Stabilization initiative yet to bear fruit
OLIVER – The deep black of dying plum trees stands in stark contrast to the…
Veteran orchardist dies
The BC fruit industry lost a fellow grower, a friend and an advocate with the…
Capital gains changes coming
High summer will bring higher capital gains taxes, following a federal move to raise the…
Disaster fund denial flabbergasts
Ottawa has denied millions in funding to the three municipalities hit hardest by the 2021…
Sumas class action certified
Sumas Prairie residents affected by the atmospheric rivers that rolled across southern BC in November…
BC farm income plummets
The final numbers are in, and they’re worse than forecast. BC’s agriculture sector posted a…
Saanichton Farm launches Hall of Fame for Island farmers
SAANICHTON – On April 28, over 250 people attended the Saanichton Farm Hall of Fame…
Illegal dumping surges on Fraser Valley farmland
HATZIC – A rocky outcrop on Stave Lake Road east of Mission offers a panoramic…
BCFGA holds pre-election rally
Gray skies reflected the mood May 28 but the rain held off as some 250…
Millions added to Grand Forks flood mitigation
An additional $7.5 million has been put towards flood mitigation projects in Grand Forks, bringing…
Cherry growers face smaller crop
Soft fruit growers are facing the prospect of a smaller crop this year following January’s…
Peace prepares for active fire season
The prolonged dry conditions and early start to the wildfire season in northern BC have…
Farm compensation benchmarks set
Results of a new Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council wage study highlight opportunities to improve…
Senate report on TFWs
Ongoing concerns regarding the treatment of temporary foreign farm workers have prompted a federal committee…
Premier boosts fill enforcement
Dumping on Lower Mainland farm properties has prompted action by the premier. Hatzic Valley residents…
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