Harcourt North cherry farmers, Blackwood Orchard, harvest Christmas crop

Elspeth Kernebone
Updated December 21 2018 - 9:23pm, first published 3:30pm
SEASONAL SUCCESS: Suzanne and Colin Pickering have succesfully switched their orchard from apples to cherries. Picture: DARREN HOWE.
SEASONAL SUCCESS: Suzanne and Colin Pickering have succesfully switched their orchard from apples to cherries. Picture: DARREN HOWE.

When Suzanne and Colin Pickering saw generational apple orchards in Harcourt close down one by one, they knew they had to change their business model.

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Elspeth Kernebone

Accident brought me to journalism, but every day convinces me again that strong media is more important than ever. After a starting off as the sole reporter in a tiny NSW town, I’m loving the teeming metropolis that is Bendigo. Focussed on health, business and education. Got a tip? Email elspeth.kernebone@bendigoadvertiser.com.au.

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