IN THIS ISSUE SUMMER 2016
Serving the tree fruit, grape and wine industries of British Columbia, Canada
Published quarterly by OMedia Communications
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Erin Wallich, administrator of a $4.35 million research project that’s making progress determining which tree fruit varieties are suited best for British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. See page 6.
SUCCESS FOLLOWED EARLY ADVERSITY
Karlis Lapins. developer of the cherry variety that bears his name has had memoirs translated from his first language, Latvian.
STEADY HAND HAD MANY TASKS
Calming influence of Connie Bielert helped frequently fractious grapegrower association get through its formative years.
CALIBRATION EDUCATION, ANYONE?
Spraying may be simple, but it’s a huge waste of time and resources if done improperly.
STATUS QUO IS NOT SUSTAINABLE
The wine industry values the image of traditional practices yet requires the rapid adoption of new
technology for survival. regulars UP FRONT
MARKETWATCH FREDSTEELE
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