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Thursday, November 5, 2015 11:00 AM
A leader with extensive experience in local government operations, a bachelor of science degree in agriculture from the University of British Columbia, as well as professional certification as a registered professional agrologist and a registered professional planner, has been appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Agricultural Land Commission.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2015 12:30 PM
B.C. farmers and food producers joined Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick to celebrate B.C. Agrifoods Day at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria, and $12.3 billion in sales of B.C. food products in 2014, the highest ever.
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Thursday, October 15, 2015 1:20 PM
B.C. government funding for tree fruit replant projects in 2016 is now available to help tree fruit growers replant their orchards with high-value, high-quality fruit varieties, and increase the value of their sales.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015 4:02 PM
The B.C. Government’s Buy Local Program is providing Tree Island with $46,331.25 so the company can continue their work promoting the use of local agricultural products
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Thursday, October 8, 2015 11:00 AM
Following up on the commitment announced by Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick at the annual convention of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, consultation with local governments has begun on the development of a minister’s bylaw standard regarding agri-tourism in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015 9:00 AM
As British Columbians prepare their dinner tables for Thanksgiving this weekend, here are a few suggestions of local, B.C. products that you can proudly serve your friends and family along with the turkey and all the trimmings.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015 4:00 PM
The Ministry of Agriculture is providing an update to the salmon aquaculture industry on the status of new and existing tenure applications.
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Monday, September 21, 2015 1:45 PM
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A sign says the fruits and vegetables for sale are organic, but what does that really mean and according to whom?
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Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:00 AM
Organic Week celebrations have begun with the B.C. government issuing a proclamation that Sept. 19-27, 2015, will be known as “Organic Week” in British Columbia, as well as indicating the results of recent consultation with B.C.’s organic sector will be announced soon.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015 11:00 AM
What is on your grocery list this week? A family-owned Comox Valley business is hoping their organic sprouts and microgreens will be picked up by even more British Columbians after receiving funding from the B.C. government’s Buy Local program.
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