Task force presents blueprint for growth
Proposal sets direction for next five-year funding framework
ABBOTSFORD – A sheaf of recommendations for creating a better business environment for BC producers is now in the hands of the province. The final recommendations of the Premier’s Task Force on Agriculture and Food Economy were submitted in late November and published by the province almost immediately on November 24. “They were published on …
Townhall looks to the future of agrivoltaics
OLIVER – Convincing farmers and others of the potential of harvesting solar power alongside agricultural…
Goerzen wins dairy award
Well-known Chilliwack agriculturalist Walter Goerzen is the recipient of the BC Dairy Industry Achievement Award…
Organic growers hold conference
“Organic Solutions for a Complex World” was the theme as 250 participants from across BC,…
$15,000 available for Shuswap projects
Shuswap producers will have a chance to tap $15,000 worth of funding for watershed enhancement…
Breathing new life into historic ranches
CACHE CREEK – When the Hat Creek ranch came up for auction in August last…
Corn helps improve soil but fails grazing test
HEFFLEY CREEK – Growing corn has proven beneficial in regenerating the soil at Devick’s Ranch…
Food hub tips to support farmers
“Farmers are busy people,” according to a new guide for food hub operators, which provides…
Delta growers honoured
Delta Farmers Institute (DFI) held its 116th Farmers Ball on November 15 with producers young…
Province lacks reconciliation roadmap: ranchers
The lack of a clear roadmap to reconciliation with the province’s Indigenous peoples jeopardize a…
Federal budget kills Living Labs
The innovative Living Labs initiative that cultivated localized on-farm research will wind down if the…
BC Tree Fruits relaunch
This week marks the relaunch of BC Tree Fruits, following the sale of the brand…
National dairy commission raises milk prices
Hallowe’en saw the Canadian Dairy Commission treat milk producers to news of a 2.3% price…
Province holds off on review of farmers institutes
VICTORIA – The province is holding off on a proposed review of the Farmers and…
Plant, animal health lab announced
The province has officially announced plans for a new plant and animal health centre in…
Ag Days foregrounds sector priorities
Chicken growers are looking forward to next week’s BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) lobbying event in…
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December 17, 2025
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