April 26, 2010, Kelowna, B.C. – In better economic times, Kelowna apple grower Kirpal Boparai would have a small nest egg of cash left over from last year’s crop to cover his labour, equipment, fertilizer and chemical costs for the coming year.

But after two straight years of record-low prices, Mr. Boparai, like many Okanagan orchardists, will be pleading with his banker this spring for a hefty operating loan to carry him through the upcoming season.

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