Resources and Links
The graphs include Growing Degree Day accumulation, total monthly Growing Degree Days and Frost Free Days.
Represents growers in matters such as: Plant import regulations; risk management programs (i.e. Crop Insurance & CAIS); farm practices topics; rural/urban land use issues; water use and conservation discussion; Environmental Farm Plan Program; and update to the BCMAL “Cost in establishing a vinefera vineyard
BCWA is the regulator that implements the system of wine standards and authorizes wineries to use certain prescribed terms on wine labels, such as “BC VQA” and “Okanagan Valley” that assure the consumer that the wine is made from 100% British Columbia grown grapes and that the wine is free of specific faults.
888 Westminster Ave West, Penticton BC V2A 8S2
Tel (250) 492-2872 Toll Free: 10877-499-2872
Stephan Berney – General Manager Email: steve.berney@bcvqa.ca
Lorrie Zander – VQA Technician Email: lorrie.zander@bcvqa.ca
A voluntary trade association with member fees to be based on BC wine sales. It builds and markets the Wines of British Columbia (BC VQA) wine brand; creates the business climate that allows members to prosper, liaises with government and stakeholders on key business and regulatory issues; promotes the industry to key wine, food, and travel media; and coordinates the yearly crop analysis report for industry
The Canadian Vintners Association is Canada's national association of vintners, an organization dedicated to the promotion and well being of Canada's wine sector.
440 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 200, Ottawa, ON. K1R 7X6
Tel: (613) 782-2283 Fax: (613) 782-2239
E-mail: info@canadianvintners.com
FARSHA’s mandate is the development and provision of health and safety services to BC agriculture, through: Training programs for employers, supervisors, and workers – on or off-site; booklets, brochures, and other information materials; site evaluations; consultations and guidance; programs for farm workplaces; and promotion activities, such as displays and information tables at agriculture-related events.
102-5755 Glover Rd. Langley, BC V3A 8H4
Tel: (604) 532-1789 Fax: (604) 532-1786 Toll Free: 1-877-533-1789
E-mail: farmsafe@farsha.bc.ca
Providing worker safety resources, training & advisory services for wineries & breweries
Invests federal and provincial funds in innovative projects for the benefit of British Columbia's
agriculture and agri-foods industry
PO Box 8248, Victoria, BC V8W 3R9
Tel: (250) 356-1833 Fax: (250) 953-5162
General inquiries about funding: funding@iafbc.ca All other inquiries: info@iafbc.ca
They have useful information on irrigation & weather calculators and the like.
2330 Woodstock Drive, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2E5
Tel: (604) 859-8222 Fax: (604) 859-8224
Manufacturing licensing (Winery, Brewery & Distillery)
1019 Wharf St. 2nd Floor, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y9
Mailing: PO Box 9292, Stn. Prov. Govt., Victoria, BC V8W 9J8
Tel: (250) 387-9132 Fax: 250-387-9184
Interprets LDB policies, legislation and operational requirements for all private-sector retailing outlets that fall under the jurisdiction of the LDB, including beer and wine stores and on-site manufacturing stores
2625 Rupert Street, Vancouver BC V5M 3T5
Tel: (604) 252-3000 Fax: (604) 252-3099
Viticulture, Winery Assistant, and Wine Sales Certificates
Advice on wildlife and ecosystem management. Support for sustainable winegrowing program
Oversees the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Wine Festivals
1527 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A7
Tel: (250) 861-6654 or 1-800-972-5151 Fax: (250) 861-3942
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve an environmentally sustainable agriculture, a competitive agriculture that proactively manages risk, and an innovative agriculture.
For temperature, rain fall, wind, sun, snow… (There may be a fee)
Agriculture Employer representative/Facilitator for Foreign Worker Programs.
WorkSafeBC is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of this province. We consult with and educate employers and workers and monitor compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
