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Western Grains Research Foundation
On behalf of WGRF Board Chair, Terry Young, we are pleased to provide you with the WGRF Semi-Annual Members Update.
In addition, the WGRF 2019 Annual Report is available at https://westerngrains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/WGRF_2019_Annual_Report_web.pdf
Read More »BC Mental Health Programs Expanded
A message to producers from the Minster of Agriculture, Lana Popham:
On April 9, 2020 the Province announced that it is expanding its existing mental health programs Read More »
COVID-19 & Agriculture
With agriculture list
ed as an essential service with the BC government, there have been questions on what to expect on farms. AgSafe has fact sheets you can use, found here: AgSafe COVID-19 Resources
If you have any concerns regarding Read More »
Repayment Deadline for 2018 APP Cash Advances Extended Six Months
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Repayment Deadline for 2018 APP Cash Advances Extended Six Months
Winnipeg, Manitoba – March 23, 2020 Earlier today, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau approved a Stay of Default Read More »
Canola Farmers Remain Concerned Over Rail Shipping Disruptions
Feb 24, 2020 – Winnipeg, MB — Canola farmers are concerned that current rail shipping disruptions will have lasting impacts on Canada’s reputation as a reliable exporter of food products, with effects being felt all the way back to the farmgate.
“We rely heavily on export markets, with approximately 90 percent Read More »
‘March On’ Spring Seminar
Join us on March 10 at the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre in Fort St John!
Registration and refreshments @ 8:30am, seminar to start @ 9am
Mental Health Workshop
½ day workshop focusing on stress and mental health with Sabrina Trobak
Production Insurance Update
Ministry Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18th, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18th, 2020
Grain Growers of Canada launch harvestfromhell.ca – a platform for farmers to share the impact of the carbon tax on their farms
Canada’s grain farmers call for action after ‘harvest from hell’
OTTAWA (February 18, 2020) – On behalf of Canada’s grain, oilseed and pulse producers, the Grain Read More »
Now Available!! Annual Report & Field Crop Variety Performance
The 2019 Annual Report and Field Crop Variety Performance book is hot off the presses! The report will only be available in Read More »
BC AgriStability Enhancement Program
Thank you to Minister Popham and the Ministry of Agriculture for listening to the concerns of the grain industry and being a leader in Canada during this #harvestfromhell. The enhancement program will increase the compensation rate from 70% to Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JANUARY 29, 2020: GRAIN GROWERS OF CANADA CALL FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF FROM “HARVEST FROM HELL”
2020-01-29 – Grain Drying Relief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2020
Grain Growers of Canada call for immediate relief from ‘harvest from hell’
Following a difficult harvest season, Canadian farmers should not be expected to pay increased taxes at a time when they can afford it least
