Billion-dollar wine boost
The economic impact of BC’s wine industry increased by a billion dollars in the five…
Keremeos Creek wildfire ‘stable’
Wildfires in the area between the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys have shaped up as the…
Pat Bowen’s achievements recognized
The BC Grape Growers’ Association and the BC Wine Grape Council honoured federal research scientist…
Budget consultation picks priorities
The annual hearings of the province’s budget committee – formally known as the Select Standing…
Abuse charges recommended
ABBOTSFORD – An investigation of Cedar Valley Farms by the BC SPCA has resulted in…
Orchard sector pilots new job-matching website
KELOWNA – Fruit growers who employ temporary workers each summer may find a phone app…
Fossens recognized for innovative practices
ROCK CREEK – Ranch sustainability depends on three key strengths, according to the Fossen family:…
BC equipment dealers merge
Two of BC’s largest farm equipment dealerships have merged. Douglas Lake Equipment Inc. and Avenue…
Young ranchers head to Penticton
BC ranchers Raelynn Blumhagen and Morgan Kitchen are two of 24 semi-finalists for this year’s…
Producers take steps against heat
This summer’s high temperatures have yet to match last summer’s heat dome, but producers and…
Next policy framework worth $3.5 billion
The next five-year policy framework that sets the priorities for federal and provincial agriculture programming…
Peace leads real estate
The first half of the year was a busy one for farm property transactions, with…
Tree decline linked to fungi, pests
The graft union is a critical juncture when it comes to Sudden Apple Death (SAD)…
Fruit volumes down, quality up
Okanagan tree fruit producers are seeing some light – and heat – at the end…
Okanagan wine appellations expand
The province recently approved six new sub-geographical indications in the Okanagan Valley. “I think it’s…
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