IN THIS ISSUE Fall 2011


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The experienced hands of Ray Biln with blueberries grown at Silver Valley Farm, which has evolved into much more than its intended original purpose, a place to ease into retirement. See page 5.


Judie Steeves photo British Columbia Berry Grower • Fall 2011 3


INVASIVE PLANTS RESEARCH UPDATE PRUNINGS


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18 14 BUGS CAN BE ALLIES


A look at how biological control using insects can be an effective alternative to manual labour and chemical warfare against invasive plants.


HEALTH BENEFITS STUDIED


Anti-inflammatory qualities could mean big marketing opportunities for blueberries and their by-products.


9 MAJOR MILESTONE


Pacific Agri-food Research Centre's Agassiz facility has now been on the leading edge of agricultural science for 125 years.


features 7


NATIONAL STRATEGY


Raising funds for research and promotion seen as a major benefit from establishing national berry councils.


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