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Thursday, March 24, 2016 11:30 AM
The B.C. government is providing a Provincial Sales Tax (PST) exemption for qualifying farmers who obtain, on or after Feb. 17, 2016, telescopic handlers, skid steers and polycarbonate greenhouse panels for use solely for a farm purpose.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016 10:30 AM
It’s the first week of spring and as British Columbians get ready for jelly beans and chocolate eggs when the Easter bunny visits this weekend, here are some healthy B.C. products to get you prepared for your Easter egg hunt.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016 2:45 PM
Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick issued the following statement on the appointment of Wally Oppal, QC, as a member of the council of the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia effective immediately:
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Friday, March 11, 2016 8:45 AM
Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has issued the following statement recognizing the importance of workplace safety during Canadian Agricultural Safety Week:
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Thursday, March 3, 2016 11:00 AM
The Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) is receiving a budget increase of 33% ($1.1 million) through Balanced Budget 2016 to fulfil its mandate of protecting farm land and to deliver their services to British Columbians in a timely, efficient and accessible manner.
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Monday, February 22, 2016 10:00 AM
The B.C. government is taking another step toward enhancing protection of animals by targeting irresponsible commercial breeders of dogs and cats.
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Monday, February 15, 2016 1:50 PM
Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has introduced Bill 11, the Food and Agricultural Products Classification Act in the House so British Columbians can shop with confidence.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 9:15 AM
British Columbia’s Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has issued the following statement regarding 2015 export statistics for B.C. cherries:
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Saturday, January 30, 2016 11:00 AM
Go big. Provincial seafood industry representatives supported by B.C. government trade and agriculture staff have done just that to promote B.C.’s high-quality and respected seafood by attending China’s largest seafood trade event.
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Thursday, January 7, 2016 10:00 AM
2015 was a successful year for the beekeeping industry in British Columbia, with more and more people buying honey direct from beekeepers, bringing the estimated total farm receipts of the year to more than $25 million.
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