No images? Click here Water Management Resources Learn more about drought in agriculture Learn more about provincial drought preparation and response Visit the provincial drought portal for geographic drought level information BCHGA Annual Summer Field Day Join us for our largest event of the year! Meet hazelnut farmers from across the province to learn about growing, harvesting and marketing hazelnuts. We have an exciting day planned. We’ll tour three local ChilIliwack orchards on our way to the main venue where we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and network with fellow hazelnut enthusiasts! Don’t forget to check out our vendor trade show and enter your completed trade show passport for an extra ballot in the door prize draw. The afternoon sessions will start promptly at 1:30pm and will cover soil testing, updates from Oregon with Nik Wiman of OSU, value added options and marketing hazelnuts. AND if we’re very lucky there will be two harvesting demos at the end of the day! Funding for this Knowledge and Technology Transfer program event is provided by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. Visit www.bcsheepfed.com or email sheepproducers@gmail.com for information and to register. Save the Date for Living Labs Field Day When: October 10th About: This field day will be focused on cover cropping, relay cropping and soil/nutrient information. Watch this space for more details in the October newsletter. Farm Management Canada’s Agricultural Excellence Conference Don’t miss out on Early Bird Ticket sale! AgriStability Enhancement Program 2024 The Government of British Columbia developed the 2024 BC AgriStability Enhancement Program which offers greater coverage and helps agricultural producers manage income losses due to extreme weather, marketing challenges or natural disaster in 2024.
Contact us, dedicated staff are available to assist you with the Enhanced AgriStability Program.
Business Risk Management Programs B.C.'s agricultural producers face many business risks that are beyond their control (production losses, severe market volatility, extreme weather events or disasters); the Province’s suite of agricultural insurance and income stability programs can help you manage those risks. Herd Management and Feed Considerations As summer transitions into fall weather conditions, herd management and feed considerations are important for winter planning. Effectively monitoring herd health and adjusting feed quality/quantity are critical for making informed management decisions. Balancing these factors can significantly impact both productivity and profitability, especially when considering actions like adjusting herd size and/or feed rations. This article offers strategies for optimizing herd management during challenging conditions such as drought, by focusing on pregnancy testing, early weaning, body condition scoring, and alternative feed sources. Second intake of the B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program – Accepting applications now! The B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program is live and accepting applications for the second intake until October 6, 2024. The Program provides cost-shared funding to eligible participants to adopt new technologies on-farm to enhance profitability, productivity, and/or efficiency to help alleviate the impacts of labour shortages and rising operational costs. The program is competitive, funding is not guaranteed.
Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program The next intake of the Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program will open on September 9th, 2024. For information on eligibility and how to apply, read the Program Guide at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/programs/knowledge-transfer-events. B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program Application intake for the B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program will be opening on Monday September 9, 2024 The B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program (ABPP) provides funding support for primary agricultural producers and agriculture, food and beverage processors to support informed decision making and ensure business development. Funding will be available under two streams: 1) Agri-business skills and leadership development Eligible Activities: Specialized training, courses, registration, fees, and tuition for:
2) Business planning, preparedness, and disaster recovery Eligible Activities:
To find out more, please visit the Ministry’s website https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/programs/agri-business-planning-program In July 2024 the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food launched the AgriService BC Crop and Livestock Reporter Program based on the very successful crop reporting programs in Alberta and Saskatchewan. This program is for any agricultural producer or allied tradesperson who enjoys monitoring agricultural production conditions in their area and would like to be part of a network of people contributing timely, local agricultural intel to raise awareness of growing conditions throughout B.C. and support agricultural information sharing. Access to Feed Program Available to all livestock producers. BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund The BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (BCCAF) is accepting applications from BC producers! This is your chance to apply for cost-shared funding to implement cover cropping, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing.
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