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Tuesday, April 14, 2020 3:05 PM
All temporary foreign workers (TFWs) arriving in British Columbia for seasonal farm work will be required to self-isolate in government-managed accommodations for 14 days prior to being transported to farms throughout B.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Monday, April 6, 2020 9:00 AM
Greenhouse operators can now apply for carbon tax relief grants for the 2020 production year, until May 1, 2020.
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Friday, March 27, 2020 7:30 AM
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is helping member markets move to an online model to continue providing consumers with locally grown and prepared food products.
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Thursday, March 12, 2020 9:00 AM
Amendments to the Agricultural Land Commission Act are now in force, improving the ability of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) to preserve farmland, encourage farming and protect local food supplies throughout British Columbia.
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Thursday, March 5, 2020 3:15 PM
Provincial health-care facilities are working hard to serve patients and residents more local food, supporting farmers, fishers, ranchers and processors, and connecting more people with food from B.C. communities.
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Saturday, February 29, 2020 8:30 AM
Enhanced guides on starting and financing farm co-operatives in B.C. will help farmers build their businesses by providing information on how to pool resources and market their products collectively.
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Friday, February 21, 2020 11:20 AM
Twenty B.C. farmers and food processors are receiving support from the federal and provincial governments to upgrade equipment that tracks animal and product movement.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2020 1:45 PM
Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education and making life more affordable for everyone.
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Sunday, February 16, 2020 8:30 AM
Beekeepers around the province will be able to apply for the fifth round of Bee BC funding soon, enabling them to launch creative projects in their communities that support the health of bees in British Columbia.
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Thursday, January 30, 2020 4:55 PM
Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture, has released the following statement celebrating three decades of BC VQA wines:
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