Kontiki Kiln Biochar Burn Demonstration

Hidden Valley Vineyard 1252 Naramata Road, Naramata, BC, Canada

Learn the benefits of biochar and why local vineyards, orchards and farms are starting to implement this ancient agricultural practice that's already successful in other countries. Increase water holding capacity...

Shuswap Kontiki Kiln Biochar Demo

Sunnybrae Vineyard 3849 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road, Tappen, British Columbia, Canada

Learn about the benefits of biochar using vineyard prunings in a traditional kiln.

BCWGC May 15, 2025 R&D Committee Meeting

Zoom

May 15, 2025 - 12:00 - 1:00 - Dr. Asim Renyard, Introduction and update on the grape entomology program at AAFC Summerland Dr. 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...

Free

Optimization of grape production in Eastern Canada

Zoom

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). Climate...

Upcoming Webinar: Heading North – Viticulture’s Search for Cooler Climatees

Online

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. Date: Tue, Jun 24, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PDTAudience: Wine industry professionals across the US and CanadaLanguage:...

Free

Live Irrigation Demo with Verdi

4403 48th Ave, Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V6 4403 48th Avenue, Osoyoos, BC, Canada

Live Demo in Osoyoos Take control of your irrigation like never before. Verdi unlocks real-time valve control, pump automation, and flow and pressure monitoring across your fields — all without...

Free

Vintality Demo Day

Wesbert Winery 1465 Naramata Road, Penticton, BC, Canada

Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM PDT Location: Wesbert Winery - 1465 Naramata Road Penticton, BC V2A 8X2 Cost: FREE Join us for a vineyard-focused Demo Day...

Free

BCWGC July 17, 2025 R&D Committee Meeting

Zoom

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...

Free