Okanagan Agriculture
iN PHOTOS: Have a look inside state-of-the-art fruit packing plant in South Okanagan
Okanagan-Similkameen regional district politicians got a chance to have a look inside the new, state-of-the-art…
New plan for Okanagan tree fruits takes aim at backyard farmers
A new plan to “stabilize” the tree fruit industry could include a new taxing regime…
Okanagan prices ‘stable’ as B.C. led the country in farmland price increases
British Columbia led the way nationally in cultivated farmland value last year with the Kootenay…
How these Summerland orchardists got through the pandemic without exposures
Summerland fruit farmers Jan and Keith Carlson survived a tumultuous year in the agricultural industry…
Federal online portal provides links, resources to local workers with agri-food jobs
A new online portal launched by the federal Ministry of Agriculture hopes to raise awareness…
Cold snap comes at critical time for Okanagan cherry crop
This week’s cold snap is coming at a critical time for the Okanagan’s cherry crop.…
Pandemic may have positive benefit for B.C. grape growers by freeing up local labour
A recent decision by the federal government is allowing foreign agricultural workers to enter the…
No shortage of seasonal foreign agriculture workers expected in B.C. this year
It appears there won’t be a shortage of agricultural workers on Okanagan farms and orchards…
iNwine: 50 per cent of early Okanagan cherry crops damaged by rain
KELOWNA – It’s been a wet start to the summer and for cherry farmers growing…
Pilot project aims to eliminate starlings en masse in North Okanagan
VERNON – While giant murmurations of starlings majestically swooping through the air might look impressive…
Maps show where to buy local food in the Southern Interior
Buy Local B.C. has released their latest maps of where you can find fresh, local…
Fresh Okanagan strawberries are finally ready
OKANAGAN – They may be a little late but Okanagan strawberries are finally ready. Several…
How Okanagan locals can get work in seasonal agriculture
OKANAGAN – For those looking for summer work, seasonal agriculture work could be your calling.…