Interested in using the BC DAS System but not sure where to begin?

This introductory video provides a step‑by‑step walkthrough of the platform, including how to navigate key tools and customize BCDAS for your orchard or vineyard. In the video, Molly Thurston of Pearl Agriculture demonstrates how to find and add weather stations, select pest, disease, and phenology models, and access important resources such as the online BC Tree Fruit Production Guide (BCTFPG) and the Northwest Horticultural Council’s Maximum Residue Level (MRL) database for export markets.

To get the most value from BCDAS, growers are encouraged to regularly monitor conditions in their own blocks while following along with the models. This integrated approach increases the accuracy and usefulness of model predictions for your specific location.

If you're looking for more hands‑on learning, explore the series of field‑based Horticultural Short Films (“hort shorts”). These short videos offer practical guidance on spray timing, orchard disease and pest management, and horticultural practices in the context of BC growing conditions. They are designed to complement the online tools available through BCDAS.