HARVEST

From left: Maureen, Emily, Jamie, Daniel and Wayne Ralph. The Ralph family, including daughter Kirstie (not pictured), has worked together to create Victoria Cider Co. (Nicole Crescenzi)

Victoria Cider Co. took a risk making keeved cider, but the results set them apart

A lifelong dream creates prize-winning keeved cider

From left: Maureen, Emily, Jamie, Daniel and Wayne Ralph. The Ralph family, including daughter Kirstie (not pictured), has worked together to create Victoria Cider Co. (Nicole Crescenzi)
The original and still working solar panel system on the Bulkley Canyon Ranch put out 155 kWh each. (Photo submitted)

A couple in New Hazelton “harvests the sun” in a solar panel operated ranch

A life reliant on solar panels is tough, but Laurie Gallant and Bill Crosson have it figured out

The original and still working solar panel system on the Bulkley Canyon Ranch put out 155 kWh each. (Photo submitted)
Head winemaker at O’Rourke Family Estate, Nikki Callaway, shows off her award-winning chardonnay. (Brittany Webster/Black Press)

World-class Okanagan winery wins international accolade

Aromatic, soft, floral wine can’t be compared to other regions of the world

  • May 11, 2023
Head winemaker at O’Rourke Family Estate, Nikki Callaway, shows off her award-winning chardonnay. (Brittany Webster/Black Press)
Hinterland farm. (Caleb Beyers Photography)

Pender Island alpaca, llama sanctuary turns wool into yarn

Avid knitter, Hanahlie Beise, fell in love with alpacas and making yarn

Hinterland farm. (Caleb Beyers Photography)
Amanda Goodman Lee of Swan Valley Honey in Creston (Maddy Prier photo)

Beekeeping brings Creston couple back to their roots

Amanda Goodman Lee, Jeff Lee turn collective dream into thriving multifaceted business

Amanda Goodman Lee of Swan Valley Honey in Creston (Maddy Prier photo)
Husband and wife duo, Jacob Beaton and Jessica Ouellette, the founders of Tea Creek. (Photo submitted)

Indigenous-led farm, Tea Creek, leads the way in food sovereignty

The Kitwanga farm also offers trades programs

Husband and wife duo, Jacob Beaton and Jessica Ouellette, the founders of Tea Creek. (Photo submitted)
Chris Jim is making a life for himself at the family ranch, with sons Graham, 9, and Deakon, 17 months, and partner Cassidy Kurtenacker. (Angie Mindus photo - Black Press Media)

Little Fort Herefords combine science and family ties for winning combination

The Jim family carries on the family tradition

Chris Jim is making a life for himself at the family ranch, with sons Graham, 9, and Deakon, 17 months, and partner Cassidy Kurtenacker. (Angie Mindus photo - Black Press Media)
A sweet cow from The Farm House Natural Cheeses in Agassiz. (Photo submitted)

Introducing HARVEST: Monthly magazine showcases B.C.’s agriculture talent

Harvest launches in May and is available online and at community newsstands

A sweet cow from The Farm House Natural Cheeses in Agassiz. (Photo submitted)