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Negotiations are now underway between the province and Cowichan Nation following last August's BC Supreme Court ruling recognizing the Cowichan's Aboriginal title to 700 acres in Richmond. In a joint press release this afternoon, both parties have confirmed neither is seeking to invalidate privately held fee simple titles. In our March edition, writer Riley Donovan speaks with BC lawyer Thomas Isaac about what the landmark ruling could mean for landowners provin#BCAgde.

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Title concerns add uncertainty to land deals

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WILLIAMS LAKE – An initial offering of 12 ranches totalling more than 45,000 acres by Monette Farms, one of Canada’s largest farm operators, ended without bids – a sign, according to industry so...

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Can we have it in writing that privately held fee simple titles will not be invalidated, now or ever?

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The Young Agrarians' mixer continues today in Penticton. The theme of this year's gathering is Resilience in Relationships. The session shown brought together speakers from several financial and accounting firms to provide the nuts and bolts of financing, particularly lending options and how to prepare to approach a#BCAger.

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There is SOME good news among all the otherwise dire economic outlooks being floated this year. An annual survey of capital expenditures in agriculture by StatsCan says projected investments in construction and machinery will trend upwards this year. We've crunched some numbers in this week's Farm News Update from Country Life#BCAgC.

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Capital spending to rise

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BC livestock producers are poised for record capital spending this year, according to Statistics Canada. Results of Statscan’s annual survey of capital expenditures, released February 25…

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3 days ago

A family farm on Seabird Island is proving grain can thrive in the Fraser Valley — if you choose the right varieties. Cedar Isle Farm grows three heritage and locally adapted winter wheats, rotating them with organic forages to manage weeds and weather. Three generations in, they're still evolving. Read how diversification keeps this mixed organic operation resilien#BCAg#BCAg ... See MoreSee Less

Farm finds resilience going with the grain

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AGASSIZ – A family-run mixed organic farm on Seabird Island highlights the potential for grain and other crops in the Fraser Valley, and the importance of diversification to long-term resilience.

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At the 137th annual BC Fruit Growers Association AGM yesterday in Kelowna, sitting vice president Deep Brar was elected president, defeating his only competitor for the role, Kelly Wander. Avi Gill became VP. He was the only candidate. Long-time president Peter Simonsen looked on from the podium as the 2026 board of directors offered congratulations to one another prior to having a group picture taken.

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JUNE 2020
Vol. 106 Issue 6

JUNE 2020