Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture, has made the following statement about BC Greenhouse Veggie Days, running from April 27 to May 5, 2018:

British Columbia wineries are building export opportunities by sharing and pairing their vintages with people and cuisine in California and Washington state, through the efforts of the BC Wine Institute (BCWI).

British Columbia’s winemakers, grape growers and tourism operators are taking a step toward the establishment of a learning centre geared to their specific needs, thanks to a federally and provincially funded feasibility study for a BC Wine Centre of Excellence.

The first batch of vaccines to protect pet rabbits from rabbit haemorrhagic disease has arrived from Europe.

British Columbia Vintners Quality Alliance (BC VQA) wines are growing in distinction.

British Columbia’s hard-working farmers and food processors are a key component of the economy, and continue to see a growing global demand for their world-class products.

The Government of British Columbia has released the report that it received from the Minister of Agriculture’s Advisory Council on Finfish Aquaculture (MAACFA).

To help improve food security in rural communities and help more British Columbians enjoy B.C. beef, pork, poultry and lamb, the B.C. government is consulting with small abattoirs and other stakeholders for feedback and suggestions on how to improve rural abattoir licensing in B.C.