Organic labelling regulations kick in September 1
VERNON – The province’s new labelling regulations for organic products kick in September 1, but…
Cariboo farm thrives with mentorship
100 MILE HOUSE – At 8 pm, Robin Hunt and her husband of almost two…
Wildfire lessons learned, but still work to be done
VICTORIA – Workshops aimed at fireproofing BC farms and ranches seem to be working despite…
Armyworm posing little risk this season
PORT ALBERNI – Researchers continue to look for answers to last year’s unusual armyworm outbreak…
Wildlife federation’s audit request full of holes
BC auditor general Carol Bellringer has plenty on her plate. The current work plan for…
Gulf Islands farmers want rules respected
PENDER ISLAND – Bylaws passed by local government shouldn’t pre-empt decisions by the Agricultural Land…
Hazelnut growers get replant funding
CHILLIWACK – After several years of lobbying, the BC hazelnut industry finally has a replant…
Forage action plan nears completion
SMITHERS – The province is developing a forage action plan for private land, BC Cattlemen’s…
Research is a focus of BC’s grape and wine sector
The British Columbia grape and wine industry began investing in research around 15 years ago,…
Prince George packing plant gets further study
SMITHERS – The possibility of a larger scale, federally inspected beef processing plant for BC…
Perseverance, ingenuity aid haskap harvest
KELOWNA – Growing a new crop is not for the faint of heart. In June,…
New farmers need to research livestock needs
VANCOUVER – The growing trend for families to engage in food production – including raising…
Strawberries kick berry season off to a good start
DELTA – With memories of the difficult spring of 2017 still fresh in their minds,…
ALC allegations nix Delta farmer’s vision
DELTA – Don Malenstyn has all but given up on his career and passion after…
Minimum wage hike squeezes farm margins
DELTA – Growers are taking a closer look at pay structures as minimum wage hikes…
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