Hops revival gains traction with feds
CHILLIWACK – Fifty years ago, hops were a common sight across the central and eastern…
Farmers’ markets focus on cultivating trust
VICTORIA – Consumers look to farmers’ markets as a trusted source of wholesome local produce.…
New chair appointed to land commission
VICTORIA – The outgoing chair of the Agricultural Land Commission believes it’s in good hands…
Elk sightings have producers concerned
PENDER ISLAND – Residents of the Southern Gulf Islands are sharing photos of newly arrived…
Salal berries have market potential
Sometimes, some of the best health foods are right in front of you – or…
Vole control in blueberries
LANGLEY – Vole, mouse, shrew or mole: researcher Sofi Hindmarch wants to help blueberry growers…
Traceability regs to include animal movement
PENDER ISLAND – Traceability regulations are right around the corner. The promise is something livestock…
New meat producer association launched
MERRITT – Small-scale meat producers across BC are banding together to form a new association…
Province urged to regulate farmhouse size
VANCOUVER – Metro Vancouver’s submission to the nine-member advisory committee appointed to recommend ways to revitalize…
Fraser Valley bee shortage overstated
DELTA – BC blueberry farmers and some apiarists were left scratching their heads after it…
Optimistic outlook for beef sector
VERNON – Kee Jim is bullish on beef. “I feel very strongly that the participants…
Farmers’ markets aiming for greater share
VICTORIA – Renewed efforts to promote BC farmers’ markets are in the works following a…
Chicken growers demand pricing parity
VANCOUVER – The new chicken pricing formula, which took effect last June, is an improvement…
Organic growers prep for new labelling regs
ABBOTSFORD – Provincial regulations governing the use of the term “organic” come into force on…
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