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Growers and packing facility representatives who want to export their cherries to China, Japan, Thailand, the European Union, or the UK this year have until March 11, 2022 to get their applications in. Please find all the documents and instructions...

The BCCA AGM will be held on the mornings of Wednesday and Thursday February 23-24, 2022 from 8:30am to 12pm. It will once more be a virtual event held on the Zoom Webinars platform. Attendees can expect to hear lots...

Members of the Little Cherry Disease/Western X Task Force are organizing grower information meetings for cherry growers in the Okanagan/Similkameen and Creston Valleys on the following 2021 dates: Creston: Tuesday June 15, 9:30 am, Millenium Park Oliver: Wednesday June 16,...

Little Cherry Disease is becoming a problem in Washington State orchards. It may be coming across the border, and Canadian growers need to be ready. Gayle Krahn, Chair of the BCCA Research and Extension Committee has prepared an information sheet...

The CFIA has sent out the 2021 export program documents, and they have been posted on the BCCA website, along with the payment form. If you are a grower or packing facility interested in shipping to China, Japan, the EU...

Join us on February 18 and 19, 2021 for our annual stakeholder meetings, going online for 2021! We have a great lineup for you and it should be very informative. We’re using a different format this year with two shorter...

St Jean Baptiste Day: Quebecois workers are reminded that large gatherings are currently prohibited. Please see the following letter HERE to read about how you can help keep yourself and the community safe during St. Jean Baptiste Day....

BC has been successful at preventing the spread of COVID-19, however local communities are concerned about the arrival of seasonal workers and the increased risk of COVID-19 transmission. Fruit pickers play a crucial role in the Okanagan and we want...

Don’t forget to renew your 2019/20 membership. Find the updated Membership Form here. If you would like to sponsor the BC Cherry Association, please see the information here!...

Documents are now available for growers and packing facilities for 2020 export programs. Registration and participation is required for growers and packers shipping to: China Japan Thailand The European Union (EU) (New for 2020; as yet unconfirmed) Below you will...