Author Archives: ADMIN BCGPA
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 »
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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 »
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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 12, Read More »
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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
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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SAVE THE DATE for BCGPA Annual General Meeting and Farm Tour
Add our Annual General Meeting and Farm tour to your summer plans! We will be touring farms in the Cecil Lake area. Agenda to follow in the next couple of weeks.
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AGRICULTURAL CLEAN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM – 2023 Intake
NEW PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE THROUGH AAFC!
ACT Adoption Program: Agricultural Clean Technology Program
Green energy and energy efficiency improvements enable better management of energy-intensive agricultural processes, including but not limited to the purchase and installation of: energy-efficient, low-emissions equipment (for example, commercial grain dryers) where an efficiency gain can be Read More »
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