I N T H I S I S S U E FALL 2013
Serving the tree fruit, grape and wine industries of British Columbia, Canada
Published quarterly by OMedia Communications
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On The Cover SandyMcCarthy, salesmanager of theB.C. Tree Fruits
Co-operative retail outlet in Penticton,will be out of a job at the end ofOctober. Formore on the impacts of ongoing industry restructuring, see pages 6 through 10.
Susan McIver photo
MARKETWATCH PETERWATERMAN
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REAL ESTATE ON THE BLOCK
B.C. Tree Fruits Co-operative boss Alan Tyabji explains how proceeds expected to exceed costs of facility improvements as consolidation continues.
SMOOTHING THE BUMPS
Marketing consultant Scott Davis offers tips to winemakers on how to develop a successful sales strategy.
HARVESTING SUNSHINE
It took several years and a lot of hard work for Devin Jell’s trellis doodles to become a reality at GartrellHeritage Farms.
DO IT YOURSELF TERROIR
Gary Strachan explains why a careful pre-planting assessment of a vineyard site is essential for proper modification.
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