Lisa 1121
Well, we’ve almost made it through 2021, and I’m betting many of us are hoping for a brighter New Year.
Looking back over the year, it sure was a smoky and hot one! Growers were certainly challenged this past season! It was tough for workers to pick fruit in the hot, smoky weather and some fruit became scorched, disappointing farmers who worked so hard to produce a good crop. ‘Help Wanted’ signs were everywhere as local labour was hard to find. I’m sure there were some nice moments as well and lots to be grateful for.
Inside this issue we bring you our annual Year-in-Review, another opportunity to talk to growers, ask questions and see how everyone did and share that information back to you. I hope you enjoy reading it.
I wonder what will be in store for us in 2022? Do you ever wonder what will be the next big thing as far as new inventions? There is already so much new technology out there. It can seem overwhelming and even a bit scary as to how far these new things can track and think for us. New software and apps are being developed every day to improve our working life and assist us in our daily activities. There are ways to help us to book online reservations, provide wine management, check fruit ripeness, and social media sites that we use to notify customers when fruit is freshly picked or new wine is available or even when to drink our daily water requirements.
While smart phones and computers provide convenience and education they can also distract us for hours on end with social media updates and funny videos. Who here needs a bit of an electronic detox? I remember back when the telephone ringing was sometimes thought of a nuisance. (I’m dating myself here.) Things are sure changing.
All in all, I wish you the very best end to 2021 and lots of health happiness and success in 2022.
Enjoy the magazine!