The Okanagan’s now-bare cherry tree branches bore a record amount of fruit for farmers this year.

In Lake Country, B.C., B&T Orchards has seen success in all of its crops this year. “[We are harvesting] between 1.6 and 1.7 million pounds of apples this year. Cherries, we were producing about 11 tonnes to the acre and our table grapes, we are about halfway through them, and we are probably going to do about 50,000 pounds this year,” said Mike Mitchell, B&T Orchards owner.

The bounty is a welcome change from years past, when many orchardists and farmers struggled with the elements.

“It’s very stressful when you are looking at less than 50 per cent crop. Last year, we had no cherries whatsoever, we had no table grapes, and it does take a toll on you. It’s a huge financial impact,” said Mit

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