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 […]
Success Stories
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.
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
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
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
Keeping Bees Buzzing
Beekeepers on Vancouver Island and beyond may find their colonies survive the winter better and have fewer diseases and pests,
Beefing Up Appeal from Pasture to Plate
Beef lovers are craving a broadening range of product attributes these days; from animal welfare to enhanced nutritional value to
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
Breeding Exceptional Bees
“The Saskatraz project has been very successful at breeding [honeybees] for increased honey production, wintering ability, tracheal mite and chalk
Reaping What They Show with Crop Rotation
Crop rotation is the growing of “break crops” in the same field in sequential seasons. This practice yields a variety