# Event Details - **Event Name**: Grower Talk: Orchard Cover Crops & Soil Health - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in person to chat about cover crops and boosting soil health in Okanagan orchards.About this EventJoin Us for the Living Lab: Orchard Cover Crops & Soil Health – Grower Talk!Join us for a practical grower-focused session on cover crops and soil health in Okanagan orchards, co-organized by the BC Fruit Growers’ Association (BCFGA) and the Summerland Research Team (led by Kirsten Hannam, Jesse MacDonald and Mehdi Sharifi).This show-and-tell demonstration will highlight insights from Living Lab cover crop trials, focusing on key soil health indicators — including soil aggregate stability and pH — and what they mean for orchard performance and soil management.Researchers will also introduce practical tools developed for growers, including:Cover Crop Identification Field GuideGrowing Degree Day Calculator for fall-planted cover crops (developed by AAFC)Farm-ready soil pH testing kits prepared by the Research StationParticipants will have the opportunity to connect with researchers, see tools firsthand, and discuss how these resources can support orchard management.Samples of cover crop seed may be available for interested growers (while supplies last).Registration:Pre-registration is required by March 17 to facilitate access to the Research Station.This event is free for BCFGA members.We look forward to seeing you there!**Access to the Summerland Research & Development CentreDue to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s security protocols and the short timelines associated with this event, all attendees must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.All attendees must register in advance and email the following information to gnelson@bcfga.com:Required details:Full name (first and last)Company or institution name (if applicable)Company address (if applicable)Date of birthNationalityThis information will be used solely for security clearance purposes and will be handled with strict confidentiality. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/summerland/grower-talk-orchard-cover-crops-and-soil-health/100001984911654190 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Summerland - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Summerland Research and Development Centre - **lat**: 49.5657147 - **long**: -119.6369006 - **full address**: Summerland Research and Development Centre, 4200 British Columbia 97, Summerland, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Grower Talk: Orchard Cover Crops & Soil Health - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/034ac23ab21b2f5ea6d207f3aea0c5cb03a201db1a4bdf73584c2e098780cfca-rimg-w1200-h1000-dc1d3015-gmir.jpg?v=1773410077 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Grower Talk: Orchard Cover Crops & Soil Health being held? - **A:** Grower Talk: Orchard Cover Crops & Soil Health takes place on Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Summerland Research and Development Centre, 4200 British Columbia 97, Summerland, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Grower Talk: Orchard Cover Crops & Soil Health? - **A:** Grower Talk: Orchard Cover Crops & Soil Health is organized by BCFGA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Grower Talk: Orchard Cover Crops & Soil Health is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Summerland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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