Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and B.C.'s Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick announced Growing Forward 2 program details for the agriculture and agrifood sector in British Columbia.

Tourism Kelowna is seeking to pair area farmers with local restaurants using Buy Local funding from the B.C. government.

The B.C. government's new meat inspection system reinforces the province's reputation for safe and wholesome meat by continuing the current safeguards and inspection system in provincially licensed Class A and B abattoirs.

To celebrate a hundred years of ranching, the Province recently recognized the Poole family and Poole Farms with a Century Farm Award.

The Port Alberni Farmers' Market Association is receiving $5,000 from the B.C. government's Buy Local Program to develop a cookbook that will provide tips on how to prepare healthy and nutritious meals from seasonally available local food.

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick and the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, presented Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals to Richard Bullock, Reg Ens and Nico Human at the Pacific Agriculture Show Gala, in recognition of their significant achievements and distinguished service to their fellow citizens.

B.C. government funding is now available to support local food producers by encouraging British Columbians to shop for food produced in their own communities.