Agricultural Organizations

Founded in 1997, the BCAC Agriculture Council (BCAC) provides leadership in representing, promoting, and advocating the collective interests of all agricultural producers in the Province of BC.

Okanagan fruit growers are leaders in new environmentally friendly crop protection methods. We are pioneering Sterile Insect Release (SIR) technology for one of the world's worst apple and pear pests - the codling moth. The SIR program is enhanced by our B.C. Good Agricultural Practices program.

The BCGA represents growers in matters such as:
-Plant Import Regulations
-Risk Management Programs such as Crop Insurance & CAIS
-Farm Practices topics
-Rural/urban land use issues
-Water use & conservation discussions
-Environmental Farm Planning Program
-Update to the BCMAL Cost of Establishing a Vinifera Vineyard

Our 12th. year (2007) as the Kelowna Farmers' & Crafters' Market promises to be an exciting year with attendance and vendors participation continuing to grow. We are also increasing the number of days the market will be open.

The OKCGA was formed in 1998 by a small group of cherry growers seeking to pool financial resources to increase research and development of cherry production in the region. Through a voluntary contribution of a penny per pound from each grower, significant gains have been made - not just in research, but in other areas, such as work to get minor use pesticide registrations approved, orchard and employment issues, and forums for growers. Since inception, over $1450,000 in grower levy contributions has enabled us do many more times that value in research.
The OKCGA executive also contribute many hours on other imatters, such as chemical registration, labor issues, taxation, and public relations for the cherry industry, field days and forums, and communications.

f you need seasonal workers Okanaganpicking.com is a great tool. Okanaganpicking.com attracts thousands of interested workers every month. We provide resources like hostel locations, places to shower and many resources to help make finding a job picking fruit in the Okanagan a cleaner, safer, and more productive experience.

The Certified Organic Associations of BC (COABC) is the only government-approved body responsible for overseeing the BC Certified Organic Program. The COABC is designated to implement the program under the Food Choice and Quality Act.