• Menu
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Country Life In BC Logo

The agricultural news source in British Columbia since 1915

  • Headlines
  • Calendar
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Archives
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Headlines
  • Calendar
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Archives
  • Contact
  • Search

Primary Sidebar

Current Issue:

APRIL 2026
Vol. 112 Issue 4

Subscribe Now!

Follow us on Facebook

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons

1 day ago

A draft update to the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle is now open for public comment until June 12. The code, one of 14 animal care codes developed and maintained by the National Farm Animal Care Council, is undergoing a routine 10-year review. "Your feedback will help shape the industry's guide to cattle welfare for the next decade," says Canadian Cattle Association policy manager Jessica Radau, urging producers to weigh in. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/58a3u9fz.

#BCAg
... See MoreSee Less

A draft update to the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle is now open for public comment until June 12. The code, one of 14 animal care codes developed and maintained by the National Farm Animal Care Council, is undergoing a routine 10-year review.  Your feedback will help shape the industrys guide to cattle welfare for the next decade, says Canadian Cattle Association policy manager Jessica Radau, urging producers to weigh in. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/58a3u9fz.

#BCAg
View Comments
  • Likes: 3
  • Shares: 2
  • Comments: 1

Comment on Facebook

I sat in the webinar yesterday by the Canadian Cattle Association. My initial concern was that this would be another "play" into the government's hands. It has been worked on by people that are actually in the Beef industry from Cow calf to feedlot. The thrust is an update of the 2013 Code of Practice which was reviewed in 2018. The changes are more a move from "left to the producers discretion" to clearer directions regarding pain management, proper transport of animals which are impaired and keeping cattle in in good condition. Much of what is recommended is what producers who care about animal husbandry already do. The important part is to GIVE THEM FEEDBACK good, bad or otherwise. The document is about 60 pages long, and I ran it through CHAT to see what had been changed. It is important to understand that the PUBLIC is invited to comment on the draft not just producers. Think about it... do you really want the public influencing how you manage your cattle. If you think that this is just one of those things, I have been following Bill 22 in Alberta which will grant the SPCA a proactive roll in entering farms and checking on animals. When I asked CHAT how the new bill relates to the Cattle Code, it came back that the Code although not a regulation will be able to be used as a guide by producers for backup in dealing with the SPCA regarding cattle conditions, sick animal handling etc. Take the time.... Go onto the Canadian Cattle Association website and speak to those parts that you wish to input.

2 days ago

According to the BC River Forecast Centre, the Okanagan snowpack stood at just 58% of normal on April 1 — the lowest reading since measurements began in 1980 — raising concerns about drought conditions in the region this summer. The rest of the province sits at 92% of normal.

#BCAg
... See MoreSee Less

According to the BC River Forecast Centre, the Okanagan snowpack stood at just 58% of normal on April 1 — the lowest reading since measurements began in 1980 — raising concerns about drought conditions in the region this summer. The rest of the province sits at 92% of normal.

#BCAg
View Comments
  • Likes: 3
  • Shares: 0
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

3 days ago

At her first AGM as executive director of BC Meats, held Saturday in Abbotsford, Jennifer Busmann spoke about her strong ties to agriculture and her optimism for the organization's future. Busmann has cattle of her own and came to the role with existing relationships with members and the board of directors that helped her feel integrated from the start. She stepped into the position in Februa#BCAg#BCAg ... See MoreSee Less

At her first AGM as executive director of BC Meats, held Saturday in Abbotsford, Jennifer Busmann spoke about her strong ties to agriculture and her optimism for the organizations future. Busmann has cattle of her own and came to the role with existing relationships with members and the board of directors that helped her feel integrated from the start. She stepped into the position in February.

#BCAg
View Comments
  • Likes: 6
  • Shares: 0
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

5 days ago

Shannon Wiggins of Headwind Farm in North Saanich is this year's Mary Forstbauer Grant recipient from the BC Association of Farmers Markets. The $500 grant will help Wiggins expand her plot at Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture, growing more storage crops to extend her harvest season. Wiggins credits farmers markets with inspiring her own farming journey and commitment to building community through food. Congratulations!

tinyurl.com/45bdd#BCAg#BCAg
... See MoreSee Less

Shannon Wiggins of Headwind Farm in North Saanich is this years Mary Forstbauer Grant recipient from the BC Association of Farmers Markets. The $500 grant will help Wiggins expand her plot at Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture, growing more storage crops to extend her harvest season. Wiggins credits farmers markets with inspiring her own farming journey and commitment to building community through food. Congratulations!

https://tinyurl.com/45bddtw8

#BCAg
View Comments
  • Likes: 49
  • Shares: 2
  • Comments: 3

Comment on Facebook

Wahoo! Congrats Shannon! I love your produce. Can’t wait for the radishes 🫜

Congratulations!

Well done!! 🩷🩷🩷

7 days ago

New farmers can avoid costly mistakes by learning from those who've been there. At a Young Agrarians mixer in Penticton, five BC farmers shared hard-won lessons on pricing, pivoting, relationships and burnout. From coyote losses to business burnout, their message was clear: set prices that reflect true costs, make decisions quickly and don't let farming define your worth. Myrna Stark Leader's story appears in our April e-edition, now available to view online at: tinyurl#BCAg2uw53vvm

#BCAg
... See MoreSee Less

New farmers can avoid costly mistakes by learning from those whove been there. At a Young Agrarians mixer in Penticton, five BC farmers shared hard-won lessons on pricing, pivoting, relationships and burnout. From coyote losses to business burnout, their message was clear: set prices that reflect true costs, make decisions quickly and dont let farming define your worth. Myrna Stark Leaders story appears in our April e-edition, now available to view online at: https://tinyurl.com/2uw53vvm

#BCAg
View Comments
  • Likes: 15
  • Shares: 0
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

Subscribe | Advertise

The agricultural news source in British Columbia since 1915
  • Email
  • Facebook

Tariff shock

February 25, 2025

ABBOTSFORD – BC agriculture leaders are taking a strategic approach in response to the disruptive…

Beef tasting helps raise profile of 4-H

February 25, 2025

ABBOTSFORD – Wine and cheese tastings may be commonplace, but meat tastings? If Abbotsford resident…

MMP announces new executive assistant

February 12, 2025

Amy Balaban is taking over from Christine Koch as the Mainland Milk Producer’s Association new…

Water management crisis calls for collaboration

February 12, 2025

BC farmers facing a broken water licensing system should look to community partnerships as a…

AgriStability program boosted

February 12, 2025

DUNCAN – Provincial enhancements to AgriStability promise to address the mounting financial cost of extreme…

Farmer to Farmer event returns

January 29, 2025

The South Island Farmers Institute (SIFI) kicked off 2025 with the second edition of the…

Apple growers discuss marketing commission

January 29, 2025

Apple growers will get a chance to hear more about and discuss a proposed apple…

Ag leaders honoured at gala

January 29, 2025

Reg Steward was named the 2024 Scotiabank Champion of Agriculture during the BC Agriculture Council’s…

Alberni growers face cutworm

January 15, 2025

A mild winter has provided favourable conditions for a surge in winter cutworm (Noctua pronuba)…

Winter farm shows begin

January 15, 2025

The province’s largest agriculture show takes place January 23-25 at Tradex in Abbotsford, and exhibitors…

Kamloops reports Japanese beetle

January 15, 2025

An integrated response to a Japanese beetle infestation in BC has won a key battle…

Growers Supply property sold

January 2, 2025

Shukin Orchards Ltd. of Creston is the successful bidder for the Growers Supply Co. property…

ALC members appointed

January 2, 2025

The closing days of the old year heralded a host of appointments to the Agricultural…

Pickers’ piece rates increase

January 2, 2025

A new year brings new rates for produce pickers in B.C. While most workers who…

Vineyards enter new year with recovery in sight

January 1, 2025

OSOYOOS – While the 2024 grape crop across the southern Interior was 10% of normal…

  • « Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • …
  • Page 7
  • Page 8
  • Page 9
  • Page 10
  • Page 11
  • …
  • Page 95
  • Next Page »

FARM NEWS UPDATE

April 15, 2026

Sign up for free weekly FARM NEWS UPDATES

Loading form…

Your information will not be
shared or sold ever

All content on this website is copyrighted, and cannot be republished or reproduced without permission.

© 2026 COUNTRY LIFE IN BC - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED