The Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council has appointed Frank Leonard as new chair of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC).

Elephant Island Winery and Naramata Cider Company want British Columbians to enjoy their 100% B.C.-grown wines and ciders.

The B.C. government has formalized a June 2014 announcement by amending the Agricultural Land Reserve Regulation to specifically identify federally licensed medical marijuana production as a farm use in the ALR which local governments can regulate, but not prohibit.

The BC Association of Abattoirs is receiving more than $80,000 in Buy Local funding for two projects that look to increase consumer awareness of the local, premium meat products available in British Columbia.

In the second half of 2014, the governments of Canada and British Columbia invested approximately $7.2 million to support business development, innovation, food safety, and sustainability in B.C.'s agriculture industry.

Whether you'rere a connoisseur or a new explorer of B.C. wine, David and Cynthia Enns, owners of Laughing Stock Vineyards, want all British Columbians to know about the quality of their wines.

Paradise Island Foods is receiving $47,337 through the B.C. government's Buy Local Program to help British Columbians recognize the company's commitment to providing excellent products and outstanding customer service.

Apples, raspberries and zucchinis - oh my! Locally owned and operated Horsting's Farm Market is receiving $11,368 from the B.C. government's Buy Local program to let their customers know 90% of their produce is locally grown.