Author Archives: ADMIN BCGPA
Message to Grain and Oilseed Producer’s from Business Risk Management Branch
Message to Grain and Oilseed Producer’s from Business Risk Management Branch
Reminder to submit Declarations of Production into Business Risk Management branch office to initiate final yield calculations or bin measuring to take place where needed.
Due to drought Read More »
BC Grain 2023 Summer Tour a Great Success!
On July 12th the B.C. Grain Producer’s held annual Summer Farm Tour in the Cecil Lake area. This tour is to showcase the on-farm research that is going on in the BC Peace Region. This research has been funded by the BC Hydro Agriculture compensation fund, the ability to get Read More »
WE ARE HIRING!!! HARVEST SAMPLER!
Harvest Sample Driver (On Call)
Part Time
Location: Dawson Creek or Fort St John, BC
The BC Grain Producers Association (BC Grain) is a non-profit, producer-led organization that represents grain and oil seed growers in Northeast Read More »
NEW DIRECTORS TO BC GRAIN BOARD
The BC Grain Producers held their Annual General Meeting on July 12, 2023, at the Cecil Lake Hall. Forty-five farmers and industry reps were in attendance; the morning was filled with updates on the outreach and Advocacy initiatives that the association has done throughout the year.
Directors Malcolm Odermatt, Ed Hadland, Read More »
Sustainable Ag Strategy Release
On June 21, 2023, the BC Government published to their website, the final recommendations report for the Sustainable Agriculture Strategy and Strategic Framework. Director Hannah Willms has been involved with this advisory process with the BC Agriculture Council since December 2022. Hannah was representing Field Crops from the North and Read More »
BC GRAIN AGM & FARM TOUR 1 Week Away!!
If you haven’t registered yet, please RSVP to hello@bcgrain.com
Annual General Meeting Agenda
9:30 am – Register
10:00 am – Start
12:00 – Adjournment & Lunch
FARM TOUR SCHEDULE – July Read More »
Check out our Spring 2023 Newsletter!!
Find out what’s been happening with BC Grain Producers Association so far in 2023, and don’t forget to RSVP for our AGM and Farm Tour on July 12, 2023, in Cecil Lake!!
For more information e-mail hello@bcgrain.com or phone 250-785-5774
University of Alberta Winter Wheat Survey
You are invited to participate in a research survey that will be collecting data on the adoption of winter wheat and ultra-early seeding of spring wheat in the Canadian Prairies. This survey will take approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
To participate in this study, you must be
18 years old or olderRead More »
CROP INSURANCE UPDATE
LAST DAY TO GET IN SEEDED CROP REPORTS IN!!
Seeded Crop reports need to be submitted by June 14th. Ensure your coverage is in place!
Hail Spot Loss is an affordable option to protect your crops from Hail or Wildfire. Premium rates per $100 of coverage are $1.68 Cereals & $2.58 Canola/Peas/Fine Read More »
PRLL Summer Field Work
Summer students Liam Walsh and Ella Bennett have been completing this years Peace Region Living Lab field testing for various sites. These tests determine soil compaction, moisture, temperature, infiltration, and general soil characteristics. Soil compaction, moisture, and temperature are all measured by a variety of probes. Infiltration is measured in Read More »