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Apple Maturity Monitoring and Harvest Decision Support Services for Okanagan and Similkameen

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is seeking specialized services to support apple growers in the Okanagan and Similkameen regions with harvest decision-making. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Agriculture and Food (administered by VGN Resources Group Inc.) - Scope of Services: - Weekly maturity progression bulletins for at least four key apple varieties during the harvest season - Development of practical harvest decision tools, including an apple maturity assessment factsheet - Delivery of three regional training sessions for growers, packinghouse staff, and new entrants on apple harvest maturity assessment - Products/Services Requested: - Apple maturity monitoring and harvest decision support services - No specific part numbers or commercial products are listed - Unique Requirements: - Focus on agricultural extension programming related to environment and climate change - Services must be tailored to the Okanagan and Similkameen growing areas - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

This solicitation is for the delivery of weekly maturity progression bulletins for at least four key apple varieties across the Okanagan and Similkameen growing areas during the 2026 harvest season, approximately late August through October. The contractor will also develop practical harvest decision tools, including an apple maturity assessment factsheet, by December 31, 2026. Additionally, three regional training sessions will be delivered during the 2026 harvest season to assist growers, packinghouse staff, and new entrants in assessing apple harvest maturity. The contract duration is estimated to be 4 months.

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