IN THIS ISSUE Spring 2011
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A horse-drawn wagon ride is just one of the attractions at Krause Berry Farms, where providing visitors with a memorable experience is what agri-tourism is all about. See page 7.
Judie Steeves photo MARKET OUTLOOK
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MINDING YOUR BUSINESS 20 FARM SAFETY PRUNINGS
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TWO PROBLEMS PROBED
A mysterious ailment affecting cranberry bogs and a canker called Godronia in blueberry fields are getting some very serious attention from provincial plant pathologist Siva Sabaratnam and fellow scientists.
‘TWISTER’ TECHNOLOGY
An air-blown harvesting system developed for raspberry crops in Chile looks promising for B.C. application, and could include blueberry operations as well.
MEET THE NEW AG MINISTER
Future of the province’s Agricultural Land Reserve legislation, which has just undergone a thorough review, is among the top priorities for Ben Stewart in his latest cabinet role.
GENOME DECODERS
Researchers at Oregon State University have helped sequence the genome of a wild strawberry, laying the groundwork for genetic improvements to related fruits like apples, peaches and pears.
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