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District Wine Village Creates Unique Experience
With the opening of District Wine Village mere months away, Oliver is about to get a big tourism boost! In summer of 2021, visitors to the Village will get to experience offerings from Winemaker’s Cut, One Faith Vineyards, Vintners Cove Winery, Gneis Read more
Wine Packaging, Bottles & Closures from Interior Beverages
An Okanagan company has teamed up with an American bottle supplier to service the local wine and cider industry. “Saxco International is an industry leader for rigid packaging in the US,” says Ken Millen, GM of Kelowna-based Interior Beverages. Read more
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Handlers Introduces Specialized Orchard and Vine Ferrari Tractors
In October, Handlers Equipment became the new exclusive importer and distributor of Ferrari Tractors in BC. With over 30 years in business, the family-owned, Abbotsford-based Handlers Equipment serves customers throughout the Vancouver metropolitan Read more
Brock’s CCOVI Launches First-of-its-kind Winemaking Course
Wine enthusiasts can look forward to a fascinating new learning opportunity from Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI). Read more
BC Agriculture Sector as an Economic Stabilizer After Covid-19
A study released late in 2020 under the Cultivating Prosperity in BC Project found the agriculture sector will be a critical component in helping the Province of BC recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was launched last March by the BC Agric Read more
Nominations Open for the Canadian Wine Industry Awards
Wine Growers Canada, the national association representing the Canadian wine industry, has officially opened the Canadian Wine Industry Awards 2021 for nominations until Feb. 26, in three categories. Read more
The BC Bee Program
The provincial government wants to put the ‘Bee’ back in BC, offering $100,000 in funding this year for projects aimed at preserving a healthy bee population in British Columbia. Read more
Find out About Community Supported Agriculture
COVID-19 has exposed vulnerabilities to the global food system. In addition to an over-concentration of food processors and increased regional food dependencies, we have seen how large transportation distances and international restrictions can disru Read more
There is Something Magical about Dining in a Dome
Wineries and restaurants are finding new ways for guests to dine safely and in comfort this winter, by installing clear domes that cover the table and the guests. Read more
Are you interested in hiring foreign workers for your company?
Last year we placed more than 5,000 workers in agriculture sector in Canada. Read more
BASF receives label expansion for fungicide Serifel
BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions (BASF) received Health Canada PMRA label expansion for Serifel®. New for the 2021 growing season, Serifel is an innovative biological fungicide with multiple modes of action now available for use on a range of fruit Read more
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Singletree Winery Offers Wine Tastings Inside Domes
Singletree Winery presents an exclusive new tasting experience for wine lovers in the Fraser Valley: Di Vine Domes. By current Public Health regulations, and as it changes the winery will adapt, small groups from the same household (up to 6 people) o Read more
The Pacific Agriculture Show 2021 – Virtual Edition is coming January 28-30!
You can engage with over 125 exhibitors showcasing the latest agriculture machinery, products and services you are looking for…digitally! Read more
Webinar to Explore Grape Mechanization
Wine grape growers are invited to register for an upcoming webinar dedicated to vineyard mechanization. The free WAVEx mechanization webinar is scheduled for January 20, 2021 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Read more
Virtual Ceremony on Wednesday, December 16
The BC Wine Institute (BCWI) invites you to attend the 2020 BCWI Industry Recognition Awards Virtual Ceremony on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Read more
TIME to Give Fundraiser
TIME Winery & Kitchen presents “TIME to Give,” a fundraising event in collaboration with the South Okanagan Women in Need Society’s (SOWINS) Share the Spirit campaign, Sun FM, and EZ Rock. Read more
Photo by Mike Pepperdine
Sea Cider Recognized in “Best of the Northwest” Awards
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse is thrilled to announce that three of its ciders have taken home medals in this year’s “Best of the Northwest” awards. Read more
COVID-19 Recovery Programs to Support Farmers
Two new programs, and increased support for a third one, will help improve food security and build a stronger economy following COVID-19. Read more
US Trade Actions Expanded
The US government is broadening its trade measures against Canadian food producers, announcing three separate investigations into blueberries, bell peppers and strawberries. Read more
District Wine Village Welcomes Their First Wineries
It has been a truly monumental year for District Wine Village, located just north of Oliver. With construction having just started in February, the team at Greyback Construction have already erected the first six buildings, two of which saw their fir Read more
