Minister brings sizzle, no steak

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 | by Gordon Hoekstra, Prince George Citizen

B.C.'s Agriculture Minister, Steve Thomson, made vague promises on Wednesday of policy and regulatory changes to foster the province's agriculture industry, including in areas hit by the pine beetle epidemic. Read more ...


Task force to examine B.C. ranching

Sunday July 5, 2009 | by Frank Peebles, Prince George Citizen

A task force on the B.C. ranching industry has been struck by the provincial government. Two local ranchers are part of the committee, both beef farmers from the Vanderhoof area. Read more ...


Cattlemen call for ALR changes

Tuesday May 26, 2009 | Omineca Express

British Columbians want government to protect farmland as a way of providing food security for future generations. The BC Cattlemen’s Association believes the most important factor in preserving farmland is to preserve the ranchers and farmers. Read more ...


AAFC: Canada's New Government Invests an Additional $10 Million for Biofuel Development

March 3, 2007 | CCNMatthews

Fredericton, New Brunswick -- The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, today announced an additional $10 million in funding for the Biofuels Opportunities for Producers Initiative (BOPI). Read more ...