IN THIS ISSUE SPRING 2015
Serving the tree fruit, grape and wine industries of British Columbia, Canada
Published quarterly by OMedia Communications
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regulars UP FRONT MARKETWATCH On The Cover
When Richard Cleave accepted an offer to manage an Oliver vineyard in 1975 he had no idea of the explosion that lay ahead for the B.C. wine industry and what his role would be. See page 7.
Susan McIver photo
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WINEMAKER’S BOOKSHELF 31 LOOKING BACK FARM SAFETY PRUNINGS
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British Columbia FRUIT GROWER • Spring 2015 3 29 WHITHER THE WITHER?
Gary Strachan explains that while there might be little hope for a grower’s current crop, knowing the cause could save the following year’s.
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PEACEFUL ‘PARLIAMENT’
GMO apple issue generates the most debate among delegates to this year's B.C. Fruit Growers' Association annual meeting.
NEW GM FOR SVC
Securing sustainability is Michael Bechtel's major aim for the Summerland Varieties Corporation.
CO-OP CIDERY OPERATIONAL
First batch of Broken Ladder now brewing; long-term goal is to save grower-members of the B.C. Tree Fruits Cooperative $1 million a year.
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