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TIME to Give Fundraiser
TIME Winery & Kitchen presents “TIME to Give,” a fundraising event in collaboration with the South Okanagan Women in Need Society’s (SOWINS) Share the Spirit campaign, Sun FM, and EZ Rock. Read more
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Sea Cider Recognized in “Best of the Northwest” Awards
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse is thrilled to announce that three of its ciders have taken home medals in this year’s “Best of the Northwest” awards. Read more
COVID-19 Recovery Programs to Support Farmers
Two new programs, and increased support for a third one, will help improve food security and build a stronger economy following COVID-19. Read more
US Trade Actions Expanded
The US government is broadening its trade measures against Canadian food producers, announcing three separate investigations into blueberries, bell peppers and strawberries. Read more
District Wine Village Welcomes Their First Wineries
It has been a truly monumental year for District Wine Village, located just north of Oliver. With construction having just started in February, the team at Greyback Construction have already erected the first six buildings, two of which saw their fir Read more
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Ontario Craft Wineries Petition to Change Tax Structure
The Ontario wine industry is calling for major changes to taxation of their products, saying they are the most heavily taxed industry in Canada. Read more
TELUS Agriculture is Launching with Big Plans for the Global Food System
The Canadian telecom giant TELUS has now set its new goal for growth in a surprising area, with the November 12 launch of TELUS Agriculture. TELUS has created an entirely new business unit dedicated to providing innovative solutions to support the ag Read more
New Financial Tools for Growers
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau says supporting Canada’s growers is a priority for the federal government during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
Save the Date for BC's 2021 Organic Conference in February
Anyone interested in organic farming will want to save the date for BC's 2021 Organic Conference on February 27-28. The Certified Organic Associations of BC will host its annual conference with the theme for this year being Embracing Change. Read more
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Beekeepers Fret as Sixth Asian Giant Hornet Found in Fraser Valley
In an industry already badly stung by the Covid-19 pandemic, now we have to deal with Asian Giant Hornets, an existential threat to the honey bees so crucial to the fruit growing sector. Read more
British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards 2020
Upper Bench Estate Winery in Penticton has been named winner of the prestigious British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine of the Year Award for its 2019 Riesling. Read more
WorkSafe BC's COVID-19 APP
New mobile app helps workers and employers access WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 resources on the go. Read more
14th Annual Winemakers and Viticulturists' Forum
This year's forum will include a lively and engaging discussion from a panel of BC winemakers and grapegrowers. Details on panelists coming soon! The discussion will provide important content for the 2020 Vintage Report which is used to promote and e Read more
Applications Open for the Emergency On-Farm Support Fund
Investment Agriculture Foundation is now accepting applications for the Emergency On-Farm Support Fund. Read more
BC Agriculture Sector Economic Stabilizer
BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) and Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAF) announced the completion of a B.C. agriculture economic impact study that illustrates how agriculture is a significant economic contributor and an important piece Read more
Wine Industry Launches Sustainability Certification
Soon, BC wine lovers will be able to easily identify bottles made with the people and planet in mind. Read more
BC Wine Harvest Month
In collaboration with local industry partners, and support from Destination British Columbia, the BC Wine Institute has launched BC Wine Harvest Month October 1 to 31, to celebrate all things harvest and work together with industry for a strong and b Read more
Three-year Cleanfarms Project Focusing on Improving Ag Plastic Recycling
An innovative multi-year initiative that is helping to recover and recycle plastic used on farms will ramp up this fall, providing more Canadian farmers with opportunities to manage plastic waste in environmentally responsible ways. Read more
Micro Loans a Part of New Tourism Resiliency Program
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is collaborating with Community Futures organizations across the region to assist in providing financial support to the tourism sector as part of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Resiliency Program. Read more
Bee Vectoring Technologies Runs Trials for BC Blueberries
The company turning honey bees into farm workers is launching multi-year trials in BC, the world’s second largest blueberry market. Read more
