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British Columbia Invests Nearly $5M To Protect Farm Workers During Pandemic
British Columbia Invests Nearly $5M To Protect Farm Workers During Pandemic
The Canadian government announced this week plans to invest $4.9 million to further protect farm workers in British Columbia during the pandemic. The funds announced by Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will help farmers with direct infrastructure improvements to living quarters and work stations, temporary or emergency housing (on or off-farm), as well as personal prote
Wine is Newest Entry into Canada-U.S. Trade Challenges
Wine is Newest Entry into Canada-U.S. Trade Challenges
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced that the Trump Administration has requested the World Trade Organization establish a dispute settlement panel.  This time, the U.S. wants the panel to examine unfair rules governing the sale of wine in grocery stores in British Columbia.  Th...
WSDA Warning Rabbit Owners of Deadly Virus In B.C
WSDA Warning Rabbit Owners of Deadly Virus In B.C
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is warning rabbit owners of a deadly virus that has been detected in British Columbia.  And while this strain of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease has not been reported in the U.S., veterinarians said it’s important to take extra precautions to keep their animal safe.   T...
No “Skull and Crossbones” for GMO Apple Labels
No “Skull and Crossbones” for GMO Apple Labels
The company behind GMO apples hitting the market later this fall says the apples won’t be labeled as containing GMO’s. The arctic variety apples developed by Okanagan Specialty Fruits in British Columbia,  will instead include a QR code, as outlined in the GMO labeling bill that was passed by Congress and signed by then President Barack Obama.   Neil Ca...
Nine B.C. Orchards Denied Foreign Workers
Nine B.C. Orchards Denied Foreign Workers
Nine orchards in the Okanogan Valley of British Columbia are scrambling after the Mexican consulate said they will not send foreign workers due to poor living conditions.   According to a report by Global News Canada a report cited houses infested with rats, covered in mold, overcrowded and lacking proper laundry facilities as the reason for removing workers for one year.  ...