March 13, 2019
BC producers hit hard by 2018 wildfires eligible for AgriStability relief
A potent mix of flooding, drought and wildfire in 2018 have prompted the federal and provincial governments to trigger the […]
March 13, 2019
BC markets question “local” definition
Defining “local” food is a big issue for farmers’ markets in eastern BC, which raised their concerns at the BC […]
March 13, 2019
Horticulture projects receive funding
Ottawa has announced millions of dollars in funding for horticulture research at events on both sides of the country. On […]
March 6, 2019
Trade deals lead poultry groups’ concerns
The fourth annual BC Poultry Conference enjoyed record attendance with just over 500 people registered for the event held in […]
March 6, 2019
Cold weather raises concerns for crops
February has gone down in the record books as the coldest on record, particularly in southern BC where the locals […]
STORIES IN THIS EDITION
Simon Answerth
Province boosts ag spending
It’s a draw!
Well registrations lag in advance of final deadline
Editorial: Vice grip
Back Forty: Snow days make good days for seed selection
Viewpoint: Farmers need to prepare for annual snow melt
Smooth start to season as foreign workers arrive
Sidebar: Province mulls piece rates
Late winter has some Okanagan growers on edge
Ag show attracts near-record attendance
Ag Briefs: Traceability funding available for producers
Ag Briefs: Cattlemen’s launches webinar series
Ag Briefs: Grant winner announced
Labour remains a priority for fruit growers
Dairy, aquaculture take home awards at gala
Farmers need to prepare for uncertainty
Ag critic listens to concerns at farmers’ institute
Growers are responsible for workers’ safety
Robotic milkers sized up during dairy tour
Safe, high-quality silage depends on preparation
Young farmers crack open new vending concept
Diversification makes orchard a landmark
Going green boosts ranch’s credibility
Ranchers need to match forage with herd needs
Tru-Grit
Reducing waste will save money on winter feed
Producers question new Indigenous rights law
Hosting TRU students a way to give back
Livestock co-op provides selling, buying options
Sidebar: Market set to stay steady
Research: Bluetongue outbreaks expected to increase
Filling a niche for gourmet mushrooms
Regulations, housing key issues in Langley
Sheep producers seeing value in genetic program
Above and beyond
Vegetation fundamental to farms, landscape
Studies continue on forage, corn crop pests
4-H BC leader singled out
Growers go with the grain of beer revival
Agri-tourism has plenty of room for growth
Rose stem girdler poses threat to cranberries
Site prep critical for healthy hazelnut orchards
Sidebar: BC renewal program opens up
Wannabe: Renewal comes with a new generation of farmers
Mentorship gives Kelowna grower a headstart
Woodshed: Deborah and Doug McLeod turn up the heat
A good place to meet up
Jude’s Kitchen: Celebrate spring by eating outside
March 20, 2019
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