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


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


Published quarterly by OMedia Communications


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On The Cover In addition to managing the tasting room team in the


wine shop at Lillooet’s Fort Berens Estate Winery, Georgia Colton is investigating the use of sheep to help manage weeds and pests in the vineyard. See page 7.


Photo contributed British Columbia FRUIT GROWER • Spring 2012 3 DROUGHT TOLERANCE


Research at UBCO is aimed at developing grapevines that can perform well in dry conditions.


regulars UP FRONT


MARKETWATCH RESEARCH UPDATE


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WINEMAKER’S BOOKSHELF 29 PRUNINGS


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features 10


STEELETAKESTHE HELM


‘New relationships’ and a written strategy are atop the list of priorities for Fred Steele, elected in February as president of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association.


CHERRY UPS AND DOWNS


Nobody growsmore of themin this country than David Geen, who is optimistic about their future, despite the risks..


WASP ATTACKS WORSEN


European PaperWasp identified as themain villain, with increased amounts of damage reported in orchards and vineyards.


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