The BC Cattlemen’s Association is holding its 97th annual general meeting (AGM), convention and trade show in Cranbrook from June 5 to 7 at the…
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B.C. partners working to get hay to farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is working with partners to support B.C. farmers and ranchers who are facing challenges due to the current shortage…
New program for ag industry to prepare for extreme weather
B.C. farmers and ranchers can help reduce their risks from extreme weather through a new pilot program that is aiming to improve climate-change preparedness and…
Recovery funds available for B.C. ranchers and farmers
B.C.’s ranchers can access up to $20 million to help with extraordinary expenses they incur for feed, shelter, animal health and safety, and the transportation…
Mandatory Premises ID regulation on its way
After consulting with B.C.’s farming and ranching community, the province is moving forward with a mandatory Premises Identification (ID) regulation to help livestock producers and…
Local continues to be agricultural leader
Farmer Profile: Peter Trescher, Brisco Enterprises By Tracey Fredrickson The communities of Brisco, Edgewater and Spillimacheen in the East Kootenay may be populated by under…
Grazing livestock seen as wildfire fuel managers
As part of ongoing efforts to help keep communities safe from wildfire, the B.C. government is providing $500,000 to the BC Cattlemen’s Association to develop…
New system to simplify rangeland management
Over 2,000 range agreement holders in British Columbia can now use an online system called MyRangeBC to more easily create, update and manage their range…
Changes made to forest and range legislation
Amendments to the Forest and Range Practices Act will support the health and sustainability of B.C.’s forests and range lands, while strengthening public confidence in…
Feed BC brings more B.C. food to Interior Health
A new initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture ensures more of the food served to patients at Interior Health facilities is from British Columbia. Feed…