Fruit specialists take extension in new direction
Support role, knowledge transfer trumps one-on-one help
SUMMERLAND – Tree Fruit and grape growers will benefit from the support of two extension specialists recently hired by the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food. “This is a collaborative support position,” explains Lindsay Hainstock, a former BC Tree Fruits Co-op field staff. “It is currently a one-year pilot with the overall objective to increase …
Sod industry sees slow recovery from disasters
ABBOTSFORD – BC’s turf industry has yet to recover from the double effects of the…
BC snowpack runs off
High heat over the past two weeks has pushed the BC snowpack well below average…
Vintners fine-tune estimates
With bud break underway, grape growers are finding that preliminary estimates of severe damage from…
Province funds climate readiness
The first few weeks of the growing season have seen BC farmers face unseasonal heat,…
Temperatures, risks rising
Dry conditions last fall have set the stage for an early start to the wildfire…
Northwest floods mobilize farmers
While the northeast of the province deals with fire, the BC River Forecast Centre upgraded…
FCC supports wine sector
The significant losses anticipated to vineyards from the extreme cold in late December has triggered…
Wildfire, flood risks rise
Warm and dry conditions in the Peace region have prompted early seeding this year, but…
BCAC plans benefits program
Small businesses often lack benefits plans, but a new initiative by the BC Agriculture Council…
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