Soon British Columbians will be able to trace where their purchased shellfish comes from as part of the B.C. Government's Buy Local program.

An educational video, which will provide consumers with factual information on how chicken is produced in British Columbia, is receiving Buy Local program funding.

As part of the British Columbia government's Buy Local program, the B.C. Certified Seed Potato Growers Association is receiving $5,000 to develop promotional materials that will help raise awareness about the value of buying B.C. certified seed potatoes.

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick made the following statement at the British Columbia Fruit Growers' Association Annual General Meeting in Penticton today:

Projects introducing new technology to the province's tree fruit industry are receiving support from the governments of Canada and British Columbia.

The government of British Columbia is investing in the future of agriculture with an $87,000 grant for the B.C. 4-H program.

The B.C. government is investing $2 million to help B.C. farmers and food processors promote local foods, Agriculture Minister Don McRae announced.