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About the BC Cherry Association

The BC Cherry Association (BCCA) represents growers, marketers, packers, researchers and industry members. The BCCA sponsors research to grow and deliver top quality cherries to markets around the world. We also work to promote and strengthen marketing opportunities.

OUR RESEARCH

The BCCA supports research projects that help advance the cherry industry. Successful projects on pest control, post harvest handling, breeding, and disease suppression are examples of work done in past.

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OUR MARKETING

The BCCA works with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the BC Ministry of Agriculture to administer export programs. We also act as the industry body when negotiating market access for new cherry export deals.

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GROWER RESOURCES

The BCCA works with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the BC Ministry of Agriculture to administer export programs. We also act as the industry body when negotiating market access for new cherry export deals.

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Our Latest News

Field Days - April 26th & April 27th

Please join us for a cherry field day to discuss managing cherry orchards with crop loss due to cold temperatures. 

There will be two field days, one will be held in Summerland on Friday April 26th and the other will be held in Creston on Saturday April 27th. 

Please register in advance by emailing admin@bccherry.com!

See the event poster for more...

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Southern Interior Horticulture Show

Come say hi to us at the Southern Interior Horticulture Show in Penticton on Friday February 16th and Saturday February 17th!

The Southern Interior Horticulture Show is a two-day event at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre focused on the cherry, apple and grape sectors in BC. This event is a conference and horticultural tradeshow all rolled into one....

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We're hiring for the 2024 summer season!

Looking to work in the beautiful Okanagan this summer? We are looking to add to our team for the 2024 cherry season. Do you like talking to people, and do you have a reliable vehicle to visit Okanagan orchards? Do you have computer skills? Can you write an email that is clear and without major spelling or grammar...

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BCCA AGM 2024

UPDATE: the RSVP date has been extended to Friday Feb 23rd. Please register by the end of the day on Feb 23rd. 

Mark your calendars! The annual BC Cherry Association AGM will be held on March 1st in Kelowna. It is an all day event with lunch included. As usual we will begin with the annual business meeting then...

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