Growing different fruit wont jeopardize subsidies, farmers gain independence B.C. agriculture minister Norm Letnick promised some big changes to the BC replant program at the annual meeting of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association (BCFGA) this past Saturday. One of the major changes coming to the $2 million replant program is to amend a provision which [...]
Meeting with farmers a step towards a stronger economy Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz met with farmers in the Leduc area recently to get their input on agriculture policies and to discuss ideas to generate future growth and economic prosperity. Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Leduc James Rajotte hosted the roundtable discussion. “Our government’s top priority remains [...]
AgriInvest program helps farmers mitigate risk and manage cash flow Beacon Staff Reporter The year-end deadline is quickly approaching for Canadian farmers to take advantage of AgriInvest, a program designed to help farmers – many of whom have weathered a challenging year – improve productivity and overall business investment. AgriInvest is a self-managed producer-government savings [...]
Locally grown BC cranberry industry snags $15,700 provincial grant The BC Cranberry Marketing Commission has received $15,700 from the provincial government to promote consumption of locally grown cranberries in B.C. “I want to congratulate the BC Cranberry Marketing Commission on their successful application and receipt of $15,700 in Buy Local program funding,” said agriculture [...]
