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Wednesday, August 7, 2013 9:00 AM
The Coombs Fair is turning 100. To recognize the contributions the fair has made to the Island's legacy of farming, food and agriculture since 1913, the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association will be presented with a Century Farm Award at the fair's opening on Aug. 10.
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Monday, August 5, 2013 10:00 AM
Shoppers will be able to identify B.C. foods for family meals, school snacks, even pet food, as a result of a branding program the B.C. Food Processors Association (BCFPA) is developing through $65,000 in Buy Local Program funding.
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Friday, August 2, 2013 10:39 AM
Whether you call them 'taters, spuds or plain ol' potatoes, there's no question this nightshade plays a big role in B.C., both on the fields and in our kitchens.
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Thursday, July 25, 2013 9:15 AM
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have renewed a program to support the B.C. agrifood industry's efforts to increase its competitiveness and sustainability.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013 12:15 PM
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Cowboy hats, jeans and the smell of a summer barbeque is the setting outside Victoria's parliament buildings as the government of British Columbia and the province's ranching community celebrate the fourth annual BC Beef Day.
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Saturday, July 20, 2013 9:30 AM
The Cayoose Creek Indian Band is receiving a total of $39,612 in Buy Local program funding to support their members with agriculture entrepreneurial opportunities so they can live and work off the land.
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Thursday, July 18, 2013 11:30 AM
Canada and B.C. invested nearly $1.4 million to support business development, innovation, food safety, and sustainability under the Growing Forward Agreement in the fourth quarter of 2012-13.
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Sunday, July 14, 2013 2:00 PM
The Province is presenting the Manson family and Sunny Brae Farm with a Century Farm Award for the contributions they have made to B.C.'s agriculture industry and economy over the past one hundred years.
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Friday, July 12, 2013 9:35 AM
A relatively new apple that is gaining popularity in B.C. and around the globe now will be introduced to even more consumers.
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Thursday, July 4, 2013 9:30 AM
To help promote its 14th season, the White Rock Farmers' Market is receiving $20,000 in funding from the B.C. government's Buy Local program.
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