British Columbian residents will be growing more local food in 2017 as projects in 10 B.C. communities are helping residents get ready to farm and garden.

More than 35 experts from around North America will be in Kelowna to share their knowledge and opinions about increasing food supply security as part of the Nov. 14-15, 2016, BC Agrifood and Seafood Conference: Growing the Future Together.

British Columbia innovators have a date booked with some of the province’s best tech-heads, food producers and venture capitalists in a challenge to develop new agri-technology and enhance the competitiveness and resiliency of B.C.’s agri-food sector.

Some of the Province’s best will be on display for Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Mission Hill Family Estate Winery for the Taste of British Columbia event – showcasing B.C.’s agrifoods and seafood products.

British Columbia’s agrifood and seafood sector has accepted the invitation and the challenge. How can we bolster the province’s food supply security and continue to encourage innovation for the sector?

There is no better time than the summer to get fresh, locally grown food at a farmers’ market.

More than 15 local small business leaders met with members of the B.C. Small Business Roundtable and Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick to discuss their unique challenges and identify opportunities for growth.