B.C. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has issued the following statement regarding the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia's decision to seek a judicial review of the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal’s decision upholding a complaint of discrimination by Indo-Canadian veterinarians.

A leader with extensive experience in local government operations, a bachelor of science degree in agriculture from the University of British Columbia, as well as professional certification as a registered professional agrologist and a registered professional planner, has been appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Agricultural Land Commission.

B.C. farmers and food producers joined Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick to celebrate B.C. Agrifoods Day at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria, and $12.3 billion in sales of B.C. food products in 2014, the highest ever.

Following up on the commitment announced by Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick at the annual convention of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, consultation with local governments has begun on the development of a minister’s bylaw standard regarding agri-tourism in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).

As British Columbians prepare their dinner tables for Thanksgiving this weekend, here are a few suggestions of local, B.C. products that you can proudly serve your friends and family along with the turkey and all the trimmings.

The Ministry of Agriculture is providing an update to the salmon aquaculture industry on the status of new and existing tenure applications.

For individuals looking to start or grow their agrifoods business, accessing information has just been made easier. AgriService BC is now available, linking British Columbians to comprehensive and up-to-date information and tips to be a success in B.C.’s exciting agrifoods sector.

The Ministry of Agriculture is offering three Mazzaella japonica harvest licences and increased quotas for the 2015-16 beach-cast seaweed harvest season in the Deep Bay and Bowser area.

Two years after the provincial and federal governments launched a program to support agrifood exports, B.C. companies are reporting remarkable success in reaching new international markets.