BC Fruit Growers Association
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Not peachy: Why a B.C. orchard that grows massive fruit is now relying on veggies“There is absolutely no way you can farm in the Okanagan, and be small scale, and sell 100 per cent local, without bringing in additional income,” said farmer Jennifer Deol.CanadaMar 12
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Okanagan growers voice concerns over proposed apple commissionBC Fruit Growers is working to potentially form an apple marketing commission to support the industry, however, some local farmers believe it will only create more red tape.EconomyMar 11
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‘What do I do?’: B.C. fruit growers say they face bleak future without more government help'That's a question I always have for the government ... what do you want me to do if you guys don't want to support us? What do I do?'EconomyFeb 22
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Okanagan farmer says spring-run off should be used to prepare for droughtOkanagan orchardist Al Gatzke believes that better water management measures are needed to help local growers get through droughts.CanadaFeb 22
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Optimistic outlook for 2023 apple, pear, cherry crops: B.C. Fruit Growers Association‘Apples and pears appear to have not suffered too much damage and we will likely have a normal harvest this year.’CanadaApr 28, 2023
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More B.C. cherries headed to South Korean marketB.C. growers and industry partners 'cannot wait to see cherries branded with the maple leaf in stores across South Korea,' Sukpaul Bal said.CanadaAug 10, 2022
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Extreme heat could put Okanagan workers at riskThe BC Fruit Growers Association says many orchards are taking steps to ensure their workers are safe.HealthJul 28, 2022
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Cold weather puts Okanagan cherry farmers on alertThe steady thrum of helicopters could be heard over a number of Okanagan cherry orchards this week, a tell-tale sign that farmers are working to mitigate the damage wrought by the recent spate of colder than normal days and nights. “The unknown is how much damage was caused,” Glen Lucas of the BC Fruit Growers...EnvironmentApr 19, 2022
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Summerland converting part of campground for seasonal workersThe district said the campsite is part of its ongoing plans to provide safe accommodations for seasonal agricultural workers during the coronavirus pandemic.CanadaJul 5, 2020
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‘Real threat to food security’: pandemic blamed for drop in Okanagan’s fruit productionThe price of Okanagan fruit is likely to cost consumers more for the foreseeable future.EconomyJun 30, 2020
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