BC grows a wide variety of fruit, including tree fruits, berry crops, grapes, and nuts. The tree fruit industry in BC has about 400 commercial growers who farm approximately 15,000 acres of various tree fruits. BC produces many varieties of berries for both local consumption and export, providing a valuable contribution to the BC economy. The grape industry in BC is composed of over 900 vineyards. Much of the production is in the Thompson-Okanagan, followed by Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the Kootenay region.