Apple industry eyes orderly marketing plan
April vote recommended on government-backed proposal
KELOWNA – Apple growers could decide whether or not a marketing commission will be developed for their sector as early as April, following a series of public meetings in January. More than 200 growers attended information sessions held January 8-10 in Vernon, Kelowna, Summerland, Oliver and Cawston as well as online, and a summary report …
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Province surveys producers on vet services
A survey on the services of the province’s Animal Health Centre wraps up this week…
BC Cherry holds AGM
The BC Cherry Association held its annual general meeting in Kelowna on February 23. While…
BC Veg mandate questioned
The recent expansion of the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission’s mandate to the entire province has…
New abattoir offers lifeline to local farmers
COURTENAY – After nearly five years in the making, Christine Mooney is excited to be…
Land Act changes deferred
The BC government has deferred plans to amend the Land Act, which governs management of…
Budget recognizes climate risks
The province’s agriculture ministry will see a 16% increase in funding this year, entirely due…
Fruit growers discuss challenges
Bad news was the order of the day as orchardists gathered for the 135th annual…
Study shows BC farmers markets add value
VANCOUVER – A farmers market is much more than a place to buy food, serving…
SIR appoints new GM
Michelle Cook has been appointed general manager of the Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Program (SIR)…
RCMP recruits 4-H youth
Farm kids make good policemen, says RCMP Corporal Cory Lepine, and he might be promoting…
Land Act firestorm
The BC government is proposing changes to the Land Act that will affect how Crown…
Provincial nursery specialist appointed
It’s been four years since the retirement of the province’s long-time greenhouse and nursery specialist…
CanadaGAP participation drops
CanadaGAP is a linchpin of foodsafety for many horticulture operations across Canada, and BC’s flourishing…
Grapegrowers discuss freeze event
About 150 grapegrowers from across the Okanagan gathered for two industry townhalls, February 2 and…
BC Tree Fruits board remains intact
A fresh challenge to the BC Tree Fruits Co-operative board has been voted down. A…
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