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From orchard manager to government specialist and now executive director of the BC Fruit Growers Association, Adrian Arts brings a rare blend of hands-on farming experience and organizational leadership to an industry poised for renewal. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment for BC fruit growers, with Arts expressing enthusiasm about continuing the momentum built by his predecessor and working alongside a board that signals a generational shift in agricultural advocacy.

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A combination of organizational management and practical farming experience has primed the new executive director of the BC Fruit Growers Association to lead the industry forward.
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A public consultation is now underway on the powers and duties of the BC Milk Marketing Board. Key issues for dairy producers include transportation costs, rules governing shipments and limitations on supporting processing initiatives. Stakeholders have until May 31 to comment.

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A public consultation on the powers and duties of the BC Milk Marketing Board is underway as part of a triennial review required by the British Columbia Milk Marketing Board Regulation.
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BC wool shipments drop sharply in 2023, according to StatsCan data released in mid-April. Local producers shipped just 5,200kg at 37¢/kg, down from 18,600kg at $1.08/kg in 2022. While many farmers now use wool on-farm or dispose of it due to low market value, innovative producers like Emily McIvor point to untapped opportunities. Read more in our Farm News Update from Country Life in BC.

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BC wool value, volume drop

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BC sheep producers shipped less wool for less in 2023, reversing strong growth a year earlier. BC producers shipped 5,200 kilograms of raw wool in 2023, according to Statistics Canada data released on...
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Eric Feehely and Miho Shinbo are growing 30+ crops on 2.5 acres in Vernon. Writer Myrna Stark Leader takes a look at how Silverstar Veggies is balancing CSA programs, farmers markets and restaurant sales while planning smart expansions in challenging economic times in Market farm works smarter, not harder.

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VERNON – Silverstar Veggies, a five-year-old mixed vegetable and herb farm in Vernon, thrives on passion and innovative ideas. A former watersport and adventure sport instructor…
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Ag Days hit Victoria

Opposition critic Ian Paton, BC Agriculture chair Stan Vander Waal, and BC Minister of Agriculture and Food Lana Popham at BC Ag Day in Victoria. FACEBOOK / BC AGRICULTURE COUNCIL

October 26, 2022 byPeter Mitham

BC Agriculture Council representatives stormed Victoria this week for meetings with cabinet ministers and MLAs as part of the annual Ag Days lobbying event.

This year’s event was the first in-person meeting since 2019, following two years of Zooming in to make the case for agriculture to government.

“This year’s discussions will focus on producer-led solutions to address rising input costs, farm classification, environment and climate change, and farm trespass,” BCAC said in a press release announcing the agenda for the two-day event.

A reception that brought industry representatives together with MLAs and government staff took place Monday night, kicking off the two-day marathon of meetings.

The issue of farm trespass took centre stage three years ago during the last in-person event, with government pledging to strengthen protections for farmers at the opening reception.

But three years later, no greater penalties have been adopted to deter trespass. Indeed, while a judge felt 60 days was an appropriate prison sentence for the two convicted in the invasion of Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford two years ago, extenuating factors resulted in a sentence of merely 30 days. An appeal by the two parties convicted means the sentences will not be served immediately.

Nevertheless, BCAC president Stan Vander Waal was looking forward to productive discussions with government this year to address the ongoing and emerging issues facing the farm sector.

“We believe there is strong alignment between industry and government priorities that would bring innovation, and rejuvenation to the next generation while creating jobs for resilient rural communities and enhancing provincial food security and economic growth,” he said in the BCAC press release.

BCAC executive director Danielle Synotte indicated the meetings were productive and BCAC’s board is discussing the results.

 

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