Today, on behalf of farmers and ranchers across the province, BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) and BC Dairy jointly announced a new campaign calling on all political parties to endorse Agricultural Water Reserves (AWRs) in BC. As a part of the campaign, the organizations have released a new website, No Food Without Water, where British Columbians can send a letter to their local candidates, asking them to support the creation of AWRs to help permanently protect food production and support farmers and ranchers here in BC.

Today, the Government of British Columbia released From Flood Risk to Resilience: a B.C. Flood Strategy to 2035. This is a significant development for farmers and ranchers, many having experienced severe impacts from flood events over recent years. In 2021, flooding in B.C. affected over 1,100 farms, including 15,000 hectares of farmland and 2.5 million livestock.

Today, British Columbia’s Finance Minister, the Honourable Katrine Conroy, unveiled the government’s budget for the 2024 fiscal year that included an historic investment of $83 million in water storage for B.C. farmers and ranchers.

As part of Farm Fest 2023, young farmers from across British Columbia are gathering in Abbotsford today to discuss critical issues facing the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

A delegation of B.C. farmers and ranchers are in Victoria today to bring forward solutions to the challenges faced by the sector in providing the food security and agricultural products British Columbians seek.

BCAC sent a letter to British Columbia’s Premier, David Eby regarding the impact of ongoing disruptions of operations at the ports in Vancouver and Prince Rupert are having on our province’s farmers and ranchers.

The final report and recommendations published by the Ministry of Agriculture & Food was supported by the BCAC Working Group which provided direct input into the strategic framework and recommendations report.

Today, British Columbia’s government released its 2023 budget under the new Premier, David Eby. As anticipated, British Columbia’s Finance Minister, Katrine Conroy, announced an increased focus on healthcare, public safety, and housing.

B.C. farmers and ranchers have travelled from across the province for the first time in three years for BC Agriculture Council’s (BCAC) annual Ag Day in Victoria to emphasize their commitment to bringing healthy and quality food and plants to the homes of British Columbians.