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Regional WebsiteThe Ministry of Agriculture and Food's website is currently undergoing redesign, and an update with the link will be coming in a future monthly newsletter. Suggestions for Future Editions?Do you have suggestions of different topics to be featured for future monthly e-bulletins? Click the link below to send us an email with your topic suggestions. BC Cattlemen's Association AGMDrought Supports for Producers: The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program opened on May 30th. The program goal is to improve water security in agricultural areas and food security in BC. This program is delivered by Investment Agriculture Foundation, visit Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program for more info. Additional details are available below. In addition, the Beneficial Management Practices Program (BMP) is currently open for applications for Plans and Designs, including Water Management Plans. Applying for cost shared funding for farm water storage and irrigation upgrades and maintenance (not presently open) requires both a current Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) and a Water Management Plan. So, it’s timely to get in the queue for those plans if you think you may want to apply for infrastructure funding in the future. Drought impacts can also be mitigated by participating in business risk management programs. There are several government programs designed to work together to enable B.C.'s agricultural producers to manage business risks that are beyond their control, including drought. Visit Insurance and Income Protection for more information. Digital Drought Resources:
Current Drought Condition Reports: Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program - Open for Stream 3 ApplicationsThe 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
Emergency Preparedness - Is Your Farm Prepared?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. B.C. Agriculture & Seafood StatisticsThe Sector Insights & Corporate Initiatives Unit recently published four new Sector Tables with 2023 data:
As always, you can find and download the data from: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/statistics/agriculture-and-seafood-statistics-publications#sectortables 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! 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!
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