Lisa Spring 2018
Spring is in the air after a long winter, but climate change issues are a huge topic covered inside this issue, as per the dramatic image on our front cover.
Industry experts from BC, Washington, and Oregon gathered in March to discuss climate change, working collaboratively from a Washington State producer's perspective and a wide array of topics during the inaugural BC Wine Industry Insight Forum organized by the BC Wine Institute in partnership with the BC Wine Grape Council, BC Grapegrowers’ Association and the BC Wine Authority. Our editor, Gary Symons reports on these eye-opening topics in this edition.
Optimism and strength were demonstrated at the BC Fruit Growers AGM this year, as writer Tom Walker reports. New President elect, Pinder Dhaliwal brings his five years experience as vice-president to the job. Peter Simonsen, long-time board member and organic grower from Naramata, will bring his knowledge and experience with his role as the Vice-President along with area directors.
We also cover the generous donation to the BC Hospitality Foundation, a registered charity that helps workers in the hospitality industry facing financial crisis due to a health issues and, in addition, provides scholarships to next generation students enrolled in hospitality, culinary, sommelier, beverage and other hospitality related programs in BC. Thanks go out to the $5,000 donation made by the Stewart Family from Quail’s Gate Winery along with Lake Sonoma Wine. To learn how you can be involved check out the BC Hospitality website.
With sadness and shock we say goodbye to long-time cherry grower, Greg Norton. I will miss his cheerful smile and willingness to share his thoughts and views on the industry. His involvement with many different organizations was admirable and many will miss his presence.
Please check out the 2018 Buyer’s Guide and the many suppliers and services that help provide guidance and top quality equipment and supplies to help your businesses run smoothly.
I just can’t say enough about the dedicated people and writers that work in this industry to keep it current and vibrant, makes me happy to present this issue to you.
I hope you enjoy this magazine as much as we enjoyed putting it together!