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FEBRUARY 2026
Vol. 112 Issue 2

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The District of Coldstream is proposing the creation of farm property tax subclasses to distinguish between small-scale and large-scale farm operations. Currently, all farms are classified as Class 9 regardless of size or infrastructure needs. The district argues larger farms require more municipal services and should be taxed accordingly. It plans to pitch its proposal at the Southern Interior Local Government Association convention in Revelstoke at the end of April. Support there could escalate the discussion to the Union of BC Municipalities convention next September in Vancouver.

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The District of Coldstream is proposing the creation of farm property tax subclasses to distinguish between small-scale and large-scale farm operations. Currently, all farms are classified as Class 9 regardless of size or infrastructure needs. The district argues larger farms require more municipal services and should be taxed accordingly. It plans to pitch its proposal at the  Southern Interior Local Government Association convention in Revelstoke at the end of April. Support there could escalate the discussion to the Union of BC Municipalities convention next September in Vancouver. 

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The Township of Langley Farm and Ranch Exhibition Society is hosting a public open house this evening to gather input on plans to transform the historic Belmont Farm into an agricultural exhibition, education and heritage hub. Farmers, ranchers, and community members are invited to share their feedback. The open house is at the George Preston Rec Centre, 6-8 pm.

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The Township of Langley Farm and Ranch Exhibition Society is hosting a public open house this evening to gather input on plans to transform the historic Belmont Farm into an agricultural exhibition, education and heritage hub. Farmers, ranchers, and community members are invited to share their feedback. The open house is at the George Preston Rec Centre, 6-8 pm. 

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Shucks, would have liked to attend but just seeing this now.

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The sold-out Southern Interior Horticulture show continues today. Education sessions range from rodent control to new tree fruit varieties, with the afternoon devoted to improving spraying techniques for orchardists and vineyard managers. When not listening to speakers, producers are checking the trade show.

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The sold-out Southern Interior Horticulture show continues today. Education sessions range from rodent control to new tree fruit varieties, with the afternoon devoted to improving spraying techniques for orchardists and vineyard managers. When not listening to speakers, producers are checking the trade show.

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The BC Poultry Association has lowered its avian flu biosecurity threat level from red to yellow, citing declining HPAI risk factors and fewer wild bird infections. Strong biosecurity practices helped BC limit cases this winter to 38 premises, down from 81 last year. For more, see today's Farm News Update from Country Life in #BCAg#BCAg ... See MoreSee Less

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Declining risk factors for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have prompted the BC Poultry Association to lower the industry’s biosecurity threat level from red to yellow. The decision…
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The application deadline for cost-shared funding through the Buy BC program is coming up on February 20. Up to $2 million through the Buy BC Partnership Program is available annually to BC producers and processors to support local marketing activities that increase consumer awareness of BC agriculture and BC food and beverages. For more information, visit buybcpartnershipprogram.ca/.

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Buy BC Partnership Program Increase your visibility with Buy BC The Buy BC Partnership Program is a fundamental component of Buy BC that provides up to $2 million in cost-shared funding annually to lo...
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