IN THIS ISSUE Winter 2010-11
Serving the tree fruit, grape and wine industries of British Columbia, Canada
Published quarterly by OMedia Communications
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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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22 XX-COC-XXXX On The Cover
Sally and Wilf Mennell’s Cawston orchard was the site of a chance discovery that led to development of the highly successful Ambrosia apple. For details on what it has meant to them, and to the industry generally, see pages 7 to 9.
Judie Steeves Photo
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BRIDGING CULTURAL GAP
Philip Patara pledges to work for all growers as one of the first Indo-Canadians on Okanagan Tree Fruit Cooperative’s board of directors.
UP TO SPEED QUICKLY
Ben Stewart brings direct experience and knowledge to his new role as provincial agriculture minister.
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A FIRST FOR MUNCKHOF
Oliver manufacturing firm’s peach harvester proving its worth as labour costs and culls decline in test orchard.
MUMMIES IN THE VINEYARD Different strategies are required for grape growers to get control of ‘Noble Rot’ and other fungus infections.
regulars UP FRONT
MARKETWATCH PETERWATERMAN
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