Fruit
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‘Perfect storm’: B.C. fruit farmers warn of massive crop loss after deep freezeA warmer-than-normal winter followed by an extreme blast of arctic air in January has wiped out entire crops of popular fruit, including peaches, plums, cherries and nectarines.EnvironmentFeb 7, 2024
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Kingston, Ont. seed sharing group hosts annual Seedy SaturdayThe Kingston Area Seed System Initiative held its first in-person Seedy Saturday event since the start of the pandemic.CanadaMar 13, 2023
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BC Tree Fruits members vote on board’s future after facilities controversyMembers of the BC Tree Fruits cooperative voted in a closed-door meeting Tuesday, but no special resolutions, including one that could have unseated the current board, passed.CanadaNov 22, 2022
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Guelph is accepting applications for community garden plotsThe city of Guelph says applications for a community garden space, where residents can grow their own food, are open to Oct. 31.LifestyleOct 22, 2022
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BC Tree Fruits announces packinghouse move: ‘Oliver is the right place for us’BC Tree Fruits says its decision to end operations at the Kelowna and Lake Country packinghouse was made due to the industry facing ‘many challenges over the last number of years.’EconomyAug 18, 2022
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Okanagan rain delaying cherry harvest, farmers sayWith the increased rain and wet weather, Okanagan cherry producers are seeing their cherry harvests delayed.CanadaJun 29, 2022
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Buzz off: Winnipeg pest control company seeing influx in calls about fruit fliesIf you've noticed more fruit flies hanging about lately, a Winnipeg bug expert says it's not your imagination.EnvironmentSep 16, 2021
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Heat wave putting Okanagan fruit crops at riskHeat and sunlight can lead to sweeter fruit, but too much causes crop damage.NewsJun 28, 2021
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‘There’s always a risk’: Cherry growing in the Okanagan a high-stakes gambleAlong with early season frost, substantial rainfall can be a cherry grower’s worst enemy.Jun 25, 2020
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Coronavirus: Community Gardens in Kingston set to open with new rulesHandwashing is a central focus in the opening of the community gardens.CanadaApr 29, 2020
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