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
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Horticultural Adviser and Associate Editor
Peter Waterman
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Contributing Editor Judie Steeves
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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
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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.
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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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