BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//British Columbia Wine Grape Council - ECPv6.11.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bcwgc.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for British Columbia Wine Grape Council
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152150
CREATED:20250909T191709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T190049Z
UID:10000022-1764162000-1764174600@bcwgc.org
SUMMARY:Grape Day\, part of the Commodity Days Series
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! November 26th at UBC Okanagan campus. \nOpen to all members of industry! \nCo-hosted by the University of British Columbia and Agriculture and Agrifood Canada\, hear updates on the 6 ongoing S-CAP funded research projects for wine grapes in the morning. Stay for lunch\, and a presentation on smoke taint as well as a sensory analysis of affected and treated wines. There will be ample time for discussion and networking. We looking forward to seeing you once the hustle of harvest is past it’s peak! \nActivity #4: Vegetation management for long-term productivity and enhanced ecosystem services in Canadian semi-arid vineyards \nActivity #5: Managing grapevine viruses and their arthropod vectors \nActivity #6: Sustainable control of grapevine trunk diseases under a changing climate \nActivity #7: Precision management of grapevine stress and development under the challenges of climate change \nActivity #8: Prediction\, prevention\, and mitigation of smoke-taint (and other air-borne aromas) in grapes and wines \nActivity #9: Influence of temperature and heat-stress mitigation strategies on grape quality in British Columbia vineyards \nParking information: \nPark in H Lot\, pay by Honk app or pay station ($8.45/day) and walk up hill to University Centre building. \nView map: UBCOkanagan_CampusMap \nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/grape-commodity-day-at-ubc/
LOCATION:UNC Ballroom\, 3272 University Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Research Updates,Field Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152150
CREATED:20251205T182356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T182838Z
UID:10000024-1765879200-1765886400@bcwgc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Interpreting Your Soil Test
DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Agriculture & Food invites you to register for their upcoming Virtual Workshop: Interpreting Your Soil Test  \nIf you recently submitted a soil sample for analysis and have a soil test report but aren’t sure what it means\, join the Ministry of Agriculture & Food for a virtual hands-on workshop to help you decode soil test results and learn how to use them for better crop\, fertilizer\, and land management decisions. If you haven’t submitted your soil sample yet\, deadline is December 1. \nTo get the most out of the workshop\, please bring along your test results. Even if you have not received your test results or you did not submit one\, you are still welcome to attend! \nDecember 16\, 2025 from 10:00-12:00 PT. \nREGISTER HERE: VIRTUAL WORKSHOP – Interpreting Your Soil Test Report Tickets | Eventbrite \nDownload Brochure Here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/virtual-workshop-interpreting-your-soil-test/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food":MAILTO:AgriServiceBC@gov.bc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152150
CREATED:20251205T174915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T175615Z
UID:10000023-1766059200-1766062800@bcwgc.org
SUMMARY:BCWGC December 18\, 2025 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mamadou Lamine\, Dr. Odile Carisse\, and Dr. Kosal Khun; AAFC Quebec – Developing and validating disease detection tools to improve the management of powdery mildew and botrytis rot in vineyards.   \nThe presentation will focus on Activity 16\, Objective 4 of the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Program Projects being conducted at AAFC labs in Quebec. The project involves collating weather\, crop\, disease and injuries yield data from field experiments; designing the forecasting model based on pathogens life cycle; evaluating the reliability of the model structure; and\, evaluating the forecasting models under vineyard conditions based on disease control\, yield losses\, and the number of fungicide applications. \nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-december-18-2025-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152150
CREATED:20260108T222606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T223838Z
UID:10000026-1767859200-1767891600@bcwgc.org
SUMMARY:BCWGC February 19\, 2026 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:February 19\, 2026 – 12:00 – 1:00 – Hannah Charnock\, Brock University – Mitacs Proposal – Tracking Provincial Sparkling Wine Harvest Chemistry & Characterizing Chemical and Sensory Qualities of BC Bubbles  \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: Hannah 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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152150
CREATED:20260107T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T185220Z
UID:10000025-1768478400-1768482000@bcwgc.org
SUMMARY:BCWGC January 15\, 2026 R&D Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:January 15\, 2026 – 12:00 – 1:00 – Dr. Joanna Fountain\, Lincoln University\, NZ – Climate change impacts and adaptation options in cool climate wine regions: from knowledge to action \nBio/Introduction \nDr. Jo Fountain\, is an Associate Professor at Lincoln University in Aotearoa New Zealand. She is a rural social scientist with diverse research interests focused on analysis of change and resilience in primary industries\, tourism systems\, and communities located in rural regions. Current projects include analysis of destination and tourist resilience in the face of natural hazard risks and ongoing and intensifying climate variability\, and the changing shape of the wine industry in the context of climate change. Jo has been involved in cross-cultural and international research collaboration with colleagues in China/Hong Kong\, Australia\, Europe and Canada. \nClimate change impacts and adaptation options in cool climate wine regions: from knowledge to action \nThe overall goal of this presentation is to explore synergies and opportunities for ongoing collaboration between New Zealand researchers and the goals of the BCGWC Climate Resilience Working Group. The current presentation will summarise preliminary findings from surveys and interviews conducted in the Okanagan wine region in summer 2025 as part of a larger project comparing experiences and opinions of New Zealand and Okanagan wine producers. \nDr Fountain will also discuss the recognised challenges in converting climate change knowledge to implementation of short and longer-term adaptation activities\, and outline a new five-year multi-disciplinary project which aims to address the ‘Adaptation Gap’ in the New Zealand context.  \nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/bcwgc-december-15-2025-rd-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research Updates
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Wine Grape Council":MAILTO:info@bcwgc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152150
CREATED:20260126T231642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T231801Z
UID:10000027-1769605200-1769614200@bcwgc.org
SUMMARY:Ag HR Management Training
DESCRIPTION:Join CAHRC for FREE Ag HR Management Training\, a practical\, agriculture-focused 8-week training program built specifically for the realities of farm and agri-food operations. \nStart dates: \n\nCohort 1: Jan 28\, live sessions on Wednesdays 1:00 to 3:30 pm PT\nCohort 2: Feb 4\, live sessions on Wednesdays 1:00 to 3:30 pm PT\nCohort 3: February 4\, live sessions on Wednesdays 1:00 to 3:30 pm Pacific\n\nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/ag-hr-management-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcwgc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/HR-Management-Training-CAHRC.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152150
CREATED:20260126T232412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T232412Z
UID:10000029-1769691600-1769695200@bcwgc.org
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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcwgc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/unnamed-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152150
CREATED:20260126T232012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T232012Z
UID:10000028-1770210000-1770219000@bcwgc.org
SUMMARY:Ag HR Management Training
DESCRIPTION:Join CAHRC for FREE Ag HR Management Training\, a practical\, agriculture-focused 8-week training program built specifically for the realities of farm and agri-food operations. \nStart dates: \n\nCohort 1: Jan 28\, live sessions on Wednesdays 1:00 to 3:30 pm PT\nCohort 2: Feb 4\, live sessions on Wednesdays 1:00 to 3:30 pm PT\n\nRegister here
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/ag-hr-management-training-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcwgc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/HR-Management-Training-CAHRC.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152150
CREATED:20260126T233104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T201947Z
UID:10000031-1771502400-1771506000@bcwgc.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152150
CREATED:20260126T232545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T232545Z
UID:10000030-1771506000-1771509600@bcwgc.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcwgc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/unnamed-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152150
CREATED:20260205T210042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T210229Z
UID:10000033-1772017200-1772020800@bcwgc.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcwgc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-25.-Dr.-Sosnowski.-ARDC-SuRDC-Seminar-Series-conv-0.png
ORGANIZER;CN="AAFC":MAILTO:aafc.info.aac@agr.gc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152150
CREATED:20260203T013847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T173959Z
UID:10000032-1773921600-1773925200@bcwgc.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152150
CREATED:20260406T214644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T215058Z
UID:10000034-1776340800-1776344400@bcwgc.org
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
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR