BC Farmers

• Amid U.S. trade war, local sales are looking UP for one B.C. farmer

  "By reaching out to all the retailers saying, 'We want to have more local options', that made a huge difference and shifted the actual market dynamics."

  Economy

  Apr 2, 2025
  
• ‘Big repercussions, big concerns’: B.C. farmers worry about potential Trump tariffs

  It's not just tariffs on sales to the U.S. that have B.C. farmers worried, they're also concerned about increased costs for importing vital equipment and supplies.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2025
  
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• Okanagan fruit growers host rally, seek more help

  ‘We need to find a reason to keep going because it’s been since 2021, the damage,’ Peter Simonsen of the BC Fruit Growers Association said.

  Canada

  May 29, 2024
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• B.C. hosting 30 workshops to help farmers prepare for summer droughts

  Drought conditions have significant impacts on communities around the province, specifically for farmers.

  Environment

  Feb 8, 2024
• After weekend flooding, Abbotsford presses for quick approval of mitigation funds

  Mayor Ross Siemens said the city has not yet heard back from Ottawa on the status of its $1.6-billion infrastructure application under the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.

  Weather

  Jan 29, 2024
• Avian flu outbreak has now reached 52 B.C. farms

  The highly-transmissible virus spread rapidly after Oct. 20, primarily impacting farmers in the Fraser Valley, according to B.C.'s Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

  Environment

  Dec 14, 2023
• ‘Real nightmare’: Avian flu strikes 7 Fraser Valley farms, wildlife centre overwhelmed

  There are more dead or dying birds from this season's avian flu outbreak that one small wildlife centre in the Fraser Valley can handle.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2023
• B.C. man wins big in U.S. with one-tonne pumpkin named ‘Mama’

  Dave Chan says "a lot of good science" went into his victory on Saturday in the National Pumpkin Weigh Off, where Mama weighed in at 1,003 kilograms, or 2,212 pounds.

  Environment

  Oct 3, 2023
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• Amid drought, B.C. launches ‘dating service’ connecting feed with farmers

  Earlier this year, the BC Cattlemen's Association said some farmers were being forced to sell their animals early, or cull them, due to a shortage of hay and an increase in costs. 

  Environment

  Jul 26, 2023
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• ‘Decimated the specialty poultry’: Maple Ridge farm invaded by black bears

  Pascale Shaw said bears have destroyed fences and posts at the Rainbow Eggs Farm, in addition to reducing her stock of chickens down to a single hen and chicks.

  Environment

  Jul 16, 2023