No images? Click here ![]() ![]() CCI Lunch and Learn: Date: April 23, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM PST Open to: All - You must have a BCIA account to register for this event (find a registrant and work with them). In the face of supply chain disruptions, climate change, market shifts, and labour constraints, farmers must adapt to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability. Andrew Adams has successfully navigated these challenges by transitioning from a vegetable-dominant farm to tree fruit and berry production, including pioneering greenhouse-grown sweet cherries. This strategic shift has increased farm asset values, reduced labour and fuel inputs, and enhanced resilience in a changing climate. ![]() Students of the Grasslands: ![]() ![]() 100 Mile House Seedy Saturday Seedy Saturday for 100 Mile House - Received from Horse Lake Community Farm Coop. Seedy Saturday is set for April 5th from 10 AM - 3 PM at Creekside Seniors Centre 100 Mile House. ![]() Update: Tree Fruit Climate Change Response Fund B.C.’s tree fruit growers will soon have access to direct financial assistance to help in strengthening their operations and enhance long-term resilience and sustainability.
![]() The 2025 Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program is Open for Applications The Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program (KTTP) provides funding to help organizations host activities and events that strengthen B.C.’s agriculture and food sector. The Program reimburses up to 75% of eligible costs for activities under two streams:
To qualify, applications must show how the activities will transfer knowledge and/or build the skills of agriculture and seafood producers or processors with active operations in B.C. Important Dates The Program opened on March 19th, 2025, and will stay open until funds are fully committed. Funding will be allocated on a first come, first served basis for all eligible completed applications. Activities must take place between April 16, 2025 - March 1, 2026. How to Apply
If you need assistance or have any questions, feel free to contact us at Knowledge.Transfer@gov.bc.ca. Funding for this Program is provided through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. ![]() The Next Application Intake for ![]() The B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program is accepting applications for its third intake between March 17 - April 28, 2025. Virtual fences and software applications may be considered. ![]() ![]() Insurance and Income Protection Programs are an important part of a farmer’s overall risk management strategy. AgriStability and Production Insurance work together to provide the best coverage for producers. AgriStability AgriStability helps stabilize farm income by managing the risk of large income declines. The AgriStability program is based on the income and expenses of individual farms. 2024 AgriStability Enhancement
Through Late Participation, clients have until April 30, 2025, to enrol in AgriStability's 2024 program year. Upcoming AgriStability deadlines April 30:
Staff are available to answer questions and help with the enrollment process. Production Insurance Production Insurance helps producers manage their risk of crop losses caused by hail, spring frost, excessive rain, drought, flooding and other extreme weather events. In British Columbia, Production Insurance is available for Upcoming Production Insurance deadline: April 30:
Staff are available to help with the application and renewal process. ![]() Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) Innovation Booster Program ![]() Start your application for the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) Innovation Booster Program funding! Applications will be accepted between February 24 - March 25, 2025, and July 7 - August 12, 2025. ![]() Last call for Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) Foodtech Next Program ![]() Last call for Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) Foodtech Next Program Funding! Applicants can submit an Expression of Interest between February 24, 2025, - April 7, 2025. The full application deadline is May 26, 2025. ![]() Early Season Drought Preparedness Tips and Resources The March 1 snow conditions and water supply bulletin indicates that the provincial snowpack is below normal in many parts of B.C. While it’s still too early to know what the situation may look like this year, it’s never too soon to think about how you can prepare your farm to best cope with changing drought conditions.
![]() New Video from Organic BC: In Organic BC’s newest video, visit Blue Sky Ranch in the Nicola Valley, where farmer Julia Smith is working hard to keep a healthy pasture in the face of climate change by following the principles of rotational grazing. Learn more about these practices and how she’s building up the land to be more resilient! ![]() Soil Health - Soil Sampling There are two different types of soil tests currently required for agriculture fields that receive nutrients (e.g., fertilizer, manure): soil fertility and post-harvest nitrate (PHNT) tests.1 Soil fertility tests are comprised of soil samples taken from the top 15cm (6in) of the soil, and post-harvest nitrate soil samples are taken from the top 30cm (12in) of the soil. Both are composite samples, meaning that the sample sent to the lab for analysis is made up of several samples taken randomly from homogeneous areas of the same field. 1BC Code of Practice for Agricultural Environmental Management “If agricultural operations with a land base of 2 hectares or more apply nutrient sources to land, post-harvest nitrate and soil test phosphorus results from within the last 3 years should be used to inform nutrient application rates.” BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food Soil Sampling Guidelines ![]() 2024 FCC Farmland Values Report ![]() Insights for decision-making The 2024 FCC Farmland Values Report is now live. This report provides market trends and regional analysis to help you make decisions around buying, selling, and leasing, and to help you anticipate market fluctuations. It’s a valuable resource to inform business decisions and enhance your operation that you won’t find anywhere else. ![]() Towards Increased Profits Benchmarks ![]() Want to know more about commodity-specific returns in different income ranges? 15 Crop Types, including:
10 Livestock Categories, including:
5 Income Ranges:
Please don’t hesitate to contact Gary Flaten if you have any questions. ![]() Farmers & Ranchers: Prepare with a Wildfire Plan ![]()
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Reduce risks, protect what matters, and recover when the smoke clears: Farm & Ranch Wildfire Guide & Plan ![]() Open Burning Practices for Farmers and Ranchers ![]() Spring clean-up is here! Before lighting that burn pile, ensure you're following safe practices to protect your farm, livestock, and community. Check your local bylaws and regulations and remember to remove any prohibited materials (e.g. treated or painted wood, plastic, rubber, etc.) from the burn pile. Escaped fires can be devastating—check out these guides to burn safely or explore alternatives: ![]() Business Advisory Service OfferingsThe Province of BC is now offering free business advisory services.
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