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FEBRUARY 2026
Vol. 112 Issue 2

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BC fruit and vegetable farmers are being asked to share their views on farming technology in a 10-minute survey from Royal Roads University and the University of the Fraser Valley. The survey looks at how fruit and vegetable farmers are adopting emerging farming technologies -- such as digital tools, “controlled environment agriculture systems” (greenhouses) and agri-genomics (DNA analysis) -- to cope with changing climate conditions. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, and participants will be eligible to win an assortment of $50-$200 gift cards.

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BC fruit and vegetable farmers are being asked to share their views on farming technology in a 10-minute survey from Royal Roads University and the University of the Fraser Valley. The survey looks at how fruit and vegetable farmers are adopting emerging farming technologies -- such as digital tools, “controlled environment agriculture systems” (greenhouses) and agri-genomics (DNA analysis) -- to cope with changing climate conditions. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, and participants will be eligible to win an assortment of $50-$200 gift cards. 

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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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Large farms put more back into the community too.

Which municipal services do they require more of? Even larger farms typically still have only one or possibly two dwellings. Most have their own well and septic, and I suppose it depends on location, but most rural properties don't have garbage pick up either. And whether 20 driveways or one join the road, the cost to plow that road is the same. I no longer live within a municipality so of course there could be costs I've overlooked that are contributing to the District's proposal.

And this is why farmers left California. British Columbia is no different

And then you tax the farmers more and wonder why food prices keep going up. Why is it that the only thing government does is find more reasons and ways to tax people?

2 days ago

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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Me too :(

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

2 days ago

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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