Bc Cherry Association

• B.C. cherry growers predict tough 2024 in wake of damaging polar vortex

  The B.C. Cherry Association says when temperatures quickly went from mild to extremely cold, cherry trees couldn’t acclimate fast enough.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2024
  
• Incoming cold snap could damage Okanagan crops

  A cold snap is on the way for the Okanagan and could damage Okanagan crops.

  Weather

  Feb 20, 2023
  
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• More B.C. cherries headed to South Korean market

  B.C. growers and industry partners 'cannot wait to see cherries branded with the maple leaf in stores across South Korea,' Sukpaul Bal said.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2022
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• $700K federal investment announced for B.C.’s fruit industry

  The aim is to fund four projects that will ‘help growers become more competitive’ and help increase sales in export markets.

  Economy

  Jun 2, 2022
• Okanagan cherries damaged by extreme temperatures during B.C. heat wave

  The consistent 40-plus degree weather recently has wilted and shrunk many of their cherries.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021
• B.C. Cherry Association gets federal funding boost to expand export programs

  Federal government announces $241,000 in funding; growers will match that amount to expand export programs.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2019
• Cherry season the pits for some south Okanagan growers

  Wet weather is wreaking havoc on earlier ripening cherry varieties.

  Jun 27, 2018
• Well-known Okanagan agricultural commissioner and anti-national park advocate dies

  A well-known Oliver-area farmer and agricultural advocate has passed away.

  Feb 27, 2018
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• Access to Chinese market a ‘game-changer’ for Okanagan cherry producers

  Two years ago, BC struck a trade deal to allow cherry producers unfettered access to the lucrative Chinese market.

  Economy

  Jun 30, 2017