BC Sustainable Winegrowing Program

The BC SWP identifies and promotes sustainable practices for grape growing, wine production, and winery hospitality services that will support a viable, competitive and continually improving wine industry in British Columbia.

Click here to learn more about the Program and to download the self-assessments and guidebooks.

Health and Safety for Small and Medium Sized Wineries Handbook

The Health & Safety Committee is pleased to present the Health and Safety for Small and Medium-sized Wineries handbook that was developed in partnership with WorkSafe BC.

Click here to learn more about the Program and to download the guidebooks.

Best Practices Guide for Grapes

Non-members: $50.00

Members: $35.00

Click here for more information about content and ordering.

British Columbia Wine Grape Council

The 12th Annual Enology & Viticulture Conference

This exciting international event provides you with many opportunities to networks with over 200 and 300 delegates, talk with suppliers about the most recent products, and learn the best techniques both in the vineyard and in the winery.

Dates: Monday, July 18 and Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Next scheduled event

Managing Health and Safety for New Vineyard Managers
Thu, 02/23/2012

BC Wine Grape Council

Is proud to offer the “Health & Safety” workshop

Managing Health and Safety

for New Vineyard Managers

Carol Reid

Provincial Safety Consultant, Orchards & Vineyards - FARSHA

Monday, March 12, 2012

8:30 to 12:30 pm

Poplar Grove Winery

425 Middle Bench Rd N., Penticton

This workshop is intended for those new to managing a vineyard who are looking for tools to develop an effective health and safety program or for those who want to bring their workers’ health and safety to a higher level.

Session will address
  • Management commitment
  • Supervision
  • Worker involvement
  • Training and education
  • Workplace inspections and risk assessments
  • Safe work procedures
  • Emergency preparedness and response
  • Specific hazards

Health and safety affects your bottom line

Cost: $25/Person + HST

Limited space – Register early!

Pre-Registration is mandatory

To register contact Louise Corbeil

Tel: 250.767.2534 or Email: bcwgc@telus.net

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