IN THIS ISSUE SUMMER 2015
Serving the tree fruit, grape and wine industries of British Columbia, Canada
Published quarterly by OMedia Communications
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Surveys indicate the invasive Apple Clearwing Moth is continuing to spread in the Okanagan-Similkameen region. It’s difficult to detect until serious damage has been done. See page 7.
LABOUR STRATEGIES VARY
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenge tree fruit and grape growers face in finding and keeping good help.
LAND RESERVE ‘IN PERIL’
Fired ALC chair Richard Bullock doesn’t believe Victoria is acting in best interest of farming; ag minister Norm Letnick claims otherwise.
CREATIVITY IS HIS HALLMARK
Ian Mavety and his family championed new grape varieties in the region both before and after they opened their own winery in 1992.
THE 30-SECOND WINE LAB
Industry consultant Gary Strachan explains what you need to conduct some simple tests to find and, hopefully, fix flaws.
regulars UP FRONT
MARKETWATCH FREDSTEELE
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