Lisa 1218
This year has gone by so fast. Has it for you? I feel as though the year has just flown by.
Speaking of time flying by, did you know that this magazine has been around for 60 years? It started in 1959 as the BC Orchardist. I bet she (the magazine) still feels like she’s always 29, like the rest of us do, likely from all that fresh local fruit. I know some of you have been reading the magazine since the beginning and have many interesting and funny stories to tell. Feel free to drop me a line about your old stories. I love a good story and who knows they could get published.
Next year, we plan on telling some of those old stories from the generational families that are still operating today mixed in with the new and innovations we like to share with you.
This industry has changed so much over the years and growers have had to adapt to changes in planting, new varieties, weather changes, technology changes and all the rules and regulations. Now there are new rules for liquor, organics, food safety and new trade agreements. You can read more inside this edition about what has happened during the year.
How do you adapt to change? Are you open to change, do you accept what you can’t control right away, or stew and process it for a bit and then try to figure how you will handle things. We all have to deal with challenging situations sometimes. One thing I do feel is that situations have a way of working themselves out. I try to hope for the best, I think I learned from my grandmother’s positive outlook. I do find it interesting to watch how life unfolds.
Thank you to all the readers that responded to our recent survey, it is so good to have your feedback and we really appreciate all your kind words. Read the responses inside this issue and if you want to be included next time, send us your email. Next survey is all about your tractor.
All the best to you in 2019!
Enjoy