Farm practices complaint – Page 10 – B.C. Farm Industry Review Board

Decision: Jones et al. v. Kootenay Krush Farm Ltd.

November 10, 2025

Complaint related to odour from field-grown cannabis production. Complaint dismissed as frivolous.

Preliminary decision: Butler v. Jealous Fruits

November 10, 2025

Complaint related to noise from frost fans. Complaint dismissed as the complainant withdrew the complaint.

Preliminary decision: Britschgi v. Jealous Fruits

November 10, 2025

Complaint related to noise from helicopters used for drying cherries at a cherry farm in Kelowna. Complaint dismissed as it was deemed frivolous and vexatious, with no reasonable prospect of success under the FPPA.

Preliminary decision: Britschgi v. Bal

November 10, 2025

Complaint related to noise and pollution from helicopter and airblast sprayer use on a cherry orchard in Kelowna. Complaint dismissed as it was deemed frivolous and vexatious, with no reasonable prospect of success under the FPPA. Issues of pollution/chemical exposure fall under other agencies.

Preliminary decision: Tidball, Fleishman, and Wedan v. Frind Estate Winery

November 10, 2025

Complaint related to noise from a wine chiller unit at a winery. Complaint dismissed following a settlement agreement and withdrawal by the complainants.

Preliminary decision: Bal d.b.a. Valley Orchards v. Frind Estate Winery

November 10, 2025

Complaint related to run-off water from a neighbouring winery. Complaint dismissed following a settlement and withdrawal by the complainant.

Preliminary decision: Jmaeff v. Dhaliwal

November 10, 2025

Complaint related to noise from a sprayer and propane cannons and the farm’s predator management practices. Complaint dismissed as it was withdrawn by the complainant.