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Turkey farm draws protestors

October 14, 2020

A poultry grower in Kelowna is the latest target of one of the four activists…

Parties unveil agriculture platforms

October 14, 2020

While it cut funding to the agriculture ministry this year, the BC NDP is pledging…

US investigating blueberries

October 7, 2020

BC blueberry exports are being investigated as a possible source of economic injury to US…

Election delays funding

October 7, 2020

The provincial election means BC farmers will have to wait for their share of $35…

Turkey sales up

October 7, 2020

Retail sales of turkeys are up versus a year ago as Thanksgiving approaches, according to…

BC Tree Fruits prepares to sell assets, apples

October 1, 2020

KELOWNA – As the apples turn red across the Okanagan, Similkameen and Creston valleys and…

BC Beef set to launch

October 1, 2020

WESTWOLD – A made-in-BC beef brand is finally within sight after five years of work…

A new generation keeps the family greenhouse growing

October 1, 2020

SURREY – With locations in Surrey and Delta, Sunnyside Produce Ltd. has steadily grown its…

Meat producers frustrated by consultations

October 1, 2020

MERRITT – BC meat producers are frustrated that the province is spending more time studying…

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Gordon Cooper has been growing grain on 2.5 acres in Grand Forks and took a keen interest in FarmFolk/CityFolk’s mobile seed cleaner as it toured through the Kootenays last month. The tour was hosted by Kootenay Boundary Farm Advisors and FFCF program director David Catzel. “There’s more interest than I expected in the grain that I’m growing,” Cooper told Country Life in BC’s Ronda Payne. “I think having something like that available would be pretty useful.” Read more about the growth of local seed production on our website this month: buff.ly/2U8jSni ... See MoreSee Less

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Producers and consumers have until December 3 to tell the Canadian Food Inspection Agency how they want plant-based meat alternatives identified in the marketplace. Both new products such as plant-based meat patties as well as soy-based burgers will be affected by the new regulations, which will establish a common name for the products. A press release regarding the consultation, launched November 3, notes, “Consumer perceptions of these foods will advise industry on how they can better position their products in a manner that is truthful and not misleading.” Canadian retail sales of meat alternatives approached $225 million last year, and the federal government has contributed $150 million towards creation of a plant protein innovation supercluster on the Prairies. The survey is available here: buff.ly/32sar6u ... See MoreSee Less

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While consumer concern regarding COVID-19 continues to increase, wineries and grape growers in the Okanagan can take heart. A survey for Wine Growers Canada indicates that the Okanagan is the wine region in Canada regular wine drinkers most definitely want to visit in 2021. The survey found that 12% of respondents would definitely visit the region, versus 11% visiting Niagara. Half of respondents are considering the region, second to Niagara at 59%. However the appeal is primarily local, with interested visitors primarily located in BC and Alberta, and younger, with 37% under the age of 30. However, the region’s appeal among emerging aficionados bodes well for future growth as activity returns to normal. ... See MoreSee Less

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I couldn’t agree more.. some amazing wines are to be had here... just for now, please order them online and stay home.. thank you

While the final counts will take days, the latest results point to a Democratic victory in the US election. While uncertainties remain, the end result won’t change several key issues for BC growers. On the one hand, producers across the board will continue to face the loss of market share as a result of CUSMA, which was renegotiated under the previous administration. Ongoing investigations into global imports of raspberries and blueberries are ongoing, with additional investigations of strawberries and bell peppers possible in the coming days. Renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty, which BC producers say have harmed them, is also moving forward. While a new US administration may have different priorities, BC growers will continue to be on the defensive against past actions. Country Life in BC is the agricultural news source for BC's farmers and ranchers. ... See MoreSee Less

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