Blueberry plant faces COVID-19
At least 15 workers were infected with COVID-19 at Fraser Valley Packers Inc., a blueberry…
Government needs to step up farm support
As a former dairy farmer and livestock auctioneer who still lives on the family farm…
Funding will help farmers address nutrient runoff
SALMON ARM – Water quality in the Shuswap region will benefit from $100,000 in grants…
Food security demands out-of-box thinking
Food security has been a core public health program of the BC Ministry of Health…
Abattoirs required to cut back overtime
KAMLOOPS – Provincially licensed abattoir operators have been put on notice that regular shifts for…
Consumers buying local
Demand for fresh, local food products is soaring as BC consumers stock up and hunker…
Farming trumps tourism
The economic toll of COVID-19 continues to mount, with nearly a million people across Canada…
Business financing available
Ottawa’s pledge last week of $82 billion in support to individuals and businesses were fleshed…
Growers scramble as pandemic spreads
The World Health Organization’s elevation of the new coronavirus COVID-19 to pandemic status on March…
Diagnostic services continue
Diagnostic services provided by the BC Ministry of Agriculture are continuing through the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Province to consider value-added options
The province plans is preparing to explore options for accommodating value-added activities within the Agricultural…
Meat inspection budget tightens
Abattoir operators have been put on notice that regular shifts for provincial meat inspectors must…
Cherry growers discuss trade
Trade and research were the topics at the annual meeting of the BC Cherry Association…
Auction raises relief funds
The annual Make a Difference Sale takes place at the Abbotsford Stockyards this week to…
New round of traceability funding available
ABBOTSFORD – Applications are now being accepted for the next round of funding for the BC…
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