No images? Click here ![]() ![]() ![]() Stay up to date on current snowpack conditions and water supply bulletins. As we move closer to spring, producers are encouraged to stay informed and up to date about the snowpack and water supply across the region. The next bulletin is expected to be released the second week of March, it and historical bullets can be found here. Updated AgriService BC Website ![]() The AgriService BC website has been updated with improved searchability and accessibility features, an events calendar, an educational videos page and more! AgriService BC connects you to ministry programs, resources, education and events. Find tools and services to help your farm succeed in B.C. ![]() The BC Poultry Health Network is excited to welcome poultry owners to our workshops this March 28, 29, and 30, 2025! At the end of the month, on March 28, 2025, we will be in Armstrong with a euthanasia training session, and on March 29, 2025, in Enderby, and on March 30, 2025, in West Kelowna, for a full day workshop on poultry health, management, and biosecurity workshop! More details can be found in the attached posters. Back by popular demand... ![]()
Webinars will cover introductory, planning, management-practices and case-study information and materials. Following the webinars, participants can register for one-one-ones to discuss their own ideas, operations or questions with topic experts.
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Join Farm Management Canada and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for two free webinars focused on the AgriStability and AgriInvest programs! Whether you can make one or both, these sessions will provide valuable insights on the AgriStability and AgriInvest programs, important changes coming for the 2025 program year, and how you may benefit from participating. Session 1: Overview of AgriStability and Program Changes
Session 2: Overview of AgriInvest and Program Changes
To register for one, or both webinars, visit: Train The Trainer: ![]() The BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Pearl Agricultural Consulting, Inc., invite you to join experts for a training course on sprayer calibration. Horticultural advisors, extension specialists, farm managers and industry professionals are invited to attend and re-familiarize themselves with various spraying equipment, calibration techniques, and learn methods for training farm staff or farm clients. Farm Financial Fluency ![]()
April 2025 – registration opening soon for Dairy Farmers Financial literacy is a fundamental starting point for effective farm business management, helping producers understand the direct impact of their business decisions, and opportunities available going forward. Through the Farm Financial Fluency training program, you will learn:
The program will be delivered virtually over the course of three 2-hour sessions coupled with an optional follow-up session with a financial advisor for those seeking additional support. Virtual FCC Young Farmer Summit ![]() Wednesday, March 26th The FCC Young Farmer Summit is a free event bringing farmers under 40 together to explore the business side of farming – and have fun! Learn from industry experts, connect with peers and get the knowledge you need to take your operation to the next level. Explore topics like business, financial and transition planning, economics and mental wellness to set yourself up for success. ![]() 2025 BC Organic Conference ![]() Organic BC is excited to announce our 2025 BC Organic Conference! We hope you can join us from Tuesday, November 25th - Thursday, November 27th in Harrison Hot Springs to reconnect, exchange ideas and learn from experts. More details will be released as they become available. For now, you can learn more about our conference at organicbc.org/conference. ![]() Tree Fruit Climate Change ![]() The B.C. government has announced a new $10-million Tree Fruit Climate Change Response Fund to support tree fruit farmers and provide direct financial assistance to those producers which will help them strengthen their operations and enhance long-term resilience and sustainability. The fund will provide one-time payments to eligible growers, distributed on a per-acre basis up to 28.3 hectares (70 acres). Tree fruit farmers can use the money for essential needs such as equipment, training, farm improvements, wages, or debt repayment. This funding is part of a broader $237-million investment in the sector since 2020. Details on the rollout and next steps are currently development, please see our Tree Fruits webpage for more information in the coming weeks The Tree Fruit Climate Resiliency Program is no longer accepting new applications, as funding requests have exceeded available funding. We thank all applicants for their interest in the program. Questions can be directed to TFCRProgram@gov.bc.ca. The 2025 Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program Guide is Here! 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 opens on March 19th, 2025, and stays 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 16th, 2025, and March 5th, 2026. How to Apply
Visit the Program’s website and read the Program Guide for more details! Funding for this Program is provided by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) Program ![]() 🌱 The 25/26 BMP Program is here 🌱 Don't miss your chance to apply. The Biodiversity and Riparian Grazing BMP categories are opening soon! The BMP Program is a cost-share incentive program designed to help farm and ranch operations address risks identified in their Environmental Farm Plans (EFPs). Applications for the 25/26 BMP Program opened on January 14, 2025, beginning with Planning, Technical Assessments, Engineered Designs, and Water Infrastructure BMPs. Note: The Water Infrastructure BMP category was closed early on February 12th due to overwhelming demand and limited program funds. Important Dates and Details Applicants are encouraged to begin drafting their applications as soon as the application window opens. This preparation will ensure readiness for submission, including addressing questions, gathering details, and obtaining quotes. Submissions will be accepted between 9:00 am PST and 4:00 pm PST on the designated dates. Intake Windows by BMP Category
What’s New for 2025/26?
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Don’t Miss Out! The BMP Program is a multi-year funding opportunity with annual intakes. If you miss this intake, you can apply in the next round. Prepare early, stay informed, and make the most of the BMP Program to benefit your farm or ranch operation! The Next Application Intake for ![]() The B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program is accepting applications for its third intake between March 17 and April 28, 2025. Community Fund for Mental Health Do More Ag has opened intake for the Community Fund for Mental Health Education from now until March 2, 5:00 pm CST. The Fund was created to provide agriculture communities across Canada with access to mental health education and literacy at NO COST. Workshops include:
Funded by: Farm Credit Canada and supported by Do More Agriculture Foundation and many local businesses. To learn more Community Fund — The Do More Agriculture Foundation Apply here https://share.hsforms.com/1rb_Y7yu_Qsytc03pDmkg5Qrgljo 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 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 March 31:
April 30:
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available to answer questions and help with the enrollment process. 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 deadlines March 31:
April 30:
Staff are available to help with the application and renewal process. ![]() ![]() ![]() Smallholder producers: Animal health problems causing you stress? Did you know there are substantial discounts at the Animal Health Center to diagnose illness in smallholder poultry, pigs, sheep and goats? Cases are examined by expert veterinary pathologists at the Center. The reduced fee is $25 per case for poultry and $75 per case for pigs, sheep and goats. Subsidies to offset sample shipping costs are also available through local veterinary practices. Missed the last e-bulletin? Catch-up on previous issues here. |