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B.C. puts plans in motion for careers in agriculture, food sector
Dec. 6, 2024 VICTORIA – New support is available to help the B.C. farming, seafood and food-processing sectors address labour-market needs. These supports include creating employment and advancement opportunities for domestic workers, and building and retaining a skilled workforce. “Over the past few years, we have become much more aware of where our food comes […]
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New funding supports Indigenous food sovereignty, security
Nov. 29, 2024 VICTORIA – Indigenous farmers, communities and governments can access new funding to help strengthen food security and sovereignty, and increase Indigenous participation in B.C.’s agriculture and food sectors. “The new Indigenous Food Pathways program will help ensure that Indigenous Peoples, entrepreneurs and communities in British Columbia have the resources they need to […]
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Indigenous program strengthens long-term rural food supply
May 15, 2024 VICTORIA – Indigenous communities, organizations and businesses throughout the province are working to strengthen local food systems to ensure a more sustainable and affordable food supply for people in rural and remote areas. “It is vitally important that we continue to work with and listen to Indigenous partners so we can grow […]
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In Her Own Words: An Indigenous Farmer’s Inventive Approach – The Tyee
Michelle Week tells how she brings traditional foods to her community, many at no cost. Michelle Week isn’t interested in your garden variety veggies. The owner of x̌ast sq̓it Good Rain Farm, based in the northern Willamette Valley, near Portland, Oregon, is focused on bringing traditional First Foods to her community. For her, these are […]
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Collaboration builds stronger, flood-resilient Township of Langley
LANGLEY – Farmers and families in the Township of Langley will be better prepared for flooding with work underway to improve pump capacity on flood plains and irrigation systems that will strengthen the area’s food security. “The reality of a changing climate means we could see more frequent and intense flooding in the Fraser Valley, […]
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Comox Valley Horticultural Society meeting focuses on gardens elsewhere – Comox Valley Record
March 13, 2024 On Monday, March 18, Janelle Collett will be the guest speaker at the Comox Valley Horticultural Society’s first in-person meeting of the year. Special door prizes will also be given as we move from the winter months into spring. Collett is a gardener, a story-teller and a volunteer at the CVHS. She […]
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Agritech projects plant seeds for B.C. job growth, food security
Jan. 26, 2024 ABBOTSFORD – New agritech projects funded through the B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI) are supporting more learning opportunities, new jobs and the creation of technologies that will strengthen production of local food. “Developing a strong agritech industry is critical to building a sustainable food supply, as well as contributing to new […]
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Home Garden Project is Back for 2024!
The Ministry of Environmental Protection, Agriculture and Food Sovereignty is excited to announce that the Home Garden Program is back for a fourth year in 2024 with some changes to the program! Funded by the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food and will be administered by New Relationship Trust and co-delivered by NRT and participating Aboriginal […]
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Canada, B.C. supporting new and young farmers
Oct. 31, 2023 VICTORIA – New and small-scale farmers will be able to grow their businesses and help strengthen food security in their communities with the launch of the New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program. “Young farmers are the future of Canada’s agriculture and agrifood sectors, and it’s important that we support them,” said Lawrence […]
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Minister’s statement in support of BC Ag Day
Oct. 24, 2023 VICTORIA – Pam Alexis, Minister of Agriculture and Food, has issued the following statement in support of B.C. Agriculture Day: “Today, I welcome leaders from B.C.’s farming community to Victoria for a day of sharing and partnership, and recognize all the agricultural producers throughout the province who provide us with food, drinks, […]
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