I N T H I S I S S U E Spring 2014


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On The Cover Architectural rendering of facilities being built for


the newB.C. Agriculture Centre of Excellence at the University of Fraser Valley’s Chilliwack campus. UFV photo


British Columbia Berry Grower • Spring 2014 3 MORE ROOM TO GROW


There’s lots of optimismfor the B.C. blueberry industry’s future even as global production and competition increase.


MONITORING CRITICAL


Cranberry fruitworm is a recent arrival in this province, and curtailing its spread will require grower vigilance.


regulars UP FRONT 4


MINDING YOUR BUSINESS 14 PRUNINGS


15 8 CLOSING THE SAFETY GAP


Demand is increasing for CanadaGAP certification to ensure good agricultural practices in British Columbia farming operations.


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THE PEACEMAKER


NazamDulat responds quickly and diplomatically to keep things neighbourly when noise devices rile nearby residents.


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