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CELEBRATE CANADA DAY WITH THE BEST OF B.C. AGRICULTURE
VICTORIA – With the farmers’ market season in full swing, Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson is encouraging British Columbians to take advantage of the opportunity to buy fresh local products.
GOVERNMENT, RANCHERS COLLABORATE ON NEW DIRECTION
VICTORIA – A Ranching Task Force will focus on setting a new direction for the B.C. cattle industry, Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson announced today at the task force’s first meeting in the Lower Mainland.
B.C. GIVEN ALL CLEAR ON AVIAN INFLUENZA
VICTORIA – Earlier this week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed that Canada has achieved a national disease-free status for avian influenza, based on the standards of the World Organization for Animal Health, announced Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson.
The ministry is committed to providing the business climate for a competitive and profitable industry providing safe, high quality food for consumers and export markets.
