BC Farms

• ‘Not normal’: B.C. farmers, crops, livestock feeling the impacts of drought

  As of Thursday, four of the province's 34 water basins were in Level 5 drought conditions: Fort Nelson, the Bulkley Valley, West Vancouver Island and East Vancouver Island.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2023
  
• New B.C. program aims to help farmers adapt to climate change

  The B.C. government has launched a new program called Perennial Crop Renewal to help farmers grapple with the challenges of climate change.

  Environment

  May 1, 2023
  
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• Avian flu outbreaks confirmed on B.C., Alberta farms after brief pause in cases

  The CFIA says all affected flocks in both provinces have been placed under quarantine and producers within a 10-kilometre radius have been notified.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2022
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• Shortage of Mexican workers leads to request for Okanagan residents to work on farms

  Every year, about 7,500 Mexican nationals come to B.C. to work on farms, half of them in the Okanagan. But this year, there are serious concerns about a shortage of foreign labourers.

  Economy

  Jun 16, 2020