Lumby rancher embarks on building dream farm
William Gamache selected as CYL finalist
LUMBY – William Gamache of Lumby was the sole BC resident selected as one of 16 finalists for this year’s Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Program, a national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattle Association. “I’m trying to gain as much knowledge and experience as I can and then put it to work on our farm,” …
Commercial egg production set to begin in Cariboo
QUESNEL – Commercial egg production is coming to the Cariboo following the selection of a…
Wine Growers head to retire
Wine Growers BC’s longest-serving president and CEO has announced his retirement. Miles Prodan, who joined…
Dairy quota rules change
New rules that come into play in December will govern exchanges of dairy quota taking…
BC seeks crop reporters
The province hopes to recruit industry volunteers to report on agricultural production conditions across the…
Interior egg production set to rise
This week saw the selection of two new entrants to the BC egg sector, diversifying…
New fruit co-op discussed
The BC Fruit Growers Association (BCFGA) coordinated a meeting of former BC Tree Fruits Cooperative…
BC rancher brings home esteemed leadership award
Vernon’s Cassie Marchand is the second recipient of the Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award.…
Co-op closure leaves growers in the lurch
OLIVER – On July 3, Osoyoos cherry grower Ranjit Dhillon delivered the last of his…
Co-op assets on the block
BC Supreme Court approved an order August 26 for the sale of assets held by…
Cocksure court naysays rooster
Salt Spring Island farm organizations are protesting the August 22 conviction of a local resident…
Moderate potato crop expected
Lower Mainland potato crops are expected to come in below average this year thanks to…
BC Tree gets credit protection
BC Tree Fruits Cooperative has sought protection from creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act…
BC Veg denies greenhouse application
Ontario-based greenhouse grower Mucci Farms has had its application to market produce in BC denied…
Dairy quota increases
Strong demand for milk is leading to a quota increase for producers across Western Canada.…
Hothouse growers tap glass ceiling
SURREY – BC greenhouse vegetable growers have begun consultations with members on a new marketing…
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October 9, 2024
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