These Nicola apples grown by Dashan Gill of Oliver, British Columbia, took a first place for new varieties. The reemergence of apple judging at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Canada, has British Columbia growers enthusiastic about future competitions. The 86th fair, touted as the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world, attracts more than 326,000 participants and visitors annually. The fair in November marked the revival of the national apple competition after a 44-year absence, and Okanagan Valley growers made their presence felt, claiming 18 top-three placings, as well as an overall trophy […]