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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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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
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SUMMARY:Export Navigator Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Export Navigator invites B.C. alcohol producers to a free 90-minute webinar on navigating interprovincial trade and regulatory barriers. \nBreaking Barriers: Navigating Interprovincial Alcohol Trade for B.C. Producers \nLearn what it takes to grow beyond B.C.\, from D2C shipping limitations to labeling compliance and market-specific strategies. \nPresented in partnership with B.C. Beverage Technology Access Centre (BCBTAC). \nWhy Attend? \n\nUnderstand provincial differences in sales\, storage\, and labeling\nGet clarity on CFTA\, QA/lab testing\, and regulatory efforts\nIdentify where opportunities exist for your products\nAccess tools and guidance to support your expansion\n\nDate: September 24\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 – 11:30 AM (PT)\nRegister: Webinar Registration – Zoom \nCan’t join live? Register to receive a recording after the session \nQuestions? Contact info@exportnavigator.ca.
URL:https://bcwgc.org/event/export-navigator-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity in the Vineyard - Northern Tour
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity in the Vineyard – Northern Tour \nEvent Date & Time:Tuesday\, August 6\, 2025 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST \nEvent Description: Join us for the Northern leg of our Biodiversity in the Vineyard field tour\, hosted in collaboration with researchers and viticulturists. This engaging field day invites you into active vineyard sites in Kelowna and West Kelowna\, where we’ll explore real-world applications of biodiversity practices that support healthy vineyards and resilient ecosystems. \nThrough hands-on demonstrations and open discussion\, participants will gain insights into: \n\nCover crop projects\nSoil health\, beneficial insects\, and nematodes\nTools such as the microBIOMETER® for on-site soil analysis\n\n📍 Tour Stops Include: \n\nWaldhof Vineyards (Gebert Family)\, Kelowna – 5225 Lakeshore Road Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4J1\nKalala Vineyards (Kalala Winery)\, West Kelowna – 3361 Glencoe Rd\, West Kelowna\, BC V4T 1M1\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. \n📝 Registration is required. \n📄 Full itinerary available here: \n👉 View Full Itinerary \nWhat to Bring:Comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, water bottle\, and a notepad if desired. Please arrive 15 minutes prior for check-in. \nQuestions?Contact: Dr. Mehdi Sharifi – mehdi.sharifi@agr.gc.ca Cell#: 250-609-1127 \n  \nView our Southern Tour here
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LOCATION:Waldhof Viineyard\, 5225 Lakeshore Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Research Updates,Demonstration,Field Day
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity in the Vineyard - Southern Tour
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity in the Vineyard – Southern Tour \nEvent Date & Time: Tuesday\, August 5\, 2025 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST \nEvent Description: \nJoin us for the Southern leg of our Biodiversity in the Vineyard field tour\, hosted in collaboration with researchers and viticulturists. This engaging field day invites you into active vineyard sites in Okanagan Falls and Oliver\, where we’ll explore real-world applications of biodiversity practices that support healthy vineyards and resilient ecosystems. \nThrough hands-on demonstrations and open discussion\, participants will gain insights into: \n\nCover crop projects\nSoil health\, beneficial insects\, and nematodes\nEquipment demos including the roller crimper\nTools such as the microBIOMETER® for on-site soil analysis\n\n📍 Tour Stops Include: \n\nThomas Ranch Vineyard (Arterra Wines)\, Okanagan Falls – 4381 Oliver Ranch Road\, Okanagan Falls\, V0H 1R2\nDiamondback Vineyard (Andrew Peller)\, Oliver – 500 Burrowing Owl Pl\, Oliver\, BC V0H 1T1\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. \n📝 Registration is required. Register here \n👉 View Full Itinerary \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, water bottle\, and a notepad if desired. Please arrive 15 minutes prior for check-in. \nQuestions? Contact: Dr. Mehdi Sharifi – mehdi.sharifi@agr.gc.ca Cell#: 250-609-1127 \n  \nView our Northern Tour here
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LOCATION:Thomas Ranch Vineyard\, 4381 Oliver Ranch Road\, Okanagan Falls\, BC\, V0H 1R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Research Updates,Demonstration,Field Day
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