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FIVE GENERATIONS OF FAMILY EXPERIENCE IN THE OKANAGAN
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Scott Marshall was born and raised in the Central Okanagan and is part of the 5th generation of his family to live in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. The Marshall Family has a proud history in fruit farming in the Central and North Okanagan since 1911, while the Thorlakson side of the family started farming in the North Okanagan in the late 1800s. Scott's parents operated large orchards and nursery plantings, and he grew up with them working in the Okanagan Real Estate market.
After completing four years of formal education at the University of British Columbia, Scott received a BCOM in Finance and Real Estate before becoming a licensed REALTOR® and Associate Broker at RE/MAX Kelowna. Since becoming licensed, Scott has quickly become a natural expert in the Horticultural, Viticultural, Farm, Acreage, Estate and Unique Property market. Scott has been able to professionally assist his valued clients so that when they are successful in their real estate buying or selling, he has also been able to be successful and is ranked as the #1 Individual Realtor at his brokerage.*
Scott is uniquely quali ed to e ectively assist with the purchase and sale of Horticultural, Farm, Acreage, Estate and Unique Properties throughout the Okanagan. To take advantage of ve generations of valued agricultural experience in the Okanagan, call Scott Marshall for your farm property needs!
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Scott training young cherry trees in the Black Mountain area of Kelowna.
Great Great Grandfather Thorlakur Thorlakson harvesting grain near Predator Ridge in Vernon.
Great Grandfather Lewis Marshall living in a tent on his rst orchard in the Glenmore area of Kelowna.
Grandfather Rexford Marshall next to newly planted orchard in the Carrs Landing area of Lake Country.
Father Lance next to nursery stock in the Carrs Landing area of Lake Country.
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Code of Practice for Agricultural Environmental Management
Nutrient Management Plan Requirements
Horticulture operations of 30 hectares or more are now included as a type of agricultural operation that may need to develop a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP).
You will need an NMP for the spring 2024 growing season if you are operating in a vulnerable aquifer recharge area and you:
• have a horticulture operation of 30 hectares* or more (or five hectares or more if located in the Hullcar Aquifers recharge area),
• apply nutrients (i.e., manure or fertilizers) to your land, and
• have a post-harvest nitrate soil test result of 100 kg N/ha (89 lb N/ac) or more.
* On July 15, 2024, the 30 hectare or more land base requirement for horticulture operations is being reduced to five hectares or more, for the spring 2025 growing season.
For more information and to find out if you are in a vulnerable aquifer recharge area, visit: gov.bc.ca/NutrientManagementPlan, scan the QR code, or contact AEMCoPenquiries@gov.bc.ca.
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ISSN 1713-5362 ISSN 2817-500X
Vol. 65, No 3
Summer Issue | June 2024
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Yvonne Turgeon
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Kate Ayers, Leeann Froese, James Grant, Kelly Josephson, Valerie Maida, Ronda Payne, Melissa Tesche, Yvonne Turgeon, Tom Walker
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The value of tiny things
Ilive down the block from the iconic (and organic) Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery in Peachland, B.C., founded by the father and son duo Walter and Tilman Hainle in the early 1970s—home to Canada’s first icewine. When an early frost fell on the vines in 1973, Walter persevered and resurrected the German practice of crafting icewines.
I have a small planting of Zweigelt grapes from Hainle on my property. Left untouched for years, the vines put down deep roots and, supported by a tall 14-foot arbour, grew to incredible breadth and length. A few years back, when the aging arbour reached the end of its life, I had to trim more than 60 feet of extended vines. I’m still patiently trying to prune them down to an approachable size and shape for grape growing.
Despite their robustness, winter’s deep cold took its toll. Yet, these resilient vines pushed out tiny buds on almost every plant a few weeks ago. This reminds me of the remarkable growth possible with deep roots—and the importance of paying attention to the little things.
At this time in the season, all attention is focused on tiny buds and tiny berry fruits, which are already growing larger and ready for the market. It’s the beginning of a season when we are face-to-face with customers as wine shops and farm gates welcome guests.
With this increased interaction comes a great opportunity to uphold integrity in our industry. As our marketing columnist, Leeann Froese, underscores this in this issue, emphasizing the importance of transparency and openness. For wineries considering sourcing grapes from outside B.C. for future production, truthful labelling will ensure the industry navigates this challenging period with integrity, resilience and community support.
This new season marks a milestone for my small communications company. As we approach the one-year mark since we brought Orchard & Vine magazine into the fold, we are beginning this season by sharing our core values with you.
We value looking at the bigger picture. While this sometimes gets me into trouble when I should be focusing on the task at hand, I always benefit from the insights that taking a larger perspective can bring.
We value the land and our connection to it. We honour this value by sharing stories of growers and makers, stories of sustainability, and seasonal stories. We value connections and honour relationships with respect and integrity, sharing stories of those who emulate these values.
We also value inspiration and empowerment. We hope our words inspire. We do this by sharing stories of arts and culture, leaders who lift others up, and supporters and caretakers.
Finally, we value quality. We honour all storymakers by sharing their voices through professional and high-quality communications.
— Yvonne Turgeon, publisher yvonne@orchardandvine.net
Amcor Capsules expands production in Quebec
Amcor Capsules’ investment in a new state-of-the-art plant in Granby, Québec, will increase production capacity to address wine and spirits growth in North America.
The new production facility in Granby is located just 20 kilometres from the Amcor Capsules current facility in Saint-Césaire, Quebec.
The Swiss-based company has grown to become a global leader in closures and capsules for wine and spirits with its North American operations dating back over 30 years.
The plant began commercial operations in early May.
“This new plant will not only significantly expand our production capacity but also reaffirm our commitment to provide the best screwcap design, expertise and production capabilities in North America, delivering constant high quality and service standards,” said Patrice Rigaud, plant general manager at Saint-Césaire and Granby.
The new Granby plant, spanning over 100,000 sq. ft., marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to providing North
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American customers with local solutions to support their growth. Its strategic location not only enhances the supply chain, enabling efficient local North American distribution, but also facilitates improved service to customers and reduced supply lead times.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive camera systems, this facility also ensures meticulous quality checks throughout the production process.
In line with Amcor Capsules’ sustainable approach, the Granby plant operates entirely on renewable energy, leveraging Quebec’s hydropower.
The plant produces the company’s greener version of its Stelvin aluminum screwcap range, the first low-carbon
emission screw cap in the market. The cap is made of up to 46 percent recycled aluminum and the careful selection of low-carbon primary aluminum.
“We were the market pioneers in 1964 with the launch of the first screw cap for wine," said Amcor Capsules general manager Yannick Magnon. “Since then, Stelvin has been recognized and praised by winemakers worldwide as setting the standard for quality and as one of the most sustainable capping solutions in the industry.”
Amcor Capsules has plants in France, Canada, U.S. and Chile. Last fiscal year, Amcor generated $14.7 billion in annual sales from operations that span 218 locations in 41 countries. ■
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The new Amcor Capsules plant opened in Granby, Quebec, in April and should reduce supply lead times for Canadian wineries.
Stelvin wine screwcaps is made with recycled aluminum.
Kamloops festival expands offerings
The countdown is on for the 26th annual Kamloops Wine and Beverage Festival set for May 30 and June 1.
Since its inception in 1998, the festival has offered locals the chance to sample new wines. This year, organizers have expanded the event’s scope by adding “and Beverage” to the title to reflect the inclusion of a wider variety of drinks, such as spirits, beer, cider and mocktails. Last year, Grand Tasting attendees had the opportunity to explore 105 different beverages.
A portion of the funds raised will support the Rotary Club of Kamloops West.
Event highlights include the May 30 Cheese the Day event ($89.50) presented in a comedic fashion by Canadian cheese ambassador, David Beaudoin.
The Grand Tasting ($79) on June 1 offers two sessions, one afternoon and one evening. Guests can mingle with wineries and cideries from Kamloops, Shuswap and the Okanagan Valley at the Colombo Lodge, enjoying a dynamic atmosphere of wine, food and music.
New this year is a virtual store operated by Twisted Spirits on 3rd, allowing patrons to scan to add favourite wines from each tasting table directly to an online cart. At the end of the tasting, patrons can finalize their picks and place their order. ■
Festival goers can plan a visit to Privato Vineyard and Winery in Kamloops.
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