Daily Archives: February 11, 2010
Low apple prices brings a crowd
Okanagan apple growers talk fruit by Kevin Berar – Giant FM Feb 11, 2010 / 2:00 pm (thanks to Buzz Bishop for the snapy of kid bites okanagan apple) A second meeting will take place Thursday night for apple growers … Continue reading
Young Oliver Farmers
Young Coverts honoured as young farmers Shelly and Gene Covert, (pictured at right) are winners of the B.C./Yukon Outstanding Young Farmer Program for 2010. The couple are the proprietors of Covert Organic Farm & Vineyards in Oliver. Presenting them with … Continue reading
Fruit Workers forced to move
Fruit workers relocated Workers at the Summerland fruit packing house will be transferred to other packing houses in the region. Jan Crawford (Canadian, b. 1958 TBC), Women Wrapping Apples, 2001, monoprint, 91 x 61 cm. Purchased 2006, support provided by … Continue reading