Reshaping our food system: How grocery retailer consolidation in Canada imperils food production and what we can do about it WHEN: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:00pm – 8:00pm WHERE: Summerland Center Stage Theatre, 9518 Main Street, Summerland COST: By donation Many farmers in Canada are struggling to make ends meet, while many Canadians struggle […]
Presented by Pearl Agricultural Consulting Inc. & the BC Fruit Growers’ Association FREE Registration | Earn PAC Points: 2 B | 0.5 A | 0.5 C Want to boost the effectiveness of your spray applications? Join us for a practical, expert-led training on the fundamentals of sprayer calibration—a key step for maximizing pest control while […]
Presented by Pearl Agricultural Consulting Inc. & the BC Fruit Growers’ Association FREE Registration | Earn PAC Points: 2 B | 0.5 A | 0.5 C Want to boost the effectiveness of your spray applications? Join us for a practical, expert-led training on the fundamentals of sprayer calibration—a key step for maximizing pest control while […]
Join the Okanagan Indian Band, the Regional District of North Okanagan and Young Agrarians for a Farm Tour and Potluck at sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park in Vernon! Come check out what’s going on at the sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park! Previously known as the “BX Ranchlands,” this property was newly named the sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park in consultation with […]
Wildstone Capital from Penticton and Algoma Orchards from Ontario have joined forces to take over operation of the BC Tree Fruits facility in Oliver. The team behind this have organized two meetings next week to provide growers with information, and to meet anyone who may be interested in learning more about their plans. Date: […]
Wildstone Capital from Penticton and Algoma Orchards from Ontario have joined forces to take over operation of the BC Tree Fruits facility in Oliver. The team behind this have organized two meetings next week to provide growers with information, and to meet anyone who may be interested in learning more about their plans. Date: […]
Presented by Pearl Agricultural Consulting Inc. & the BC Fruit Growers’ Association FREE Registration | Earn PAC Points: 2 B | 0.5 A | 0.5 C Want to boost the effectiveness of your spray applications? Join us for a practical, expert-led training on the fundamentals of sprayer calibration—a key step for maximizing pest control while […]
Join the Lake Country Farmers’ Institute for their meeting on June 5th at Gatzke Orchards from 9:00 – 11:00 am. AGENDA: District of Lake Country Draft Agriculture Irrigation Plan Presentation to Mayor & Council Net Benefits of Agriculture Sustainable Farming Canada Day at Beasley Park Draft Regional Agriculture Strategy Survey: Link DLC Agriculture Advisory […]
This summer, discussions between the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on updates to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) agreement, as well as the next five-year policy framework agreement will begin. SCAP encompasses more than $3.5 billion in funding and many programs that are important to B.C. Farmers and ranchers. To ensure the Government of […]
This summer, discussions between the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on updates to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) agreement, as well as the next five-year policy framework agreement will begin. SCAP encompasses more than $3.5 billion in funding and many programs that are important to B.C. Farmers and ranchers. To ensure the Government of […]
Across Canada, rural communities share many of the same issues and challenges. It can be both helpful and inspiring to hear how small rural communities, First Nations, rural development organizations, and rural sector leaders from throughout rural, remote, and First Nation communities across BC have successfully strengthened their rural communities. As a result, the BC […]
What is AgLife Connector Training? A FREE 4-hour suicide prevention & mental health awareness training aimed at helping participants learn important skills to support producers who may be struggling. This training is adapted from the Canadian Mental Health Association – BC Division’s suicide prevention training to meet the needs of B.C.’s agricultural industry. During the […]