Cariboo Ranchers Return to Schools
BC farmers are always striving to maintain a competitive edge and increase their profitability. Take a group of Cariboo ranchers determined to produce high quality, [...]
The Growth of Green Roofs in BC
Reducing cooling costs, mitigating storm water run-off and absorbing carbon are just some reasons why more businesses are setting up green roofs. With local governments [...]
New to Canada: 100% Local Sake
Traditional sake maker Masa Shiroki had a dream. When he started Artisan SakeMaker on Granville Island in 2007, he was the first to produce premium [...]
Putting the Money Where the Market Is
British Columbia is the epicenter of the Canadian locavore movement. Recognizing the opportunity for BC producers and processors to capitalize on the growing appetite for [...]
Aboriginal Branding Adds Value
For Aboriginal communities pursuing economic sustainability, the rise of the value-added agricultural movement provides a promising new direction towards entrepreneurship. Jay Silverberg, who explores Aboriginal [...]
Finding a Lactose-Free Solution
People who are lactose intolerant have trouble digesting lactose, the sugar in milk products. Because their bodies don’t produce enough of the enzyme that breaks [...]
Planting Seeds for New BC Wine Region
Lytton-Lillooet could soon join the ranks of the Okanagan and Cowichan valleys as a destination in BC’s roster of must-visit wine regions. While the number [...]
AG Plans for Vancouver & Gulf Islands
Increasing public awareness about food and farming on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands has translated into two recently completed Agricultural Area Plans. The Regional [...]
Keeping Bees Buzzing
Beekeepers on Vancouver Island and beyond may find their colonies survive the winter better and have fewer diseases and pests, thanks to a demonstration project [...]
Best Mulching Practices for Blueberries
In blueberry production, mulches create an optimum environment for root growth and help control weeds. But not all mulches are created equal. Wherever blueberries are grown [...]
Breeding Exceptional Bees
“The Saskatraz project has been very successful at breeding [honeybees] for increased honey production, wintering ability, tracheal mite and chalk brood resistance. Our stock demonstrates [...]
Abbotsford Agriculture Strategy
Agriculture generates one out of every five jobs in Abbotsford and has a direct economic impact of $1.8 billion annually. With that many eggs in [...]
