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B.C. Farmers Appreciation Week – September 12-18

Fraser Valley – September 12-18 is BC Farmers Appreciation Week. FVN does find it interesting that that there is no mention from the Provincial release, of the recent decision to allow Special Events on farms to augment income. A contentious issue that threatened BC farmers in the first half of this year. That was on the heels of the NAFDMA (North American Farmers Direct Marketing Association) conference was was held in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Vancouver in late January.

The subject of special events was a hot topic with the American farmers.

Here is the media release:

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has issued the following statement in advance of B.C. Farmers Appreciation Week, Sept. 12-18, 2016:

“British Columbia farmers are hard working people supporting their families and our communities by growing the foods that we enjoy every day. I ask all British Columbians to join me in celebrating and supporting them during B.C. Farmers Appreciation Week.

“B.C. farmers produce more than 300 farm products from both the land and sea and the food they grow, harvest and process are important to British Columbians. I’d like to thank all of you for support of B.C. agrifood businesses.

“In 2015, sales of B.C. agrifood products topped more than $13 billion, the highest ever. Meantime, the net cash income for primary agricultural production increased 21.5% in 2015 to $440 million, up from $362 million in 2014. We can thank B.C. farmers for helping us in reaching these milestones.

“The B.C. Agrifood and Seafood Strategic Growth Plan identifies the next steps in our goal to grow the overall sector to a $15-billion-a-year industry by 2020. Farmers, growers, ranchers and the seafood sector will help us get there – it is a team effort.

“I’d encourage all British Columbians to experience your local farmers’ market, roadside stand or agrifood business during B.C. Farmers Appreciation Week and continue to support local businesses throughout the year. You will meet some incredible people producing innovative, safe, high-quality and great-tasting foods for your family, and play a direct role in supporting healthy and diverse communities, and our strong province.”

Learn More:

Find a local farmers’ market: http://www.bcfarmersmarket.org/

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