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
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
Research Template: Test New Crops with On-Farm Research
This fillable template introduces the value of testing new crops to adapt to climate change and walks through the steps to carry out a research
Enabling Climate Change Adaptation Through On-Farm Research Templates
This two-year project developed three research templates for getting started with on-farm research to test new practices. Each template also includes a case study. Learn
Wine Grape Phenology in the Okanagan
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
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
Maximizing Forage Yield With Integrated Cropping System
These resources detail the process and findings from a three-year applied research project that studied ways to improve forage yield and quality under current conditions
Maximizing Forage Yield By Optimizing Irrigation
This report details the process and findings from a three-year applied research project that studied ways to improve forage yield and quality under current conditions
Keyline Water Management Techniques on Vancouver Island
This report details the process and findings of an applied research project that studied two keyline water management techniques on three farms in the Capital
Guide to Conducting Research on the Farm
This guide, and supporting case studies, walks producers through a step-by-step process for planning, preparing and conducting research trials on the farm. Some of these steps
Applied Agricultural Research in the Cariboo
These resources provide an overview of the process to create an agricultural research organization for the Cariboo region. The 2017 project report and summary describe the
Legume Alternatives to Alfalfa: Fact Sheet
This fact sheet summarizes information about three legume alternatives to alfalfa — birdsfoot trefoil, sainfoin and cicer milkvetch — and outlines characteristics of each, including: Uses Recovery
