Farm safety organization revamps
A new era for farm safety in BC dawned this week as farm sector representatives…
Province updates watering intentions
The province updated the intentions paper for its proposed livestock watering policy at the end…
Stand offers berries to go
Drive-thru lanes are a familiar sight at fast-food joints, but can you imagine drive-thru farm…
Ottawa announces new rules for foreign workers
BC is awaiting details of federal plans to develop mandatory requirements for seasonal worker accommodations…
Farms retain tax status
BC farmers won’t have to worry about losing farm class status of their properties in…
BC organic growers flourish
BC is the leader in Western Canada when it comes to organic fruit and vegetable…
Small-lot farmers call for greater Infrastructure
ARMSTRONG – Small-scale producers say the province needs to rebuild rural food processing capacity if…
Closures underscore need for licensing reform
COOMBS – A year ago, Lori Gillis was sounding the alarm about the coming wave…
Food priorities need to focus on the basics
People working on sustainability have been talking for years about a tipping point. This may…
Pandemic puts the squeeze on blueberry growers
by SARBMEET SINGH ABBOTSFORD – BC blueberry growers face tighter profit margins this year due…
Inaugural viticulturist of the year chosen
WEST KELOWNA – Of the approximately 120 honours viticulturist and winemaker Karnail Singh Sidhu has…
Wineries reopen amid COVID-19
Tweaks to public health regulations governing bars and restaurants will mean few changes for the…
BC youth offer perspectives
British Columbia has three representatives among the 25 members selected for the new Canadian Agricultural…
Top vet appointed
BC has a new top vet. Dr. Rayna Gunvaldsen was appointed chief veterinarian on July…
Dairy selects new entrants
Three candidates have been selected to participate in the BC Milk Marketing Board’s new entrant…
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