Too much water, or too little? Climate resilient vegetable farming

In British Columbia, shifting precipitation patterns are becoming increasingly unpredictable and volatile. Wetter spring and fall shoulder seasons are impeding farmers’ ability to prepare and harvest their…

Agro-thermal heat treatment of grapevines in the Okanagan Valley

The potential of agro-thermal heat treatment to address challenges in wine grape production that are being magnified by increasing variability in temperature and precipitation was evaluated through…

Extending the greenhouse growing season in the Cariboo

These resources summarize the results of a 10-month applied research project that demonstrated and evaluated the use of minidomes and supplemental LED lighting in greenhouses. Trials were…

Reflective tarps to maintain blueberry quality

These resources provide information about the benefits and use of reflective tarps to help maintain the quality of harvested blueberries during periods of high temperatures. The Reflective…

Using vented orchard covers for protecting cherries

These resources detail the process and findings from an applied research project that studied using vented orchard covers to protect cherries from rain splitting and hail damage….

Using plastic films to impact microclimates

These resources detail the process and findings from an applied research project that studied the effects of nine commercially available plastic films as mulches and as crop…

Using high-tunnel structures to improve food crop production in Revelstoke

These resources detail the process and findings from an applied research project studying the use of high-tunnel greenhouses in Revelstoke. The 2.5-year project evaluated: The ability of…