Summerland orchardist named new executive director of BC Fruit Growers’ Association

Brentwood names new executive director

Brentwood Recovery Home in Windsor has selected its new executive director.The addiction treatment centre announced Friday that Dr. Sonja Grbevski will step into the role.She will succeed Elizabeth Dulmage, who is retiring next month."I wish to extend my sincerest thanks to the Board of Directors and the Hiring Committee for entrusting me for this leadership role," said Grbevski. "I am excited to work with our talented team, alumni, and communit…

Summerland orchardist named executive director of BC Fruit Growers’ Association

Adrian Arts takes over the role on May 22

Summerland orchardist named new executive director of BC Fruit Growers’ Association

A Summerland Orchardist is the new executive director of the BC Fruit Growers’ Association. Adrian Arts, a registered professional agrologist, has over a decade of experience in the tree fruit sector. Most recently, he served as regional manager for the Southern Interior with the Ministry of A...

Orchardist takes on executive director role for BC Fruit Growers' Association - Fruit & Vegetable Magazine

Adrian Arts has been named the new executive director of the BC Fruit Growers’ Association (BCFGA). He will take over on May 22 from Melissa Tesche. A seasoned agricultural leader and Summerland orchardist, Arts brings over a decade of experience in the tree fruit sector, spanning government policy, hands-on farm operations and strategic industry leadership. Most recently, he served as Regional Manager for the Southern Interior with the B.C. Min…

$5M for wind machines, heaters to protect tree fruit in Okanagan, Kootenays

Following some extremely challenging years for B.C. farmers the provincial government has allocated $5 million for tree fruit growers in the Okanagan and Kootenay regions so there can be more local fruit for everyone to enjoy. “Earlier this spring, I visited the Okanagan to meet with growers. Many of them spoke about the challenge of a changing climate that has impacted their livelihoods and affected local food security,” agriculture minister L…