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Friday, February 16, 2018 1:30 PM
Apple, cherry and other tree fruit growers throughout the province will be able to update aging equipment and infrastructure while increasing their marketing and research efforts thanks to a new $5-million Tree Fruit Competitiveness Fund announced today at the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association annual general meeting.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2018 4:05 PM
On the heels of Alberta’s boycott of B.C. wines, the B.C. government is ramping up its support for the industry by proclaiming April as B.C. Wine Month, including a special month-long promotion at all public liquor stores.
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Monday, February 5, 2018 8:30 AM
The opportunity for British Columbians to participate in the public engagement on revitalization of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) is now open.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018 10:45 AM
British Columbia commercial-greenhouse operators have until March 30, 2018, to apply for greenhouse carbon-tax relief grants for related crop-growing expenses they had in 2017.
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Monday, January 8, 2018 9:00 AM
New and established British Columbia-based agrifood businesses can use the upgraded AgriService BC website to explore government programs and apply for funding that meet their business needs.
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Friday, January 5, 2018 9:00 AM
About 50 young fishers from coastal B.C. communities and First Nations are expected to attend the BC Young Fishermen’s Gathering to learn about commercial fishing business practices, seafood marketing and sustainable harvesting, thanks to $10,000 in support from the Ministry of Agriculture.
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Thursday, January 4, 2018 8:30 AM
An independent committee with members from diverse agricultural backgrounds and experiences will lead the revitalization of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) through an authentic and meaningful consultation process with stakeholders and British Columbians, Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham announced today.
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Thursday, November 30, 2017 9:05 AM
An independent review has recommended a series of improvements to the way the Province oversees agricultural waste management in order to protect drinking water in the Hullcar Valley.
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Thursday, November 9, 2017 2:15 PM
A change in regulations has all alcohol producers in the Agricultural Land Reserve operating under the same rules, levelling the playing field for British Columbia brewers, mead makers and distillers.
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Tuesday, November 7, 2017 12:45 PM
Premier John Horgan was joined by farmers and other food producers on B.C. Agriculture Day to celebrate how the industry creates jobs and drives the economy in every corner of the province.
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