Finding new potential for a lost native berry
Rich in nutrients, aronia is “the berry of the future”
KELOWNA—Two years ago, Jane and Michael Johnston traded life in White Rock for a farm in southeast Kelowna. She’s a registered nurse who’d risen to be executive director of a chain of high-end seniors residences. He’s the former CEO of an engineering firm. Both were looking for a new business opportunity. What they found was …
Province talks meat licensing
Small-scale meat producers have won an extension to the latest provincial consultation on meat inspection…
Armyworm precautions urged
The province is asking North Okanagan producers affected by Western yellowstriped armyworm to help prevent…
Free trade ratification delayed
Summer, and the livin’ is easy – but the new free trade deal awaits the…
Province allows family on farms
VICTORIA—The province is giving families living in the Agricultural Land Reserve until February 22, 2020…
BC’s oldest farm seeks new management
SALT SPRING ISLAND—BC Parks is looking for a farm manager for Ruckle Farm on Salt…
Marketing board names new entrant winners
ABBOTSFORD—The BC Milk Marketing Board has chosen the first three successful applicants in its New…
Grape growers honoured
The recent annual general meeting of the BC Wine Institute saw veteran Okanagan viticulturists Robert…
Vineyard damage lowers expectations
Okanagan wineries hope growing conditions this summer will deliver a decent grape crop, despite delayed…
Ottawa targets trade issues
The federal government is seeking to reassure producers it’s supporting them in the midst of…
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