News Items tag as: Okanagan agriculture

New plan for Okanagan tree fruits takes aim at backyard farmers
November 15, 2021 - 6:00 AM
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A new plan to “stabilize” the tree fruit industry could include a new taxing regime for wealthy homeowners who buy up agricultural land and get tax breaks.
Okanagan prices 'stable' as B.C. led the country in farmland price increases
March 19, 2021 - 3:54 PM

British Columbia led the way nationally in cultivated farmland value last year with the Kootenay region seeing the biggest surge provincially.
How these Summerland orchardists got through the pandemic without exposures
March 06, 2021 - 12:30 PM
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Summerland fruit farmers Jan and Keith Carlson survived a tumultuous year in the agricultural industry in 2020 in spite of the restrictions on labour imposed by COVID-19.
Federal online portal provides links, resources to local workers with agri-food jobs
May 27, 2020 - 10:00 PM

A new online portal launched by the federal Ministry of Agriculture hopes to raise awareness amongst Canadians about job resources in the agriculture and food industries.
Cold snap comes at critical time for Okanagan cherry crop
April 05, 2020 - 7:00 AM

This week’s cold snap is coming at a critical time for the Okanagan’s cherry crop.
No shortage of seasonal foreign agriculture workers expected in B.C. this year
February 19, 2020 - 6:30 AM
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It appears there won’t be a shortage of agricultural workers on Okanagan farms and orchards this season following the first full year of biometric requirements for all foreign workers, and a drop in the number of young people travelling from Quebec and Ontario to pick.
Pilot project aims to eliminate starlings en masse in North Okanagan
February 15, 2019 - 3:30 PM

VERNON - While giant murmurations of starlings majestically swooping through the air might look impressive to some, to the Okanagan's orchard and vineyard owners the birds cause havoc and millions of dollars worth of damage.
Maps show where to buy local food in the Southern Interior
July 05, 2017 - 10:34 AM

Buy Local B.C. has released their latest maps of where you can find fresh, local produce in the Southern Interior.
Fresh Okanagan strawberries are finally ready
June 16, 2017 - 10:30 AM

OKANAGAN – They may be a little late but Okanagan strawberries are finally ready.
How Okanagan locals can get work in seasonal agriculture
May 18, 2017 - 8:00 PM

OKANAGAN - For those looking for summer work, seasonal agriculture work could be your calling.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

News Items tag as: Okanagan agriculture

New plan for Okanagan tree fruits takes aim at backyard farmers

Okanagan prices 'stable' as B.C. led the country in farmland price increases

How these Summerland orchardists got through the pandemic without exposures

Federal online portal provides links, resources to local workers with agri-food jobs

Cold snap comes at critical time for Okanagan cherry crop

No shortage of seasonal foreign agriculture workers expected in B.C. this year

Pilot project aims to eliminate starlings en masse in North Okanagan

Maps show where to buy local food in the Southern Interior

Fresh Okanagan strawberries are finally ready

How Okanagan locals can get work in seasonal agriculture

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