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 Invasive plants and insects are more than a nuisance; they have the potential to cost BC...
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...
BCGA Spring 2026 Workshop: Irrigation & Contracts Good 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. In the first part of...
Join us to hear the latest on replanting, cover cropping, soil health and amendments, biodiversity, and invasive species in the vineyard. Replanting Healthy Vineyards - Northern Tour Event Date & Time: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST Event Description: Join us for the Northern leg of our Replanting Healthy Vineyards field tour, hosted in...
Join us to hear the latest on replanting, cover cropping, soil health and amendments, biodiversity, and invasive species in the vineyard. Replanting Healthy Vineyards - Southern Tour Event Date & Time: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST Event Description: Join us for the Southern leg of our Replanting Healthy Vineyards field tour, hosted in...
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...
Overview Join us for a lunch with Dr. Thibaut Scholasch, co-founder of Fruition Sciences and one of the world's leading authorities on vine water status and its relationship to fruit composition, yield, and wine quality. Dr. Scholasch's work is grounded in over two decades of sap flow research and applied vineyard physiology, and he has...
July 16, 2026 - 12:00 - 1:00 - Dr. Jumi Gogoi, UBC - Decision support for BC wine grapes: Cold hardiness modeling and the Canadian Vineyard Atlas This session will introduce new predictive models being developed to forecast cold hardiness risk across BC's diverse vineyard regions and grape varieties. We will also showcase the Canadian...
Hosted by the BC Wine Grape Council R&D and Health & Safety Committees Smoke taint in BC what we know Presenters: - Lindsay Hainstock, BC Ministry of Food and Agriculture...
RESCHEDULED August 25, 2026, 9:00 - 10:00 via Zoom Join the BC Wine Grape Council AGM to learn about ongoing projects and future initiatives planned for current fiscal year. Register...