Kwantlen Polytechnic University has set up a research hopyard at the Molson Coors plant in Chilliwack to support its ongoing research and new variety development. “We’re excited to work with Molson Coors in supporting local farmers through this multi-year project,” says Paul Adams, director of KPU’s Applied Genomics Centre, where researcher Mathias Scheutz oversees the …
Dairy sector selects new entrants
Despite a greater number of applicants this year, the BC Milk Marketing Board has accepted just three new producers as part of this year’s New Entrant Program. Deirdre and James Howard and Brent and Cheryl Posthumus were selected from five candidates who attended interviews in July. A total of 10 candidates were originally selected via …