News

Annual General Meeting Summary

On July 15, 2021 our Annual General Meeting was held at the BCGPA research building in Dawson Creek. Thank you to those who attended we value the feedback from our membership as it helps us serve you better. Walter Fristche long time director with the BCGPA has moved on to Read More »

AAFC July Weather Survey

AAFC’s Science and Technology Branch is initiating its July impacts survey on Friday (July 23), in which it will be collecting information on how the weather has impacted producers across Canada in July. With hot dry conditions and wildfires raging through the province of BC, AAFC will like to know Read More »

Emergency Information for PRRD

Given the unprecedented weather events that have occurred in the Peace Region over the last few days we thought it would be helpful to send out some information if you are experiencing an emergency:

 

In the event of an emergency your first contact should be your local government, Regional District or Read More »

Last Day to Enroll in AgriStability

enrollment reminder re heat wave

As BC is Experiencing unprecedented heat wave, just a reminder that you have until the end of day today to enroll/ request a new Participant Package via phone (877)343-2767 or by email @ AgriStability@gov.bc.ca

Grain Bag Recycling Program

New Cleanfarms project in partnership with PRRD for recycling grain bags and twine!

https://cleanfarms.ca/peace-river-regional-district-farmers-can-now-recycle-used-grain-bags-and-baler-twine-at-no-cost-in-cleanfarms-pilot/

AGM Announcement

Our organization has been through a lot of changes in the last year and we are really looking forward to engaging with our membership and update everyone on what the future of the BCGPA looks like.

Please join us at the Research Building in Dawson Creek @2pm Thursday, July 15, 2021 Read More »

Picture Contest

We are looking to update our website and promotional material and need some new BC Peace Region grain farming photo’s. please e-mail to admin@bcgrain.com and get your name entered in for a BC Grain producers swag bag.

Photo credit: Zoe Newton

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New Executive Announced

Jim Smolik joins Cereals Canada

From Cereals Canada:

To Cereals Canada Members,

Cereals Canada is pleased to announce that Jim Smolik will join Cereals Canada as an Advisor effective April 1, 2021 on a one-year term to help us achieve our market access and government relations Read More »

Road Ban Agriculture Exemption

With road bans now in place, we have worked with staff from the Ministries of Agriculture and Transportation to have exemptions when necessary for agricultural use.  Read More »