Small-lot farmers call for greater Infrastructure
Small producers will stay small without basic supports
ARMSTRONG – Small-scale producers say the province needs to rebuild rural food processing capacity if it wants them to thrive. While small, local producers have come into their own in recent years and drawn several aspiring farmers to rural acreages, the rules often restrict growth and leave them scrambling for the kind of support that …
Closures underscore need for licensing reform
COOMBS – A year ago, Lori Gillis was sounding the alarm about the coming wave…
Food priorities need to focus on the basics
People working on sustainability have been talking for years about a tipping point. This may…
Inaugural viticulturist of the year chosen
WEST KELOWNA – Of the approximately 120 honours viticulturist and winemaker Karnail Singh Sidhu has…
Wineries reopen amid COVID-19
Tweaks to public health regulations governing bars and restaurants will mean few changes for the…
BC youth offer perspectives
British Columbia has three representatives among the 25 members selected for the new Canadian Agricultural…
Top vet appointed
BC has a new top vet. Dr. Rayna Gunvaldsen was appointed chief veterinarian on July…
Dairy selects new entrants
Three candidates have been selected to participate in the BC Milk Marketing Board’s new entrant…
Insolvency concerns grow
While bankruptcies and insolvencies in the agriculture sector are down nationwide this year, BC has…
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