Fun With Fruit at the Olympics

Cranberry farmers in British Columbia have crafted a very creative display of local agriculture near where the 2010 Winter Olympic Games are being held in Vancouver. A floating cranberry instillation shaped into the five Olympic rings and one maple leaf created by Dallas-based artist Stephen Stefanou is gaining attention. Why cranberries? It’s pretty fitting based on what USA Today says about British Columbia.

An aerial view of the installation. (By Denny Gainer, USA TODAY)

“British Columbia is the third largest grower of cranberries in North America, behind Wisconsin and Massachusetts.” The best part? According to CTVOlympics, all of the cranberries will be turned into compost once the installation has run its course. Interesting art and responsible waste management – a definite gold medal move for Vancouver.

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