British Columbia Wine Grape Council

Optimization of grape production in Eastern Canada
2025-05-22 10:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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 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.
Attendees can submit questions when registering, as well as during the webinar. We hope you will join us!
Date: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm Eastern time
Location: Zoom webinar
The webinar is free to attend but registration is required!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

BCWGC May 15, 2025 R&D Committee Meeting
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 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.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DkIlrUEwTians47niNrX-g

Shuswap Kontiki Kiln Biochar Demo
2025-05-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Sunnybrae Vineyard, 3849 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road, Tappen, British Columbia, Canada
Witness a live biochar burn in process using vineyard prunings in a traditional kiln. Stop by anytime between 10:00 – 2:00
Learn about the benefits of biochar and why local vineyards, orchards, farms and forestry sectors are starting to implement this ancient practice already successful in other countries.
Hosted by RegenerativeBiochar.ca | email: regenerative.biochar@proton.me

Kontiki Kiln Biochar Burn Demonstration
2025-05-01 09:00 - 14:00 | 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
Increase microbial life in soils
Build resilience to disease and climate
Build healthy soils = healthy body
Increase crop yields.

Email: rengenerativegeo@proton.me
Stop by anytime during the day!

Grape & Wine Research Users Meeting - AAFC Research Results from the CAP Cluster
2025-04-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Summerland Research & Development Centre, 4200 Highway #97, Summerland, British Columbia, V0H 1Z0, Canada
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.
Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST / 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM EST / 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM AST
Cost: FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!!
Location: In-person or online.
For In-Person Attendance REGISTER HERE (Maximum of 80 spots)

Summerland Research & Development Centre (4200 Highway #97, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0), registration is required.
Due to space limitations, spots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents must register by April 4th (this is due to additional security protocols)
Canadian citizens and permanent residents must register by April 14th

Online Attendance REGISTER HERE
Registration is required for virtual access. A Microsoft Teams link will be sent to registered attendees 48-72 hours prior to the live event.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:

Test Event 1
2025-02-01 08:00 - 17:00
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