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Friday, February 7, 2014 8:30 AM
British Columbians are being encouraged to pick local when shopping for plants and flowers for Valentine's Day gifts and throughout the year, and to enjoy the high-quality buds and blooms while supporting B.C.'s economy.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014 9:00 AM
Restaurant servers and retail staff throughout B.C. are using the skills from B.C. Wine Institute-led training to help diners pair the right BC VQA wine with local meals, through $50,000 from the B.C. government's Buy Local program.
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Monday, December 16, 2013 10:30 AM
The governments of Canada and British Columbia are investing more than $2 million in agricultural projects that support business development, innovation, food safety, and sustainability.
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Thursday, December 5, 2013 9:00 AM
Producers, retailers, chefs and consumers will receive enhanced information on British Columbia meat products through two separate projects the BC Association of Abattoirs is running as a result of $63,250 in Buy Local Program funding.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013 2:00 PM
The Government of British Columbia has issued a proclamation that Sept. 21-28, 2013, shall be known as "Organic Week".
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:45 AM
The Ministry of Agriculture has offered two Mazzaella Japonica harvest licences for the upcoming 2013 season.
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:00 AM
B.C. Agriculture Minister Pat Pimm issued the following statement in advance of Farmers Appreciation Week, Sept. 8-15.
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013 11:30 AM
Five Vancouver Island organizations are receiving more than $118,000 in Buy Local Program funding to assist with projects that will benefit the island economy.
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Monday, August 5, 2013 10:00 AM
Shoppers will be able to identify B.C. foods for family meals, school snacks, even pet food, as a result of a branding program the B.C. Food Processors Association (BCFPA) is developing through $65,000 in Buy Local Program funding.
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Thursday, July 25, 2013 9:15 AM
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have renewed a program to support the B.C. agrifood industry's efforts to increase its competitiveness and sustainability.
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