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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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BCFGA pledges new marketing strategies to help boost struggling apple sectorThe BCFGA received government funding to engage an independent consultant, who has put forth 3 suggestions to try help the industry rebound.ConsumerNov 20, 2023
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U.S. cherries flooding B.C., undercutting ‘desperate’ local producers: Growers’ association'Make sure you're buying quality fruit, and right at this time of year it's likely to be B.C., so that helps our growers.'EconomyJul 10, 2023
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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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Many Okanagan apple farmers are facing this year’s harvest short handedLabour was the first hurdle of the season, apple farmers say.MoneySep 28, 2021
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Coronavirus: B.C. Fruit Growers Association calls federal aid ‘profoundly underwhelming’The future of safe, secure food supply is at stake, says B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association.May 5, 2020
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Okanagan farmers facing shortage of Mexican workersEvery year, Okanagan farmers employ about 2,500 seasonal agricultural workers from Mexico, but not this year.May 2, 2018
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Steele secures second consecutive year as BCFGA PresidentIt was a battle of experience at the BC Fruit Growers Association's annual general meeting in Penticton this weekend, with two familiar faces vying for presidency.Feb 21, 2015
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