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Foreign workers for Okanagan farms, orchards still aren't allowed to travel to Canada
March 19, 2020 - 12:45 PM

Okanagan farms and orchards were expecting big news last night and thought they got it when the federal government said it would allow temporary foreign workers to continue working in Canada, despite border closures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Okanagan farmers brace for losses as workforce banned from Canada amid COVID-19 concerns
March 18, 2020 - 6:30 AM

The Okanagan's farmers long relied upon workers from other countries to care to bring crops to market and now COVID-19 is poised to wreak havoc on that process.
How Okanagan fruit trees are weathering dramatic shifts in temperatures
February 05, 2020 - 6:30 AM

With temperatures swinging from arctic to balmy and then back to chilly again, it’s only natural concerns would arise about one of this valley’s most precious exports — fruit.
Okanagan cherry growers could lose millions in European exports
August 27, 2019 - 3:30 PM

KELOWNA - A pending ban on cherries and other fruit by the European Union could cost the expanding Okanagan cherry industry millions in lost revenue.
B.C. apple farmers losing money
July 15, 2019 - 7:30 AM

KELOWNA - Okanagan apple farmers were dealt two difficult growing seasons in a row and now are facing severe economic hardship.
Valley apple growers recognized at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
November 05, 2018 - 4:00 PM

KELOWNA - Okanagan apple growers were honoured at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.
B.C. fruit growers say no to genetically modified apples
January 28, 2016 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA – Fruit growers in B.C. are planning to ask the government to de-register the genetically modified Arctic Apple until further studies are done.
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News Items tag as: BCFGA

Foreign workers for Okanagan farms, orchards still aren't allowed to travel to Canada

Okanagan farmers brace for losses as workforce banned from Canada amid COVID-19 concerns

How Okanagan fruit trees are weathering dramatic shifts in temperatures

Okanagan cherry growers could lose millions in European exports

B.C. apple farmers losing money

Valley apple growers recognized at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

B.C. fruit growers say no to genetically modified apples

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