Ministry of Agriculture and Lands NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Agriculture and Lands en-us Copyright © 2010, Province of British Columbia 5 100 YEARS OF LOCAL FOOD, 4-H AND MIDWAYS AT B.C. FAIRS VERNON – One hundred years of helping B.C. communities celebrate country life has earned the B.C. Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions a Century Farm Award, announced Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010AL0043-001313.htm Sun, 24 Oct 2010 21:31:52 GMT HELPING OUR FARMERS RECOVER FROM RAINS VICTORIA - Our growers in the Fraser Valley are dealing with severe crop losses this fall due to record heavy rain during September. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010AL0044-001326.htm Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:01:59 GMT THOMSON ADVANCES B.C. AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS TO ASIA VICTORIA - The demand for safe, quality agricultural products in Asia is growing and B.C. producers are perfectly placed to fill the orders, Agriculture and Lands Minister, Steve Thomson announced following his return from an eight-day trade mission to China and Japan. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010AL0042-001288.htm Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:44:29 GMT 22 GOLD MEDALS FOR B.C. WINES AT NATIONAL COMPETITION VICTORIA – Wines from British Columbia dominated the competition this summer at the 10th Annual Canadian Wine Awards held over four days in Penticton, announced Minister of Agriculture and Lands Steve Thomson. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010AL0041-001280.htm Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:32:57 GMT HOW LOCAL IS YOUR FAMILY THIS THANKSGIVING? Growing up on a farm made Thanksgiving one of my family’s favourite times of year. The annual harvest kept everyone busy cooking, canning and preserving the delicious bounty of local products. It’s an opportunity for farmers to show off the fruits of their labour, and a time for families to reconnect with their food and where it came from http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010AL0040-001226.htm Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:47:38 GMT NEW WEST PARTNERSHIP PROMOTES AGRICULTURE TRADE IN ASIA VICTORIA- Canada’s New West Partnership is embarking on a mission to China and Japan, Oct. 9 to 16, to promote the partnership region’s agriculture, seafood and aquaculture sectors. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010AL0039-001190.htm Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:41:34 GMT 2009 FISH HEALTH AND INSPECTION REPORTS RELEASED VICTORIA – The Province released its 2009 Fish Health Report and Aquaculture Inspection Report as part of the annual disclosure of information collected through B.C.’s fish health audit and surveillance program. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010AL0038-001114.htm Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:34:01 GMT PROVINCE CELEBRATES A CENTURY OF FUN AT LUXTON FAIR LANGFORD – After 100 years of entertaining urban and rural families, the Luxton Fall Fair has been honoured with a Century Farm Award, Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010AL0037-001111.htm Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:03:47 GMT COLDSTREAM ORCHARD RECOGNIZED FOR 100 YEARS IN OPERATION COLDSTREAM – The Kidston Farm in Coldstream has been honoured with a Century Farm Award to recognize more than a century in operation, Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster announced on behalf of Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010AL0036-001086.htm Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:59:27 GMT KAMLOOPS RANCH HONOURED WITH CENTURY FARM AWARD KAMLOOPS – The Philip Ranch in Kamloops is being recognized with a Century Farm Award after raising cattle for more than 100 years. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010AL0035-001067.htm Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:40:20 GMT