20 Years & Still Growing
2016 marked a significant milestone for BC agriculture and IAF, as we celebrated our 20th anniversary in Abbotsford last April. Along […]
Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program
A Fresh Course for BC Fairs
To most people, an agricultural fair is exhibits of baking & canning, livestock competitions and midway rides. But for over
In Pursuit of a Better Cranberry
In 2011, BC cranberry growers celebrated the groundbreaking of a new cranberry research farm that promised to help return a
Building Community & Native Plant Propagation
Industrial activity is expanding across the BC Peace region, creating a growing demand for specialized services to restore the land
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
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
Keeping Bees Buzzing
Beekeepers on Vancouver Island and beyond may find their colonies survive the winter better and have fewer diseases and pests,
Breeding Exceptional Bees
“The Saskatraz project has been very successful at breeding [honeybees] for increased honey production, wintering ability, tracheal mite and chalk
This Little Lamb Went to Market
Consumer cravings for healthy, convenient products have recently given lamb unprecedented popularity within Canada. Despite this demand, the Canadian lamb producers’
Looking for a Silver Bullet for Silver Scurf
Silver scurf is a major concern for potato growers in the Lower Mainland. The fungus infects potatoes before harvest, and