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Thursday, December 8, 2016 1:00 PM
New regulations under the just-enacted Food and Agricultural Products Classification Act create a modern system so B.C. consumers can enjoy B.C.'s organic agrifood products knowing that there are standards and requirements behind the key words used to describe and market them.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016 2:15 PM
Vernon is a community well known for its diverse range of locally grown and produced agrifoods in British Columbia.
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Monday, November 28, 2016 10:30 AM
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) unveiled plans for its new Community Animals Centre in Kamloops at a special event on Nov. 25 at the Kamloops Art Gallery.
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Monday, October 31, 2016 8:30 AM
British Columbia innovators have a date booked with some of the province’s best tech-heads, food producers and venture capitalists in a challenge to develop new agri-technology and enhance the competitiveness and resiliency of B.C.’s agri-food sector.
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Friday, October 7, 2016 10:30 AM
The governments of Canada and British Columbia are providing up to $1.6 million over two years to support B.C.’s agrifood producers’ efforts to enhance on-farm food safety practices and meet emerging national and international food-safety traceability requirements.
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Thursday, October 6, 2016 10:30 AM
The B.C. government’s Animal Health Centre has received a new international accreditation that furthers its reputation as Western Canada’s leading full-service veterinary laboratory.
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Monday, October 3, 2016 1:30 PM
To increase awareness of the farmers’ food donation tax credit that the British Columbia government announced in Budget 2016, Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick is reaching out to B.C. farmers to get social, get giving and get an income tax credit.
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Friday, September 30, 2016 11:00 AM
The British Columbia government is providing funding of up to $25,000 each for 10 communities, so they can work directly with their local residents to help them grow their own food. Grow Local BC, a pilot project, was introduced to Union of British Columbia Municipalities delegates in Victoria.
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Thursday, September 29, 2016 8:45 AM
The City of Surrey and District of North Saanich have both won inaugural Leadership and Innovation in Agriculture awards, presented by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), the BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) and the Ministry of Agriculture.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016 2:30 PM
A new on-line system will help new entrants achieve certified organic status, as B.C. farmers continue to meet the consumer demand for certified organic B.C. foods.
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