IN THIS ISSUE Spring 2016
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regulars UP FRONT On The Cover
A view of B.C.’s cranberry industry that airline passengers get when approaching Vancouver International Airport. The new research farm now operating nearby is a boon to growers. See page 5 for details.
Judie Steeves photo British Columbia Berry Grower • Spring 2016 M 3 4
MINDING YOUR BUSINESS 10 FARM SAFETY PRUNINGS
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SHOULD IT BE GLASS OR PLASTIC?
Hort conference Down Under provides a forum for differing views on greenhouse construction
A SPREADING PROBLEM
Yellow nutsedge has proven to be a very tough foe and the spread can be made easier when the weed is picked up by agricultural equipment.
NEW PLANT FOR BERRYHILL
Chilliwack facility will expand the company’s blueberry processing capacity, with cold storage plant to be first stage.
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MORE THAN AGRICULTURE
Centre of Excellence director is a geographer who intends to bring an interdisciplinary approach to its operation.
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