Weed will be an ag product unlike any other
ABBOTSFORD – Growers hoping to cash in on Canada’s newest legal cash crop face plenty…
Processor capacity challenges small-scale farmers
MERRITT – Small scale abattoirs are closing across BC and that is an increasing concern…
Producers need training for disaster response
ABBOTSFORD – It is critical for the livestock industry to have both an emergency response…
ALR sessions closed to public
VICTORIA – The public engagement process aimed at gathering feedback towards revitalization of the 45-year-old…
Province launches ALR review
Panel includes veterans, critics of farmland policies VICTORIA – The province kicked off the new…
The Back 40: It’s time for farmers to speak up
British Columbia’s Agricultural Land Reserve is about to mark its 45th anniversary. The landmark legislation…
Cowichan goats inspire global ambitions
Vancouver Island start-up aims to revolutionize mastitis diagnosis DUNCAN – British Columbia goat farmer and…
Feedback sought on water regs
Proposed regulations are a long-standing industry priority VICTORIA – The provincial government is seeking public…
New year, new start
Six months after wildfire tore through their Princeton ranch, the Schneiders are ready to rebuild…
Lettuce build
Coldstream Ranch sells land to Quebec-based salad maker VERNON – Coldstream Ranch, east of Vernon,…
Hort course the backbone of Pacific Ag Show
ABBOTSFORD – While the Pacific Agriculture Show is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the…
Goat farmers get behind new dairy association
United front needed as market for niche milk product grows CHILLIWACK – Western Canada’s growing…
Producers take concerns to Victoria
VICTORIA – Keeping farm operations environmentally and financially sustainable were key to the case farm…
Entertaining tidbits
Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah or the solstice in December, there are holidays…
Body cams are out
CHILLIWACK – BC’s privacy watchdog has rejected a bid to outfit farm workers with body…
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