British Columbia Grapegrowers' Association

06/10/2026

06/04/2026

"Soon afterwards, Tom’s work with pests and wine grapes would become invaluable".

A single moment can change everything. A perfect tune playing across some piano keys. A formula finally balancing after years of pondering. A misstep with a stranger on the street that ends in a love story. For Dr. Tom Lowery, a chance encounter led to one of the greatest discoveries of his career, one that wine lovers across the country are very grateful for.

https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agri-info/good-news-grows/research-uncorked-dr-tom-lowerys-lifetime-discoveries-help-protect-bcs-wine-industry-pests

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Summerland Research and Development Centre (SuRDC).

05/30/2026

Thank you for taking the time to attend the BCGA Spring Workshop.

Growers shared useful knowledge and information to help others in their own vineyards, making our BC grape-growing community stronger by working together.

Thank you to our hosts Kismet Estate Winery, presenters Gagan Dhaliwal and Gary Zhygailo, Columbia Grapegrowers' Association Board Directors, and industry partners Southern Irrigation, Verdi Agriculture, Lumo, who provided key information on practical systems and solutions for attendees. For those who couldn't attend in person, please check your inbox; we will email links to the workshop presentations.

05/27/2026

Find out what's new in Canadian grapevine research, learn more about the work CGCN is doing, and discover helpful grape and wine industry resources.

05/27/2026

👌FREE for Members👌 Spring 2026 Workshop: Irrigation & Contracts
$20 for non-members - pay at the door, or purchase a BCGA membership

🍇Join us in person at The Hanger, Kismet Winery, Oliver, BC, on May 28 at 1 PM. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/bcga-spring-2026-workshop

🍇Don't miss the question-and-answer session, share experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other

🍇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.

🍇Growers will leave with practical insights they can apply in their own vineyards to improve decision‑making, reduce risk, and build more resilient operations.

05/22/2026

The Olympic Average Sales Cap affects grapegrowers through reduced winery purchasing capacity, increased agricultural risk, and supply chain impacts

➡️ has formally requested British Columbia Grapegrowers' Association support for joint advocacy and coordinated industry engagement. WGBC and BCGA have been actively engaging with government, including key Ministers, senior staff, and the

👉The government recognizes there may be unintended impacts and may be open to targeted solutions supported by strong economic evidence and industry alignment. Jeff Guignard , President & CEO, and Bobby Ercego, President , clarified that any future government meetings would be conducted collaboratively between both associations.

❓What is the timeline? WGBC is working to secure a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture and Food in early June to present the economic analysis and supporting findings.

➡️ and the share an interest in ensuring that the recovery framework supports both winery stability and long-term demand for BC-grown grapes. This matters because the current structure may influence:

• Confidence in future grape purchasing.
• Planning across vineyards and wineries.
• Employment and investment decisions; and
• Economic activity across the broader supply chain.

🍇A coordinated winery–grape grower perspective can help communicate the full recovery picture and support a practical path forward. All parties will convene another meeting in the next two weeks to share the results of our analysis directly with the industry.

🙏Thank you for working with us to protect BC grape growing🍇

Take the five-minute survey here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PreZZkbxCk2TUVwcq4vxY0fKLE7FEbxLjsv8mHisFjxUQ0U1TjRQTFNIVEwySVEyUDBRS1E5Nzc2Qi4u

05/20/2026

Don't miss out - Last chance to register!

WAVEx Webinar - Heat Mitigation in Vineyards

Date: TOMORROW - Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm (PT)
Register now!

Dr. Markus Keller, Viticulture Professor at Washington State University, will share results from field trials testing the use of undervine foggers and the use of supplemental irrigation before or during heat waves. He will discuss impacts on vine growth, yield, fruit composition, and water use. Dr. Lav Khot from WSU’s AgWeatherNet will present the implementation of AgWeatherNet Smart Farms for sensor-guided heat stress management. He will also highlight smartphone and weather-guided web tools available within AgWeathertNet to help growers with effectively mitigating heat stress.

https://washingtonwine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h2L4QrxZRBmT18vaBK2lIQ #/registration

05/18/2026

Interested in taking your irrigation and grower contracts knowledge to the next level? Don't miss the BCGA Spring 2026 Workshop: Irrigation & Contracts!

Join us in person at The Hanger, Kismet Estate Winery, Oliver, BC, on May 28 at 1 PM. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/bcga-spring-2026-workshop

FREE for BCGA Members, $20 for Non-Members who can pay at the door or purchase a BCGA Membership.

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.

The workshop will conclude with a question-and-answer session, giving participants the chance to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other.

Growers will leave with practical insights they can apply in their own vineyards to improve decision‑making, reduce risk, and build more resilient operations.