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IN THIS ISSUE SPRING 2012


Serving the tree fruit, grape and wine industries of British Columbia, Canada


Published quarterly by OMedia Communications


Publisher and Editor Bryden Winsby bryden@omedia.ca


Horticultural Adviser and Associate Editor


Peter Waterman peter@omedia.ca


Contributing Editor Judie Steeves judie@omedia.ca


Contributors


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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On The Cover Kirpal Boparai heads a B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association


board of directors that now has a strong Indo-Canadian presence. See page 7.


Judie Steeves photo British Columbia FRUIT GROWER • Spring 2012 3 WITHER THE WARMTH?


Gary Strachan explains how coping with cooler weather means paying close attention to the fine balance between vegetative growth and cropping level.


regulars UP FRONT


MARKETWATCH PETERWATERMAN


4 6


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WINEMAKER’S BOOKSHELF 32 PRUNINGS


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PACKAGING INNOVATION


Rapid cooling and anti-microbial features allow much longer transport period and big drop in shipping costs.


features 14


PROJECT GETS SWEET RESULT


Study of cherry softening undertaken by PARC researcher Peter Toivonen finds sugar measurement at harvest to be a key factor in setting quality standards.


ENHANCING THE EXPERIENCE


Guest suites, galleries and concerts are among the ‘add-on’ attractions for an increasing number of Okanagan wineries.


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