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FARM NEWS UPDATE

April 29, 2026

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BC ranchers took their concerns directly to the Legislature today as the BC Cattlemen's Association hosted their annual BC Beef Day, serving some 700 beef-on-a-bun lunches — made with steak from BCCA member Paul Devick and family's Rangeland Meats — before spending the afternoon in meetings with MLAs. "Our focus and resolve will remain to represent the interests of ranchers across the province," said BCCA president Werner Stump.

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Yeah cuz those 2 clowns on the right have our backs 🙄

That's true rancher community spirit to have a BBQ before they get down to business 🤠

Hope u made that tall drink of water buy his own !!!!

Nice to see Devick’s so engaged & progressive!

Glad to share lunch with you! We agree, some of best beef is definitely from BC ranchers.

Great comment, now come up with some ways to achieve that! Or even just one way! Have you any idea what goes into your hamburger?

We can’t afford beef in bc 😂😂😂we wait a few days later when they turn the unsold ribeyes into hamburger 😂😂😂😂😂

Awesome!

Eby got another free meal on behalf of the taxpayers

Make beef affordable again. Prices are ridiculous

Popham and Eby look like morons with their white hats, only good guys wear white and those two arent the good guys.

Why is David Ebi there for that POS

Eby that fuking lil Weasel selling us all out to the un agenda

Who the heck put that hat on him. A disgrace to the cowboy hat.

Lets have National Jackass Day David Eby can be the parade Grand Marshall as he's a proven jackass!

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UBC's Wine Research Centre brought together a dozen graduate students at Tantalus Winery in Kelowna on April 30 to share their latest research on viticulture and winemaking. Topics ranged from heat and drought stress on vines to natural yeast classification and cover crop pairings. The day opened with a vineyard tour highlighting sustainable practices already underway at the wine#BCAg#BCAg ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago

Saskatchewan's Monette Farms, with nearly $1.1 billion in liabilities, has been granted creditor protection under the CCAA while it restructures. Rapid expansion into produce and cattle dragged earnings well below projections. The farm's BC cattle operation — and a planned West Kelowna winery — hang in the b#BCAge.

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Monette Farms wins creditor protection

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Monette Farms’ rapidly expanding produce business was a key factor in its decision to seek protection from creditors last week, according to court documents. Saskatchewan-based Monette Farms was…

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1 week ago

A new national beef code of practice is open for public comment until June 12. Developed by NFACC and the Canadian Cattle Association, the draft addresses pain management, weaning, nutrition, lameness and end-of-life care.

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A new national code of practice for beef producers is open for public comment. “The public comment period is an important opportunity for producers across Canada to review the draft code and provide...

2 weeks ago

The BC Ministry of Health has approved $4.25 million for the BC Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program, administered by the BC Association of Farmers Markets, for 2026. The funding is even with last year, and follows on $12 million provided in 2022-24. The funding is a cornerstone of BCAFM, providing eligible low-income, pregnant and senior individuals with $27 a week for purchases of locally grown produce at more than 100 participating farmers markets in 92 communities across BC. Funding has increased seven-fold since the program launched in 2012.

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It provides for more than produce. It includes, eggs, meat and honey!

Good program. Additionally, I toured the Kelowna Food bank yesterday. They are serving about 12,000 people a month. Lots are working people.

I have seen people at the Saanichton markets asking if vendors take the coupons and being embarrassed when the vendor says no. Are there signs that are placed on the tables so people know who is part of the program and who is not?

You would have a slim choice of meat if you only get $27.00 .

“While it’s unfortunate that programs like this are necessary, I’m grateful they exist to support families and local farmers.”

Food stamps?

This should be made a little more accessible, especially for seniors

What exactly is this and how does it work? I've never heard of it before. How does this get applied to us who it's intended to help?

Christy Sakai its a week and if you to the markets you can get a small bag of carrots 5bucks, a few potatoes, usually a bag of apples are 5 bucks, and in summer you have fruit choices. Yes doesn't seem like alot but it could be stretched at the markets and remember its a week so really ypu going to use the whole bag of carrots in a week, probably not so you have something for the next week. Heads of lettuce 5 bucks. Every little bit does help when it comes to supporting local farmer and family.

This program has helped me afford local produce, as a senior. I am grateful for the assistance and eat a healthier diet.

I have been a working poor and 🙏👍for recognizing the people who deserve a bit of help as they are doing the best they can 😘👍

This sounds a little more complicated to enroll in than it needs to be. A lot of people probably never heard of it, I only did because I read this post.

It is illegal for me to grow a garden . We can all afford to eat if we can grow.

How does a senior apply?

On my smalltown the food bank puts your name in a lottery for this Seniors included in lottery

Here are the general qualifications: Income Threshold: Generally for lower-income households. Some specific, local programs have identified a threshold of $27,000 or less for a single person or under $50,000 per year for a household. Targeted Groups: Participants must be seniors/elders, pregnant individuals, or families with children under 19. Participant Requirements: In addition to income, participants must: Participate in a food literacy program (e.g., cooking, gardening, or food budgeting). Be able to travel to a participating market to shop for themselves. Allocation: Because demand is high, coupons are often prioritized for new participants each year. Important Information: Coupons are not handed out by the BC Farmers' Markets directly. You must connect with a local community partner (such as a food bank, community centre, or neighbourhood house) to apply.

Glad to see this continue. With the increase in cost of living, this program should be increasing, not staying even with last year. Our local food bank is inundated with need.

It’s a great program. Too bad they won’t extend it to Farmstands as well. Some producers can’t make it to market because of work schedules. And there is more than just vegetables out there.

Where do people apply? Thinking of those I know who need this program.

Have you got an email yet?

I wish a person on disability could get the help too :(

What cities have this

I didn’t know that the program existed

Please if you have these coupons do not be embarrassed to use them they are a good as anyone's money to a grower! I would agree it is a slippery slope to have people pay with government coupons but Remember large scale agriculture is subsidized in this country in way that dwarfs this little program. We are all in a sense are paying with coupons at the big supermarket. As a small scale grower grower I can tell you when you see the higher prices at the farmers market, no one is getting rich off you. That is the true cost of food. Yes that should scare you

Excellent work, BC Ministry of Health! 👍👍👍 An amazing program