No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Regional Newsletter The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is committed to timely, regional communications regarding preparedness for drought and other natural disasters for agriculture producers through the AgriService BC e-Bulletin. Information is conveyed through Regional Newsletters as well as Special Bulletins as required. If you wish to stay informed and prepare your agriculture business, Note: If you already receive the Provincial AgriService BC e-Bulletin, be sure to manage your preferences and update your region as this is a new feature. We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook. ![]() Understanding Phosphorus Management & Your SoilsBC 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/ Virtual Orchard Meetup Series ![]() Water Wisdom: Navigating Tree Fruit Production Through Drought and Deluge 4PM PST
WATER WISDOM: NAVIGATING TREE FRUIT PRODUCTION THROUGH DROUGHT AND DELUGETHURSDAYS FROM JUNE 6 – JUNE 27 - 4:00pm PST Over the past decade, growers have experienced unpredictable rainfall, water availability challenges, droughts and deluge. We want to explore methods for adapting to these challenges and discuss alternatives for efficient irrigation practices, including advances in irrigation technologies that help growers produce high quality fruit. In addition to the primary speakers, viewers are invited to share solutions, ask questions and interact with the specialists and grower panelists. The schedule of topics is as follows:
While each meeting builds off the one preceding it – and we hope you can attend all of them – they also function as “stand-alone” meetings should you be unable to attend them all. You can download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Pre-registration is not required to attend. Simply go to simply go to the Meet-Up Zoom Site. If you can’t access, copy and paste the URL in your browser: https://bit.ly/2024-virtual-meetup Whether you are a fruit grower with ample experience, one that has modest experience, or one that is just getting started, the Virtual Orchard Meetups will be the right setting for you to ask questions and find alternative solutions. ![]() Looking for Information on Drought?![]() Please see the Drought in Agriculture webpage - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/agricultural-land-and-environment/water/drought-in-agriculture Enhanced Replant Program UpdateIn March 2024, a new 5-year Enhanced Replant Program was announced, offering up to $70 million in assistance to wine grape, berry, and tree fruit producers to replace current acreage with resilient varieties that meet evolving market demands. The program is expected to launch by September 2024. Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) ![]() 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! Looking for Information Related to Groundwater Science and Data? Looking for information related to groundwater science and data? Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Program ![]() Start planning ahead and set up an appointment to begin the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) process through the Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF).
Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin The May 15th Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin is now available, find it, previous bulletins and other information here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/drought-flooding-dikes-dams/river-forecast-centre/snow-survey-water-supply-bulletin Online Current Snow Basin Indices Map - https://governmentofbc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b57800e08e46468bab506f9b9f0cbad6 ![]() Follow the link below, follow, like and share! |