Author Archives: ADMIN BCGPA

Food Security Task Force

The Government of British Columbia has announced a Food Security Task Force and is looking for public input.  The Task Force is appointed by the Premier to provide strategic advice and recommendations for how agriculture technology and innovation can be developed, grown and broadly adopted to support food security across Read More »

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2018 AgriStability Deadline

The deadline is approaching to submit the following forms is September 30th, 2019.  See the following attachment for full information.

September 30 reminder advisory

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Road Ban Exemptions

 

 

Road Exemptions are again available for farmers hauling grain to elevators or seed to fields.  Please fill out this form: Load Exemption Application and Read More »

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BCGPA Input Session

The BC Grain Producers is looking for member input to direct the future direction of your association for the next 3-5 years.

Click on the link below to participate anonymously (with the option to add your name into a draw for a $200 VISA gift card!!)

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Ready for Spring?

Come join us for an informative seminar on canola clubroot, value creation and plant breeders’ rights, BCGPA research, best way to discuss farming practices with non-farmers.

RSVP: 250.785.5774 or cheryl@bcgrain.com

Pomeroy Sports Centre
March 12th @ 1 – 5 pm

 

12:30pm      Registration

1:00pm        Welcome & BCGPA Research Update

1:15pm         Clubroot – Gregory Read More »

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March 12, 2019: Afternoon Information Session

Please note the DATE CHANGE!!  Join us for an informative afternoon in FORT ST JOHN and learn about the BCGPA research trials, pest monitoring in the Peace Region, Read More »

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2018 Variety Performance

Finally available!!  Please find the 2018 Field Crop Variety Performance here:  2018 Book

Please contact the office if you have any questions about the results Read More »

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Canola – Know Your Grade!

The Canadian Canola Growers Association launched a new website in the fall of 2018 as a resource for farmers on canola grading and dockage.  The site Read More »

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BC Beef Packing Plant

Building a federally inspecting beef packing plant in BC

Over a number of years, the idea for a federally inspected beef packing plant that could take advantage of consumer Read More »

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New Traceability Programs

Two new BC funding programs to help improve traceability in agriculture, agri-food and seafood businesses in BC have been launched.

The Traceability Adoption and Traceability Value Chain programs will be funded under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The goal is to increase the adoption of traceability systems, practices, Read More »

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