by Chad C | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Photo by: Alexander Dummer Blog written by: Zhang Introduction Welcome to Career Connection’s’ weather blog! In 2023, we are pleased to provide you with the latest weather forecast and Abbotsford agricultural knowledge. Climate change has a significant... 
by Chad C | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Photo by Antony Trivet By: Bector British Columbia is home to major Blueberry production in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, farms in BC accounted for approximately 27000 acres of Highbush berry production which was further revealed to be 88.6% of... 
by Chad C | Nov 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Aside from the heat wave this year affecting blueberry crops, there is also a new blueberry scorch virus. The original scorch virus causes damage to a plant’s leaves, shoot, and fruit production; it is also latent for 2 years before these systems develop meaning... 
by Chad C | Nov 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Even though this summer’s highest temperatures have not reached last summer’s heat dome, livestock farmers as well as the provincial government have taken action to help reduce the heat. The BC Dairy vice-chair Sarah Sache says that “So far, the animals are holding... 
by Chad C | Nov 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
After the incredibly wet and cold spring in the Fraser Valley it seems that the corn season is delayed for another 2-3 weeks. According to local farmer Ian Sparkers his corn is usually fully grown and ready to be sold by mid-July however, due to the wet spring...