BC Tree Fruits transition continues
BC Tree Fruits Co-op has lost long-time horticulturist Hank Markgraf. The son of orchardists and…
Farm assessments decline
The assessed value of farm properties in BC fell 2.6% over the past year, according…
Online platform connects producers, consumers
VANCOUVER – When entrepreneur Victor Straatman moved with his family to Vancouver from the Netherlands in…
Cattle feeders bullish on packing plant
WESTWOLD – Townhall meetings as the new year gets underway will determine whether or not…
‘Green rush’ overwhelms OK planning staff
LUMBY – Some local governments in the Okanagan are facing a “green rush” as proposals…
Wave of retirements sweeps through dairy associations
VANCOUVER – The BC Milk Marketing Board is purchasing a cow for a vulnerable family…
Popham pursues ambitious agenda as 2019 arrives
VANCOUVER – Becoming agriculture minister was a dream come true, Lana Popham said during her…
Ottawa invests in dairy sector
Ottawa has met criticism of its betrayal of Canada’s dairy sector in recent trade deals…
BC ice wine harvest begins
BC wineries have picked approximately 135 tons of grapes for ice wine since December 5,…
Dairy working group meets
A working group convened to develop strategies to mitigate the impact of Canada’s new free…
Animal cruelty charges laid
Three parties appeared in Chilliwack provincial court this week to hear charges laid following a…
Fruit co-op seeks new leadership
BC Tree Fruits Co-operative is seeking new leadership as it seeks to stay competitive in…
Farm market banks on relationship-building
LADNER – In Delta’s recent civic election, newcomer Alicia Guichon won her council seat by…
Sweet times for BC honey producers
VICTORIA – Bees may be the new pocket pet for urban residents, quipped a speaker…
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