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SEPTEMBER 2026
Vol. 112 Issue 9

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With the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain line turbocharging development of the Fraser Hwy corridor and surrounding agricultural lands, the BC NDP today announced it is naming the new line after former Premier Dave Barrett, whose government created the Agricultural Land Reserve to protect farmland. The announcment comes in advance of this Friday’s deadline for submitting feedback on a proposal to open the ALR to processors using as little as 5% local ingredients.

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With the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain line turbocharging development of the Fraser Hwy corridor and surrounding agricultural lands, the BC NDP today announced it is naming the new line after former Premier Dave Barrett, whose government created the Agricultural Land Reserve to protect farmland. The announcment comes in advance of this Friday’s deadline for submitting feedback on a proposal to open the ALR to processors using as little as 5% local ingredients.

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The A.L.R is a pain in the A.S.S

I do not agree with this proposed change to the ALR. It is a trojan horse designed to open up the ALR for development. Gary Runka must be turning in his grave. :(

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More than two years after the BC Tree Fruits Co-op shut down, a payout of $11.5 million is heading to former members this week. The payout follows a share purchase agreement approved this spring allowing the new privately owned BC Tree Fruits partnership to acquire the co-op’s shares in addition to the assets previously acquired. A further, final payout to growers is expected in December, once other outstanding claims have been resolved.

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More than two years after the BC Tree Fruits Co-op shut down, a payout of $11.5 million is heading to former members this week. The payout follows a share purchase agreement approved this spring allowing the new privately owned BC Tree Fruits partnership to acquire the co-op’s shares in addition to the assets previously acquired. A further, final payout to growers is expected in December, once other outstanding claims have been resolved.

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Canadian Forest Owners and McGill University researchers have launched the first national survey of private forest owners in over 20 years. With some 50% of farmers across Canada owning woodlots, the results of the survey could help shape policy at both the federal and provincial level. According to Woodlots BC, there are 836 woodlot licensees totalling 576,627 hectares in the province, with an estimated economic impact of $113 million. The three-part survey closes September 14. www.forestowners.ca/about/survey/

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Canadian Forest Owners and McGill University researchers have launched the first national survey of private forest owners in over 20 years. With some 50% of farmers across Canada owning woodlots, the results of the survey could help shape policy at both the federal and provincial level. According to Woodlots BC, there are 836 woodlot licensees totalling 576,627 hectares in the province, with an estimated economic impact of $113 million. The three-part survey closes September 14. www.forestowners.ca/about/survey/

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A good opportunity.

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Kevin Boon is stepping down as general manager of the BC Cattlemen's Association after 17 years to become CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattle Association. Boon has more than 40 years’ experience in the cattle industry, including leadership roles with Alberta Beef Producers and the Canadian Cattle Association. During his tenure with BC Cattlemen’s, Boon has helped the industry navigate wildfire, drought and hay shortages, as well as been a powerful advocate for improved water storage. Known as a bridge-builder, his experience will be greatly missed by the BC farm and ranch sector.

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Kevin Boon is stepping down as general manager of the BC Cattlemens Association after 17 years to become CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattle Association. Boon has more than 40 years’ experience in the cattle industry, including leadership roles with Alberta Beef Producers and the Canadian Cattle Association. During his tenure with BC Cattlemen’s, Boon has helped the industry navigate wildfire, drought and hay shortages, as well as been a powerful advocate for improved water storage. Known as a bridge-builder, his experience will be greatly missed by the BC farm and ranch sector.

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Thanks for all you’ve done to advocate for the cattle industry Good luck 😊😊

Thanks for all you have done out here.Good luck in your next chapter.Big boots to fill.

Many thanks to Kevin for being a good friend to the Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia over the years.

Congrats to Kevin. A great advocate for the beef cattle sector. A pleasure to work with. Best wishes in Saskatchewan.

Buddy, you can't leave us! Great job, the BC Cattlemen will miss you..

Sorry to see go Kevin you did amazing work for all the cattleman and Rancher in this Province.good luck in your next chapter

No doubt a great job . Congratulations Kevin . Boy that time went fast eh? Hopefully see you along the trail .

Thankyou Kevin for your many years of work in BC! You will be missed. All the best in Saskatchewan, it's a great place!

Congratulations Kevin, thanks for all your hard work!

Kevin - these will truly be tough boots to fill for the next ---- thank you for all your efforts over the years ....much of of the Interior of BC will we watching for your next great initiative! ( or retirement ~smile) Lee Morris - TNRD Area P

Well Kevin you have set the bar high. You will be missed thank you for your service

Huge boots to fill Kevin is a rare treasure ,good luck on the next stage !

Thank you Kevin for all of the help you provided us through our disasters - best of luck to you in the flatlands!

Good luck on your new adventure. They are super lucky to have you.

Get outta town! You are not ready yet … unless you are going senile … Yes … like me Enjoy the thoughts and grand plans of adventures to come. Hugs

Good luck on your next step Keven! I'm sure you will be missed in BC.

Good luck Kevin

Kevin will be missed. Amazing advocate for ranchers and country folk.

Congratulations Kevin!! Thank you for your advocacy over the years!!!

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a 50% counter-tariff on natural honey today, September 8, to match the US decision to impose a 50% tariff on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods, including Canadian honey exports to the US, effective August 22. On average, Canada exports nine million kg of honey annually, with up to 75% of that going south of the 49.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a 50% counter-tariff on natural honey today,  September 8, to match the US decision to impose a 50% tariff on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods, including Canadian honey exports to the US, effective August 22. On average, Canada exports nine million kg of honey annually, with up to 75% of that going south of the 49.

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