ALC crippled while province mulls revitalization
DELTA – Victoria has left the Agricultural Land Commission short of commissioners needed to assess…
Right to Farm Act review cancelled
VICTORIA – Victoria, which quietly initiated a review of the province’s Right to Farm legislation…
FIRB poised to set live BC chicken prices – again
ABBOTSFORD – People often say a good deal is one that neither side likes. If…
Cherry growers hit hardest by wildfire smoke
KELOWNA – Cooler, clearer weather has finally beaten back smoke from the province’s worst wildfire…
Farm employers on edge
ABBOTSFORD – Another round of changes to the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program has farm employers…
Wildfires prompt local response planning
SMITHERS – As wildfires in BC’s Central Interior seared the land and sent homesteaders, farmers…
National park reserve consultations to resume
OLIVER – Plans for a national park reserve continue to advance despite the concerns of…
New entrants face scrutiny, but no waitlist
ABBOTSFORD – Are you genuinely interested in becoming a dairy farmer? Having finally cleared its…
Organic labelling regulations kick in September 1
VERNON – The province’s new labelling regulations for organic products kick in September 1, but…
Cariboo farm thrives with mentorship
100 MILE HOUSE – At 8 pm, Robin Hunt and her husband of almost two…
Wildfire lessons learned, but still work to be done
VICTORIA – Workshops aimed at fireproofing BC farms and ranches seem to be working despite…
Armyworm posing little risk this season
PORT ALBERNI – Researchers continue to look for answers to last year’s unusual armyworm outbreak…
Wildlife federation’s audit request full of holes
BC auditor general Carol Bellringer has plenty on her plate. The current work plan for…
Gulf Islands farmers want rules respected
PENDER ISLAND – Bylaws passed by local government shouldn’t pre-empt decisions by the Agricultural Land…
Hazelnut growers get replant funding
CHILLIWACK – After several years of lobbying, the BC hazelnut industry finally has a replant…
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