IN THIS ISSUE Spring 2015


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regulars UP FRONT On The Cover


The iconic raspberry sculpture in Abbotsford, home of the Raspberry Industry Development Council, which has a new executive director and a chair who is determined to keep the industry viable.


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MINDING YOUR BUSINESS 17 FARM SAFETY PRUNINGS


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BENEFITS OF TPP TOUTED


Focusing on Pacific markets is the main priority for one of the country’s top trade negotiators, Denis Landreville.


WHISTLING SCARECROW


Foam cutout of a drone latest innovation by bird deterrent company that is keen on developing new products.


NEW ORGANIC REGS WELCOMED


Provincial government agrees to help industry eliminate bogus claimants and make sure producers adhere to national standard.


HONEYBEE BIZ BRISK


The quality is great, but quantity problem persists with short supply of pollinators.


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