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Agriculture Water Infrastructure ProgramThe Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (AWP) aims to increase adoption of efficient irrigation infrastructure and improve agricultural water supply and management in British Columbia. Through this program, the Government of B.C. seeks to see improvements to stream flows, fish populations and an increased and more sustainable food production. The program goal is to help improve water security in agricultural areas and food security in B.C. The AWP is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) of B.C. Please refer to the program website for details: https://iafbc.ca/awp
The Traceability Adoption Program is now open for applications!The Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is open for applications. This program is delivered by Investment Agriculture Foundation. TAP offers up to $20,000 in cost-shared funding to individual food, seafood, and agriculture businesses to implement facility-based traceability practices, systems, infrastructure, and technologies. Funding is also available to ranchers and abattoirs for up to $3,500 for the purchase of approved livestock tag readers (handheld or panel readers), reader installation, related software, and related training. Visit Investment Agriculture Foundation for more information or to apply! Buy BC Partnership Program FundingCost-shared funding is available for B.C. producers and processors, to support local marketing activities that increase consumer awareness and sales of B.C. agriculture, food, and beverage products. BC Vegetable Marketing CommissionBCHPA Introduction to Honey Bee Biology and ApicultureEnrollment opened in April and is ongoing! Emergency Preparedness - Is Your Farm Prepared?As we move into spring freshet and summer wildfire season, we would like to encourage producers and farming operations to review or create their Emergency Preparedness Plans. Creating a plan can help ensure that your operation is prepared in the event of an emergency. Emergency Supports Needed The Emergency Management Branch of the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food creates an annual emergency resources list which is used during emergencies that impact the agriculture
sector. The list includes hay & feed suppliers, livestock haulers, and water haulers whose assistance may be needed during emergency events. Beef Cattle Research Council Regional Extension Activities FundingThe Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) Regional Extension Activities Funding program supports extension initiatives. While recurring event sponsorship is not eligible, innovative extension activities held independently or in conjunction with existing events will be considered. Preference will be given to:
Each project may apply to receive up to a maximum of $5,000 in funding. Matching funding is encouraged, but not a requirement. Funding will be awarded to proposals that most closely meet the evaluation criteria. Activities must be completed by summer 2025. The application deadline is June 14, 2024, at 11:59 PM MT. 2024 BCRC Regional Extension Activities Funding Application Form (jotform.com) BC Cattlemen's Association AGMJune 7, 2024, 1:00 PM Save the date!Farm Management Canada's Agricultural Excellence Conference to empower farmers, ranchers, and agricultural professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in an ever-changing and increasingly complex business environment. FMC https://fmc-gac.com/programs-services/agricultural-excellence-conference/ Follow the link below, follow, like and share! |