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Thursday, March 27, 2014 10:25 AM
Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review and Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, on behalf of Pat Pimm, Minister of Agriculture, announced improvements to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) that will protect farmland in British Columbia and maintain the ALC's independence.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014 11:00 AM
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have invested an additional $10.4 million in a program that promotes the creation of new products and practices in B.C.'s agrifood industry.
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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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Wednesday, October 9, 2013 8:30 AM
Agriculture Minister Pat Pimm is taking a moment to highlight the benefits of buying local and celebrating the contribution of B.C's agriculture sector.
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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 4, 2013 9:30 AM
The volunteers are busy making the final preparations as the Sooke Fall Fair is getting ready to celebrate its 100th anniversary this weekend.
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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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Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:30 AM
The BC Association of Farmers' Markets (BCAFM) is targeting new customers who want fresh, nutritious and local food through $85,000 in funding from the B.C. Government's Buy Local program.
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:45 AM
Small-scale meat producers in the Regional District of the North Okanagan can now apply for one of five Class E licences to sell their meat to consumers visiting their farms, and at farmers' markets within the regional district.
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