Farmers beginning operations in British Columbia are getting help to plan and grow their agricultural businesses so they can succeed and offer B.C. families fresh and local food.
B.C. berry, wine grape and tree fruit producers will receive more support to replant their farms, vineyards and orchards with climate-resilient fruit that will increase regional food supply, grow the economy and ensure people in British Columbia continue to enjoy fresh, local fruit and wine.
Government is building a new plant and animal health centre to keep people safe by stopping diseases such as avian flu before they spread, protecting British Columbia’s food, farmers, animals and communities.
Farmers in British Columbia will receive support to better protect their farms and animals from extreme weather through the Beneficial Management Practices program.
Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food, has released the following statement about provincial meat inspectors being classified as essential workers:
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