nCarien Catlett is enrolled as a PhD student at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia under the supervision of Dr Wesley Zandberg. She obtained her master’s degree in South Africa in the field of Chemometric applied to Spectroscopic data in the field of fluoro-carbon chemistry. Carien and her family moved to the Okanagan in 2023 from Kwazulu-Natal\, South Africa. \nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-april-16-2026-rd-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T120000
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SUMMARY:BCWGC May 21\, 2026 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:May 21\, 2026 – 12:00 – 1:00 – Torin Kelly\, Invasive Species Council of BC and Lisa Scott\, Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society – Invasive species awareness in BC and critical insights for newly planted Okanagan vineyards  \n  \nInvasive plants and insects are more than a nuisance; they have the potential to cost BC grape growers millions of dollars if left unchecked. Join this session to hear about invasive species and resources available for vineyards across the province. Get firsthand examples of how vineyards in the Okanagan can work to better manage the spread of Puncturevine\, Sandbur\, Russian Elm\, Tree of Heaven\, Spotted Lantern Fly\, and Brown Marmorated Stinkbug. Presentations and resources from Torin Kelly of the Invasive Species Council of BC and Lisa Scott of the Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society. \nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-may-21-2026-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T110000
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SUMMARY:Grape & Wine Cluster Research Updates: Update #1 - May 28th
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from several researchers working within the AgriScience Grape & Wine Research Cluster as they share updates on the first three years of their research projects! Attendees will have a chance to learn about current research from across Canada on topics like soil health\, vine stress\, wine flavour modification\, cold hardiness\, and more. We hope you will join us! \nUpdate #1 – May 28th \nActivities covered in this webinar will include: \n\nActivity 4: Vegetation management for long-term productivity and enhanced ecosystem services in Canadian semi-arid vineyards (Dr. Mehdi Sharifi\, AAFC Summerland)\nActivity 9: Influence of temperature and heat-stress mitigation strategies on grape quality in British Columbia vineyards (Dr. Simone Castellarin\, University of British Columbia)\nActivity 11: Wine flavour modification through non-traditional yeasts\, oenological treatments\, and taint remediation (Dr. Debbie Inglis\, Brock University)\nActivity 15: From carbon sequestration to terroir: Understanding the impact of abiotic stresses on grapevine\, berries\, and wine quality to foster sustainable grape and wine production (Dr. Karine Pedneault\, Université du Québec en Outaouais)\nActivity 17: Enhancing the resilience of Nova Scotia vineyards to climate change through improvements to ecosystem services (Dr. Vicky Lévesque\, AAFC Kentville)\n\nDate: Thursday\, May 28th\, 2026\nTime: 12:00pm to 2:00pm Eastern time\nLocation: Zoom webinar\nThe webinar is free to attend but registration is required! \nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/grape-wine-cluster-research-updates/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T130000
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SUMMARY:BCGA Spring 2026 Workshop: Irrigation & Contracts
DESCRIPTION:BCGA Spring 2026 Workshop: Irrigation & Contracts\nGood decisions around irrigation and grape sales can make the difference between a successful season and a stressful one. This practical workshop brings together two key areas where growers can reduce risk\, improve outcomes\, and strengthen the long‑term health of their vineyards and businesses. \nIn the first part of the workshop\, we will explore why irrigation is so important for vine health\, fruit quality\, and yield. Growers will learn how too much or too little water affects vines\, how different soil types hold and move water\, and how rootstock choice influences water use. The session will also introduce irrigation tools and systems from Verdi\, Lumos\, and Southern Irrigation\, helping growers think about solutions that fit their own soils\, vines\, and growing conditions. \nThe second part of the workshop focuses on why contracts and long‑term relationships with wineries matter more than ever. With changing markets and increasing uncertainty\, growers often carry the greatest risk when there is no clear agreement in place. This session will explain what contracts do\, how they can help protect growers\, and the difference between one‑time sales and longer‑term arrangements. We will also discuss why trust\, clear communication\, and reliability are so important to wineries\, and what questions growers should be asking before the season begins. \nThe workshop will conclude with a question and answer session\, giving participants the chance to share experiences\, ask questions\, and learn from each other. Growers will leave with practical insights they can apply in their own vineyards to improve decision‑making\, reduce risk\, and build more resilient operations. \nThis workshop is FREE to members\, and non-members must pay $20.00 at the door or purchase a BCGA membership \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcga-spring-2026-workshop-irrigation-contracts/
LOCATION:316 Road 20  The Hangar Oliver\, BC V0H 1T1
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Grapegrowers' Association":MAILTO:bcga@grapegrowers.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260609T130000
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SUMMARY:Replanting Healthy Vineyards - Northern Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear the latest on replanting\, cover cropping\, soil health and amendments\, biodiversity\, and invasive species in the vineyard. \n\n\n\n\nReplanting Healthy Vineyards – Northern Tour \nEvent Date & Time: Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST \nEvent Description: Join us for the Northern leg of our Replanting Healthy Vineyards field tour\, hosted in collaboration with researchers and viticulturists. This engaging field day invites you into active vineyard sites in Kelowna\, where we’ll explore real-world applications of practices that support healthy vineyards and resilient ecosystems. \nThrough hands-on demonstrations and open discussions\, participants will gain insights into: \n\nReplanting\nCover crops and identification\nSoil health and amendments\nBiodiversity in the vineyard\nIdentifying and mitigating the spread of invasive species\n\n📍 Tour Stops Include: \n\nQuails’ Gate Estate\, South Kelowna – 4500 Stewart Rd\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4N5\nWaldhof Vineyards (Gebert Family)\, Kelowna – 5225 Lakeshore Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4J1\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\, and Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society. \n📝 Registration is required. \n💲 FREE to attend \n📄 Full Itinerary will be available closer to the event. \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, water bottle\, and a notepad if desired. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. \nQuestions? Contact: Selina Spence – selina.spence@ubc.ca \nRegister for Northern Tour here \nView our Southern Tour here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/replanting-healthy-vineyards-northern-tour/
LOCATION:4500 Stewart Rd  Kelowna\, BC V1W 4N5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260610T130000
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SUMMARY:Replanting Healthy Vineyards - Southern Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear the latest on replanting\, cover cropping\, soil health and amendments\, biodiversity\, and invasive species in the vineyard. \n\n\n\n\nReplanting Healthy Vineyards – Southern Tour \nEvent Date & Time: Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST \nEvent Description: Join us for the Southern leg of our Replanting Healthy Vineyards field tour\, hosted in collaboration with researchers and viticulturists. This engaging field day invites you into active vineyard sites in Osoyoos\, where we’ll explore real-world applications of biodiversity practices that support healthy vineyards and resilient ecosystems. \nThrough hands-on demonstrations and open discussions\, participants will gain insights into: \n\nReplanting\nCover crops and identification\nSoil health and amendments\nBiodiversity in the vineyard\nIdentifying and mitigating the spread of invasive species\n\n📍 Tour Stops Include: \n\nLa Stella (Enotecca)\, Osoyoos: 8123-148 Ave\, Osoyoos\, BC\, VOH 1VO\n\n\nTBD\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\, and Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society. \n📝 Registration is required. \n💲 Free to attend \n📄 Full Itinerary will be available closer to the event. \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, water bottle\, and a notepad if desired. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. \nQuestions? Selina Spence – selina.spence@ubc.ca \nRegister for Southern Tour Here \nView our Northern Tour here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/replanting-healthy-vineyards-southern-tour/
LOCATION:8123 148 Avenue  Osoyoos\, BC V0H 1V2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T110000
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SUMMARY:Grape & Wine Cluster Research Updates: Update #2 - June 25
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from several researchers working within the AgriScience Grape & Wine Research Cluster as they share updates on the first three years of their research projects! Attendees will have a chance to learn about current research from across Canada on topics like soil health\, vine stress\, wine flavour modification\, cold hardiness\, and more. We hope you will join us! \nUpdate #2 – June 25th \nActivities covered within this webinar will include: \n\nActivity 12: Selection of superior grapevine material using traditional field evaluations and genomic/metabolic signatures for cold resilience (Dr. Jim Willwerth\, Brock University)\nActivity 14: Increasing climate change resilience by a better understanding of cold hardiness and with novel frost protection methods (Dr. Andréanne Hébert-Haché\, Centre de recherche agroalimentaire de Mirabel)\nActivity 16: Increase productivity\, climate change adaptation\, and resilience of northeastern Canadian vineyards through different weed\, insects\, fungal disease\, and virus control strategies (Dr. Andréanne Hébert-Haché\, Centre de recherche agroalimentaire de Mirabel)\nActivity 18: Growing more resilient and hardy wine grapes in the face of climate change in an Eastern Canadian environment (Dr. Harrison Wright\, AAFC Kentville)\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, June 25th\, 2026\nTime: 12:00pm to 2:00pm Eastern time\nLocation: Zoom webinar\nThe webinar is free to attend but registration is required! \nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/grape-wine-cluster-research-updates-update-2-june-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
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