March 2017

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Yes, spring is on the way despite recent cool temperatures as these photos of apricot blossoms taken in Oliver last week can attest. However, cherry growers were keeping an eye on the thermometer as Environment Canada called for below zero temperatures across the Okanagan Saturday night which could increase the risk of bud damage that could lead to fruit loss similar to last year. The good news? Temperatures in the high teens the later part of next week. ... See MoreSee Less

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Penticton-based Winecrush Technology Inc. is preparing to patent a new process for transforming grape pomace and wine lees into what it describes as “a high-performance flavour enhancement ingredient.” Winecrush has received $124,800 through the Agricultural Clean Technology program and $100,000 from Sustainable Development Technology Canada to develop the process. It processed 150 tonnes of waste from 10 local wineries last year for use as food additives and biopharmaceuticals. Pomace is about 30% of the original grapes crushed for wine. Recent research at the University of California-Davis confirms that wine grape pomace can yield valuable health-enhancing compounds. ... See MoreSee Less

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BC chicken growers heard good news from the BC Chicken Marketing Board this week, which said it's seeking an allocation 4% above base when Chicken Farmers of Canada sets volumes for the A171 production period next week. This amounts to a 7% lift versus a year ago. “It’s quite the dichotomy between the East and the West,” BCCMB executive director Bill Vanderspek told growers, noting that the importance of further processing in Eastern Canada means demand there will stay weak until foodservice recovers. Vaccination of plant and other industry workers in BC is ahead of the rest of the country, too, boding well for the sector’s future resilience. ... See MoreSee Less

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This post is a bit of a departure for us. (We've only done this once before!) We are looking for an AWESOME cover shot for our May paper -- we go to press tomorrow! We're looking for a photo that is current (seasonal) and ag-related AND colourful -- ideally with people. We'll shortlist the top five photos and send each photographer a three-year subscription or renewal to Country Life in BC and add some CLBC swag for the photographer of our no. 1 pic. Deadline is 10 am Monday morning. Please email your "original size"/high res photos to editor@countrylifeinbc.com and remember to include your mailing address. THIS photo by reader Sarah Zuberbühler appeared on the cover of our October 2019 edition and went on to win Photo of the YEAR from the Canadian Farm Writers Federation. Show us what you got!! buff.ly/2NqQQek ... See MoreSee Less

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Greg Reely ?

Chris Neumann

Aw, I missed the deadline!

Chris Kloot - I could easily see one of your photos on the cover of Country Life in BC .

Adrienne Dickson

Are you going to share winner(s) on here? I entered but would love to see the winners and other entries!

Robyn

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Today’s provincial budget has given a $4.4 million boost to agriculture ministry operations, lifting the ministry’s annual budget to $99.8 million. This is up from $95.4 million last year. The majority of the funds go to "Agriculture Resources” while $600,000 will support "science, policy and inspection" investments. An additional $60,000 is allocated to the Agricultural Land Commission, which now has $5 million to work with. Country Life in BC is the agricultural news source for BC's farmers and ranches. Subscribe now to receive the May edition. buff.ly/2ReiFur ... See MoreSee Less

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March 1, 2017