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IN THIS ISSUE Spring 2010


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Despite tight budgets, B.C. agriculture minister Steve Thomson is confident the Olympics will help showcase British Columbia’s berries and other high-quality produce to the world. See page 6.


PESTICIDE UPDATE FARM MANAGEMENT PRUNINGS


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3 17 CLICK-ON CALCULATOR


New online management tool helps farmers determine the most efficient use of their irrigation system.


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SERIOUS NEED FILLED


The Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association has a variety of programs and services available to help growers reduce the risk of injury and death.


TOUGHER BUT STILL TASTY


Berry breeder Chaim Kempler reports promising results with new Stolo and Nis’ga strawberry varieties; increased popularity for Chemainus and Saanich raspberries.


MEET THE SPECIALIST


Mark Sweeney reflects on the changes and challenges that have marked the career of the province’s point man for the berry industry.


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