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New abattoir offers lifeline to local farmers
COURTENAY – After nearly five years in the making, Christine Mooney is excited to be…
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Apple industry eyes orderly marketing plan
KELOWNA – Apple growers could decide whether or not a marketing commission will be developed…
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Land Act changes deferred
The BC government has deferred plans to amend the Land Act, which governs management of…
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Budget recognizes climate risks
The province’s agriculture ministry will see a 16% increase in funding this year, entirely due…
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Fruit growers discuss challenges
Bad news was the order of the day as orchardists gathered for the 135th annual…
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Study shows BC farmers markets add value
VANCOUVER – A farmers market is much more than a place to buy food, serving…
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SIR appoints new GM
Michelle Cook has been appointed general manager of the Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Program (SIR)…
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RCMP recruits 4-H youth
Farm kids make good policemen, says RCMP Corporal Cory Lepine, and he might be promoting…
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Land Act firestorm
The BC government is proposing changes to the Land Act that will affect how Crown…
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Provincial nursery specialist appointed
It’s been four years since the retirement of the province’s long-time greenhouse and nursery specialist…
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CanadaGAP participation drops
CanadaGAP is a linchpin of foodsafety for many horticulture operations across Canada, and BC’s flourishing…
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Grapegrowers discuss freeze event
About 150 grapegrowers from across the Okanagan gathered for two industry townhalls, February 2 and…
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BC Tree Fruits board remains intact
A fresh challenge to the BC Tree Fruits Co-operative board has been voted down. A…
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BC Veg expands mandate
The mandate of the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission now covers the entire province, making it…
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Metchosin farm transitions to new owners with high hopes
METCHOSIN – Long hours of hard work, years of experience and a ready local market…
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