Wine Bloggers' Coming to Penticton June 6, 7 and 8
Still time to register for the 2013 Wine Bloggers' Conference held in beautiful Penticton, B.C. more »
Features
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 Ronda Payne 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 Devon Brooks 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 Darcy Nybo 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
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
Contributed
From the Oil-Patch to Wine Maker
Young Farmer: Abel O'Brennan - Black Creek, B.C. more »
Feb 6, 2013 by Darcy Nybo in Features
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 Ronda Payne in Features
Contributed
The New Wineries of the Thompson Okanagan
Feb 6, 2013 by John Vielvoye | Michael Botner in Wine (1 Comments)
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 Darcy Nybo in Features
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 Darcy Nybo in Features
Opinions
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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
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The Wild Things
Orchardists Support Biodiversity
Apr 8, 2013 3:21:28 PM
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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
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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
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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
