IN THIS ISSUE SPRING 2016
Serving the tree fruit, grape and wine industries of British Columbia, Canada
Published quarterly by OMedia Communications
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26 On The Cover
Nik Durisek at work in the Okanagan Wine Lab in Penticton, one of three facilities in the Okanagan region providing analytical testing services. See page 7.
Susan McIver photo
POSITIVE PUSH FROM CRUSH PAD
Lessons learned developing their own wines have helped others avoid steep learning curve.
regulars UP FRONT
MARKETWATCH FREDSTEELE
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WINEMAKER’S BOOKSHELF 31 LOOKING BACK PRUNINGS
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British Columbia FRUIT GROWER • Spring 2016 3
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DECISION TIME FOR AMBROSIA LEVY
Voting is under way by registered growers on proposed five-year extension, at reduced rate.
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
After serving on an interim basis, well-known researcher Frank Kappel has been confirmed as general manager of the Summerland Varieties Corporation.
PLEA TO PROTECT BEE HABITAT
Pesticide use must be curtailed in favour of less harmful controls, says ‘Beecology’ speaker.
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