Wine grape phenology in the Okanagan: fact sheets
These fact sheets provide information on the development stages for wine grapes (phenology). They identify historical trends as well as how the stages of maturity differ across…
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…
Climate-resilient livestock surface water in the Cariboo
Climate change is expected to exacerbate threats to surface water sources for livestock and wildlife in the Cariboo region, an area already experiencing reduced surface water availability…
Brown marmorated stink bug: fact sheet
The brown marmorated stink bug is present throughout BC, from downtown Kelowna to Vancouver Island, and can damage fruit and grape crops. This fact sheet provides detailed…
Invasive species in the Cariboo: fact sheet
This fact sheet highlights five key invasive species for Cariboo producers to lookout for: True armyworm Tall yellow buttercup Western corn rootworm Quackgrass Phytophthora root rot Information…
Perennial pepperweed: fact sheet
Perennial pepperweed is an invasive species particularly noxious in the East Kootenay and Thompson-Nicola regions. It is a serious threat to rangelands, croplands, pastures and riparian areas….
Farm flood readiness toolkit
This toolkit will help producers prepare for and recover from flooding. The toolkit includes eight fact sheets that provide information about topics ranging from determining flood risk…
Best practices for on-farm management of runoff, drainage and erosion
These resources summarize the current state of knowledge and practices for managing runoff, drainage and erosion in the Peace. They include the results of consultation with local…
Vineyard water use efficiency, cost in vineyards, & how to measure water use
This report summarizes current approaches to irrigation management and technology in the Okanagan wine grape industry. Interviews with growers and other experts provided information about the current…
Pest monitoring in the Peace region
Visit the Peace Region Forage Seed Association’s pest monitoring Facebook page for regular updates during the growing season and watch this webinar to learn more about the…