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BC fruit growers and ranchers are bracing for a crisis after the Regional District of North Okanagan demanded a 70% cut in agricultural water use amid critically low reservoir levels. The BC Fruit Growers Association warns losses in the Vernon area could reach $250 million in crop and tree losses. Growers hope today's meeting with RDNO will chart a path forwar#BCAg#BCAg ... See MoreSee Less

Vernon growers address drought

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Growers blindsided by last week’s demand from the Regional District of North Okanagan for a 70% cut in agricultural water use hope a June 10 meeting with RDNO will chart a positive path forward.

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22 hours ago

BC Agriculture Minister Lana Popham is hinting at upcoming announcements on food processing within the Agricultural Land Reserve and flood mitigation support. Speaking at the Abbotsford Chamber's Agriculture Bus Tour June 5, she signalled policy changes may be coming "in the next few weeks." On flooding, she says progress over the past four months has been significant. "We're very confident compared to where we were six months ago."

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So are these actual farmers or just some university students who THINK they can save the world .

I’m still waiting for Ms Popham to accept one of my 86 invitations to meet with me to discuss the ALR dumping ground next to my house. Maybe 87 will be the charm? Lana Popham

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5 days ago

Chilco Ranch – Miller Ranches Ltd.Chilco Ranch – Miller Ranches Ltd. of Hanceville has been named the 2026 BC Cattlemen's Association's Ranch Sustainability Award recipient. The Miller and Grier families, spanning four generations, are recognized for their commitment to ecosystem enhancement and long-term sustainability at the historic Chilco Ranch. The award is sponsored by MNP LLP with support from the Beef Cattle Industry Development Fund an#bcbeef #bccattlemenC#BCAgemen #BCAg ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations! No small feat. Making the rest of us very proud.

Congratulations to all of you well deserved

Congratulations, well deserved

Congratulations, a part of agriculture that is not valued enough.

Congrats , well deserved !

Congratulations… what a fabulous achievement! 🙌🏼

What an incredible honour. Congratulations

Congratulations to the entire team on this amazing achievement! 🎉 I hauled hay into Mr. Miller the first winter they bought the ranch.. nice man.

Way to go Chilco Ranch! Much deserved 💕

Awesome! Congratulations Griers & Millers! 🩷

Congratulations!!

Congratulations on all your hard work and achievements!

great job congratulations!

Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉 and thank you for all you ❤️

Good going, Chilko and Miller Ranches!!😘

Congratulations!

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Congratulations

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6 days ago

BC's Chief Veterinary Officer has rescinded the order requiring that poultry farmers keep commercial flocks indoors as a defence against highly pathogenic avian influenza. While detections at farms in Alberta and Saskatchewan keep growers on alert, with biosecurity at a yellow level (a step down from red), warmer weather and the end of spring migration means birds are at less risk outdoors than during the winter. Growers will continue to maintain strong biosecurity, and investigate new methods for protecting their farms, including the use of drones to discourage waterfowl from visiting their propertie#BCAg#BCAg ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

At the Guardians of the Grasslands Tour at Indian Gardens Ranch in Savona yesterday, ranch owner Bob Haywood Farmer explained how the lowland behind him is typically full of water in spring, providing water for his cows and a good barometer of how much (or little) moisture there is. “Im worried," he says, "that there is not enough moisture for regrowth on pasture that we grazed early this spring.”

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History repeats itself. The cycle continues, that’s farming for ya.

Great day yesterday Thanks everyone

Bob is such a gem.

I would like to have been there.

low spring moisture these last few years is a function of the earth's changing climate. This is not your grand-daddy's drought, this is permanent aridification. and it is caused by loading the atmosphere with carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels. stop supporting this world-poisoning industry and all its captive govenments

If you want to guard the grasslands stop spraying them by helicopter with poison for big $$$$

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