BC Fruit Growers Association

• 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.

  Canada

  Mar 12
  
• Okanagan growers voice concerns over proposed apple commission

  BC 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.

  Economy

  Mar 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?'

  Economy

  Feb 22
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• Okanagan farmer says spring-run off should be used to prepare for drought

  Okanagan orchardist Al Gatzke believes that better water management measures are needed to help local growers get through droughts.

  Canada

  Feb 22
• 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.’

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
• 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
• Extreme heat could put Okanagan workers at risk

  The BC Fruit Growers Association says many orchards are taking steps to ensure their workers are safe.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2022
• Cold weather puts Okanagan cherry farmers on alert

  The 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...

  Environment

  Apr 19, 2022
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• Summerland converting part of campground for seasonal workers

  The district said the campsite is part of its ongoing plans to provide safe accommodations for seasonal agricultural workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2020
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• ‘Real threat to food security’: pandemic blamed for drop in Okanagan’s fruit production

  The price of Okanagan fruit is likely to cost consumers more for the foreseeable future.

  Economy

  Jun 30, 2020