Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture, has issued the following statement encouraging British Columbians to support B.C. agriculture producers and processors this holiday season:

Whether starting from scratch with holiday baking, or planning to pick up baked goods from a local store, British Columbians can choose to Buy BC this season and enjoy the bounty of the province’s agriculture sector.

'Tis the season to deck the halls and stock the fridge!

B.C. tree fruit growers and organizations can now apply for funding to help them become more competitive, so British Columbians can continue to enjoy fresh and local fruits.

Farmers’ institutes in British Columbia are being recognized for the support they provide and the communities they serve throughout the province, advocating on behalf of farmers and promoting agriculture.

The Livestock Tag Reader Rebate program, funded under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, is now available to help livestock operators trace and record the movement of animals throughout the supply chain.

New regional adaptation strategies are being developed to help Kootenay and Boundary agricultural producers prepare for climate change.

The Premier’s Wild Salmon Advisory Council is continuing its work toward the development of a renewed provincial approach to protecting and enhancing wild salmon, with the launch of community engagement sessions around the province beginning next month.