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BCAC Welcomes Back Its Premier Industry Networking Event
BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) is thrilled to be welcoming back its premier industry networking event in person for the first time in three years - and it’s going to look a little different. Read more
Farm Equipment Market Adjusting to Economic Environment: FCC outlook
Strong demand for farm equipment is expected to continue in 2023, as the market weathers rising interest rates and a weakening Canadian dollar, according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) farm equipment market outlook. Read more
BC Tree Fruits Cooperative Holds SGM
Following an announcement by BC Tree Fruit Cooperative (“BCTFC”) on August 17, 2022 of the closure of the organization’s Lake Country and Kelowna packing facilities, a group of growers requisitioned for a Special General Meeting (“SGM”) Read more
Festival of Trees At Mission Hill Family Estate
Mission Hill Family Estate is getting ready to light up the holiday season with Festival of Trees, a magical winter wonderland and wine tasting benefitting BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (BCCHF). Read more
Growers Supply Co. Ltd and ViviGro Sustainable Solutions Ltd. Announce a Strategic Partnership
The merging of two pioneer organizations who understand growers needs, dedicated to sustainable growth and soil health is both timely and a welcome change. Read more
Artisan Food & Beverage Group acquires Sonora Desert Winery and South Okanagan Craft Distillery
Artisan Food & Beverage Group, one of Western Canada’s premier wine consulting groups, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sonora Desert Winery and South Okanagan Craft Distillery. Read more
Pacific Ag Show is Back for 2023
BC farming’s big show is back, as the Pacific Agriculture Show opens its doors from January 26 to January 28. Read more
The Okanagan Wine Region Celebrated in Vogue Magazine
Vogue Magazine has named the Okanagan Valley as one of the world’s most underrated wine regions. Read more
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BC Enables Farm Gate Sales Of Cannabis
The BC government is introducing a new cannabis retail license that will allow eligible federally licensed cannabis producers to sell non-medical cannabis products from stores located at their cultivation site. Read more
Canada Co-Chairs OECD’s Global Food Security Summit in Paris
The world must grow more food, but at the same time reduce the impact of farming on the environment Read more
Save-On-Foods and Buy BC Partner to Boost Sales of Local Products
Save-On-Foods is making it easier for consumes to identify local BC food products by adding Buy BC branding in its 125 locations in the province Read more
BC Farmers’ Market Awards 2022
Farmers’ markets in Lytton, Revelstoke, and Cedar were honoured in November at the annual BC Farmers’ Markets Awards ceremony. Read more
Ian Scromeda Appointed Exec VP for Stoneboat and Valley Commons
Veteran winery executive Ian Scromeda has joined Valley Commons and Stoneboat Vineyards as the company’s new executive vice-president. Read more
Wine Festivals’ New GM
The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society has appointed wine tourism expert Kimberly Hundertmark as its new general manager. Read more
Kelowna’s Farming Karma Wins Product of the Year - Silver Medal
From the Innovation Award to Product of the Year, the 2022 award winners were crowned in front of a crowd of over 400 people. Read more
OSF Expanding Executive Team
Okanagan Specialty Fruits, maker of the famous Arctic apple, is expanding its executive team. Read more
BCGA Viticulturist of the Year 2022
David Kozuki of Golden Retreat Vineyards was named the 2022 Viticulturalist of the year by the BC Grapegrowers Association. Read more
Agriculture Innovations Help Fight Climate Change, Protect Food Security
The BC and Canadian governments are investing more than $1 million to support 10 new Agritech projects. Read more
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Fresh BC Cherries to South Korea
There’s more good news for cherry growers, who now have access to the lucrative South Korea market. Read more
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BarrrelWise Secures $3.1 Million Investment For Innovative Wine Tech
The smart money is going to the wise, as Vancouver startup BarrelWise has closed a $3.1 million seed round. Read more
