Minister brings sizzle, no steak
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
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
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
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 ...
