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Jocelyn Durston and Chris Kasza

Ronda Payne

Organic from the Ground UP

To most consumers, organic means the absence of chemicals in, or on, the food they buy. The more astute may even refer to integrated pest management or the avoidance of GMOs. more »

Apr 8, 2013 by in Features

Building from Agriculture to Agri-Tourism

In the Central Okanagan Regional District the Economic Development Commission (EDC) began a pilot project last year, linking struggling farm revenues to the burgeoning tourist industry. more »

Apr 8, 2013 by in Features

How to Save Money Spraying

Slimline Manufacturing is more than a sprayer manufacturer. They take customer service one step further by giving farmers, orchardists, and vineyard workers the information they need to stay competitive by saving money. more »

Jan 25, 2013 by in Features

Being a Farmer Can Be Taxing

Sorting out what is taxable and what isn't, when and if you should incorporate, and at what stage you need to hire a tax professional, can be as daunting as navigating a tractor down a muddy, steep, narrow row on a rainy day. more »

Mar 20, 2013 in Features

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Jackie Stibbards

Gearing Up for Big Changes

Every year manufacturers hope this is the year a consumer will update and buy the newest model. more »

Feb 6, 2013 in Features

Some Secrets that Help Make Better Wines

Making good wine is a team effort. From viticulturists and vintners, there are dozens of people involved in creating a good wine. As a winemaker, you know it takes great grapes, expertise, and innovative technology to get your wine noticed more »

Dec 21, 2012 in Wine

Abel O Brennan

Contributed

From the Oil-Patch to Wine Maker

Young Farmer: Abel O'Brennan - Black Creek, B.C. more »

Feb 6, 2013 by in Features

Robert Neville

Contributed

These Bins are Made for Walking

Two of the biggest frustrations at harvest are the amount of walking required and the hassle of moving bins. more »

Feb 6, 2013 by in Features

Tabletree Juice Wins Award in Europe

Tabletree Juice, made by Susan and Gary Snow at their farm in Creston from cherries, was shown by the Snows at the World Juice Conference in Barcelona, Spain. more »

Dec 6, 2012 in News

Upgrades Pay Off

How to grow better quality grapes, use less energy and save money in the process. more »

Dec 14, 2012 by in Features

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Kubota

Kubota's Top 5 for Orchard and Vineyard Use

Before you buy any new equipment to improve your operations efficiency in 2013, have a look at what Kubota has to offer. more »

Dec 14, 2012 by in Features

  • The Word on Wine

    Stunning Sips to come from 2012 Vintage

    After a few years of harrowing vintages, the 2012 vintage was a return to a more normal growing season. Growers across British Columbia welcomed warmer temperatures and good growing conditions, ideal for BC VQA wines.

    Apr 8, 2013 3:39:11 PM

  • The Wild Things

    Orchardists Support Biodiversity

    Apr 8, 2013 3:21:28 PM

  • Legal Libations

    Tied House Rules

    For those of you in the wine industry, you may have experienced limitations in your ability to sell and distribute your wine due to the tied house rules.

    Apr 8, 2013 3:16:00 PM

  • Editor's View

    Is ‘What’s Good for Farmers’ Good for Farming?

    The 2013 provincial election is coming. I harp on this a lot because this is one of the rare opportunities for farmers to get their message out to the political body and in politics only the squeaky, persistent wheel will get any grease.

    Apr 8, 2013 3:14:52 PM

  • Publisher's View

    Attitude & Aptitude

    During a recent conversation with a school intake counselor regarding my son’s education into a trade course, the two words she declared powerfully that would insure job success was ‘attitude and aptitude’.

    Apr 8, 2013 2:14:35 PM

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