Time to list grapes wanted and available for harvest this fall-- see Buy and Sell page
draft contract forms are given on Growers Info. Page
El Nino Ended. Cool conditions expected.
The 2009 El Nino warm ocean system has been replaced by a strong La Nina cool system. An cool summer is predicted
(latest update, July 19). Be prepared for a late harvest.
See NOAA summary: http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/lanina/enso_evolution-status-fcsts-web.pdf
WIGA Conference 2010
Many thanks to Pat George and the many volunteers for the very successful 2010 WIGA spring Growers and Viticulture Conference. WIGA wishes to acknowledge the support of the Agri-Food Initiative, Agri-Food Canada, and B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Lands for making this conference possible.
The conference presentations are available on the Events Page.
Funding Opportunities Booklet for BC Producers, Processors and Associations
See: Web Site of: British Columbia Regional Office, Agri-Food Trade Service
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (first report on Web Site list of reports)
Web Site: http://www.ats-sea.agr.gc.ca/reg/bc-eng.htm
Also see: Van. Is Growing Page (Growers Info) for pdf file
Grape vine Crown Gall and certified vine stock. See new information
from Margaret Green at Saanich Research Station- Events & News Page ___________________________________________________________________________________
WIGA holds monthly meetings, usually 3rd Wednesday
of the month. Visitors are welcome to attend
Map, meeting events, agenda: WIGA
Meetings page. For membership application: Contact
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