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Welcome To The BC Cherry Association

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

2026 Cherry Export Program Registration is OPEN - Deadline to register is March 15th

2026-02-14 14:30:00

Registration for the 2026 Cherry Export Programs is open. The DEADLINE to register is March 15th.  Registration looks a little different this year. The CFIA has moved to an electronic system through My CFIA, and we have updated the BCCA Export Program payment form to a spreadsheet that will auto-calculate your fees and trapping needs. To complete your registration you must: Complete your...

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BCCA AGM and Annual Conference - March 6th, 2026 - RSVP by Feb 20th

2026-02-11 09:07:10

The BC Cherry Association's AGM and Annual Conference will be taking place on Friday March 6th, 2026 at Trinity Church in Kelowna.  This year's event will include the usual business meeting first thing in the morning, followed by speakers on topics of interest to cherry industry stakeholders. It will also include coffee/snacks and a luncheon. Similar to last years' AGM we...

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We're Hiring for the 2025 Season!

2026-02-10 14:53:42

Are you looking to work in the beautiful Okanagan this summer? We are looking to fill two to three summer staff positions for the 2026 cherry season. We are seeking one to two positive, self-motivated, and organized summer employee to help coordinate programs for the export of Canadian cherries to overseas markets. Another person will be hired to gather photo...

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SIHS Early Bird Pricing ends January 16th

2026-01-09 09:00:00

You have one week left to grab tickets at a discount for the Southern Interior Horticulture Show (SIHS). Early-Bird registration for the SIHS closes on January 16th, 2026 (next Friday!). Don't wait, grab your discounted tickets now! Get your tickets HERE. The SIHS is taking place this February 11th and 12th at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.  The upcoming SIHS will feature...

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BC Cherry Association
  • Box 21059 Orchard Park Post Office, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9N8