I N T H I S I S S U E SUMMER 2013
Serving the tree fruit, grape and wine industries of British Columbia, Canada
Published quarterly by OMedia Communications
Publisher and Editor Bryden Winsby
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Horticultural Adviser and Contributing Editor
Peter Waterman
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Associate Editor Judie Steeves
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Contributors
Pat Bowen, Tracy Clark, Lyonel Doherty, Cheryl Hampson, Eugene Hogue, Sean Kuchta,
Susan McIver, Denise Neilsen, Gerry Neilsen, Scott Smith, Gary Strachan, Bill Taylor, Kevin Usher, Ray Johnson
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On The Cover Retirement isn’t on the immediate horizon for Don
Triggs, whose stellar career in the wine industry has headed in yet another direction. See page 7.
Judie Steeves photo WINE BY THE NUMBERS
Can’t do the calculations in your head? Gary Strachan explains how a Pearson Square or a Delle Equation could help.
regulars UP FRONT
MARKETWATCH PETERWATERMAN
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WINEMAKER’S BOOKSHELF 31 PRUNINGS
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IPM ACROSS THE POND
British expert describes alternatives being developed in the United Kingdomto combat pome fruit pests.
CHERRY REORGANIZATION
Council idea fizzles, but new group intends to focus onmarketing opportunities as well as research.
MOBILE BOTTLER BUSY
Artus operation has grown with the B.C. industry, attracting customers both large and small as they realize savings in several ways.
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