Linking Farmland to Floodplains
Warming winter and spring temperatures are changing precipitation patterns and causing earlier and more rapid snowmelt. These factors, combined with projected increases in spring precipitation,
The Vancouver Island Pests, Pollinators and Beneficials Project (VIPPB)
The Vancouver Island Pests, Pollinators and Beneficials Project (VIPPB) had its first season in 2021, and was developed with support from the previous Vancouver Island
Pollinator Assessment and Crop/Climate Analysis for Bulkley-Nechako and Fraser-Fort George
Climate change in the Bulkley-Nechako and Fraser-Fort George Regional Districts (BNFFG) is expected to result in altered temperature and precipitation regimes, and growing seasons that
Strategy for Weather Network Renewal for Tree Fruits in the Okanagan and Creston Valleys
This project looked at the existing weather monitoring network in the Okanagan and Creston Valleys. A roadmap for its enhancement, expansion, and sustainable operation was
Evaluating Mass Trapping as a Tool for Non-Chemical Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) Management
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) has been a major concern for all small fruit crops, including berries and soft fruits, in British Columbia since its detection
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
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
Pest and Pollinator Assessment on Vancouver Island
This report reviews and summarizes current resources, monitoring activities and research related to agriculturally relevant pests, pollinators and beneficial insects in the Vancouver Island region. Gaps,
Provincial Weather Monitoring Network
This report outlines a road map — providing clear, actionable steps — for establishing and maintaining a sustainable agricultural weather monitoring program in BC. The report
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
Transferring Knowledge About Water Management
The report summarizes a series of activities undertaken to provide knowledge transfer of water management practices to producers in the Bulkley-Nechako & Fraser Fort-George region. Activities
Communication Before, During and After Wildfire
These resources support communication and wildfire preparedness planning among local governments and agricultural residents. The 2018 report summarizes the results of a consultation process with agriculture
