  News & Events MoreMay 30, 2013 Event | Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry- facility and orchard tourJune 10, 2013 Event | BCFGA Cherry Committee, 9 am - noonMay 16, 2013 School Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition - looking for BC suppliersMay 3, 2013 May 14 2013 Provincial Election - Party Platforms |
In the NewsMay 16, 2013 School Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition - looking for BC suppliersLooking for fresh fruits and vergetables - request for proposals.
The School Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Program provides fresh BC fruits and vegetables to school children. The program provides nutritious May 3, 2013 May 14 2013 Provincial Election - Party PlatformsHere are the party platforms on Agriculture for the May 14 Provincial Election:
March 21, 2013 AgriInvest Interim Payment deadline is March 31The AgriInvest interim Payment deadline is March 31.
March 21, 2013 SemiosBio offers trial on-farm monitoringMarch 21, 2013 BCAC Releases Provincial Election Questions for CandidatesBCAC March 20, 2013 BCFGA Awards presented to outstanding growers, March 6, 2012At the recent Horticutlural Symposium, held March 6 in Kelowna, BC, several growers were recognized for their achievement in growing top-quality fruit using advanced horticultural practices. Congratulations to February 22, 2013 BCFGA Reacts to February 19 Provincial Budget2013 Provincial February 19, 2013 February 19 Brief to MLAs on Budget DayBrief to MLAs on Feburary 19. February 14, 2013 BCFGA Brief to Hon. Norm Letnick and Premier Christie Clark,February January 20, 2013 BCFGA Recognition AwardsThe 2013 Recognition Awards in two categories - Press and Award of Merit - were presented to Barry MacDivitt of CHBC News and to Keith Carlson, Summerland grower.
January 19, 2013 2013 BCFGA Executive electedThe 2013 BCFGA Executive was elected at the January 19, 2013 BCFGA Annual Convention.
November 1, 2012 National Apple Competition 2012 SuccessApple Growers competed at the National Apple Competition on October 31, 2012. In the category 'five varieties in a backet', BC placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to August 23, 2012 ALC Changes and New DirectionJuly 3, 2012 Genetically modified food - National survey results July 3, 2012The BCFGA and the Québec Apple Growers' Association released the results of a national survey on genetically engineered food. The survey was conducted to provide insight into consumer thinking about genetically May 17, 2012 NEWS RELEASE: BC Fruit Growers Survey SurprisesFebruary 21, 2012 NEWS RELEASE: BC Fruit Growers React to the 2012 BC BudgetJanuary 30, 2012 NEWS RELEASE: BCFGA Welcomes New Executive MembersJanuary 18, 2012 MEDIA ADVISORY: BCFGA 123rd Annual General Meeting - Water: Achieving Balance and SustainabilityJanuary 3, 2012 Genetically modified food - National survey results July 3, 2012The BCFGA and the Québec Apple Producers Association commissioned a national survey. The purpose of the survey was to gain insight into consumer thoughts about genetically engineered food and the possibility November 17, 2011 MEDIA ADVISORY: BC Fruit Growers Bring BC's Top Fruit to 2011 Canadian Western AgribitionNovember 7, 2011 NEWS RELEASE: B.C. Farmers And Ranchers Meet With Premier And MinistersAbbotsford, BC – The British Columbia Agriculture Council (BCAC) and a small contingent of BC farmers and ranchers met with the Premier on November 2nd in Victoria, BC, to discuss critical areas November 3, 2011 NEWS RELEASE: BC Apple Growers Get Royal Recognition at National Apple CompetitionOctober 11, 2011 NEWS RELEASE: NDP Announcement - Local Purchasing Can Bolster Okanagan AgriculturePENTICTON – Promoting the Okanagan’s agricultural sector through local purchasing needs to be a priority under the government’s jobs plan, said leader Adrian Dix today.
“Okanagan September 30, 2011 NEWS RELEASE: Fall is Here Which Only Means One Thing - Apple Season!August 26, 2011 NEWS RELEASE: BC Fruit Growers React to the HST Referendum ResultsAugust 11, 2011 NOTICE TO GROWERS: Funeral of Allan ClaridgeWe are sad to announce that long time orchardist and past president of the BCFGA, Allan Claridge has recently passed away.
Growers, friends, and family are invited to attend the Funeral on Thursday, August 11th, July 28, 2011 NEWS RELEASE: BC Cherry Growers Hit by Labour ShortageJuly 21, 2011 LETTER: Celebrating BC Tree Fruits Ltd. 75th AnniversaryJuly 6, 2011 NEWS RELEASE: Municipalities Support Increased Agricultural Funding by the ProvinceJune 10, 2011 NEWS RELEASE: BCFGA Launches Summer Awareness CampaignJune 10th, 2011 (Kelowna, BC) – The BC Fruit Growers’ Association, today, launched the start of a new advertising campaign to enhance public awareness of the quality and availability June 9, 2011 NOTICE TO GROWERS: AgriStability Postal Strike Industry AdvisoryIf you are expecting 2009 a Benefit Payment or 2010 Interim Payment
Alternative arrangements have been made to ensure producers get their benefit payments during this labour May 17, 2011 NEWS RELEASE: Premier Clark Expands Kids' Fruit and Veggie ProgramCOURTENAY - More B.C. children will have access to fresh, B.C.-grown fruit and vegetable snacks in the classroom thanks to a $3-million expansion of the BC School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Program, Premier Christy March 10, 2011 NEWS RELEASE: 2011 Tree Fruit Industry AwardsKelowna, BC - The BC Fruit Growers' Association (BCFGA) is pleased to announce the winners of the annual Tree Fruit Industry Awards. The awards were presented during this year's 1st Annual BC Tree March 7, 2011 MEDIA ADVISORY: BIGGER & BETTER 1st Annual BC Tree Fruit Horticultural SymposiumThe year 2011 will celebrate a first for the BC tree fruit industry. The BC Fruit Growers’ Association had joined forces with the Okanagan Packinghouse Fieldmen’s Group to create the 1st Annual BC Tree Fruit February 8, 2011 NEWS RELEASE: Tree Fruit Industry Meets to Seek Way Forward Through Third Of Poor ReturnsFebruary 1, 2011 NEWS RELEASE: BCFGA Welcomes New Executive MembersKelowna - On Friday, January 28th, 2011, members of the BC Fruit Growers' Association held their 122nd Annual Convention where they got to vote for the 2011 BCFGA Executive.
November 8, 2010 ANNOUNCEMENT: New format for the BCFGA Annual Horticultural ForumNovember 5, 2010 NEWS RELEASE: BC Apple Growers Get National RecognitionOctober 4, 2010 NEWS RELEASE: Let's Celebrate Fall and BC Apple HarvestJuly 15, 2010 NEWS RELEASE: Seasonal Workers in the OkanaganOn July 15, 2010, the Town of Osoyoos hosted 25 representatives from the Ministry of Forests, Ministry of Environment, Conservation Officer, RCMP, Bylaw Enforcement, BC Fruit Growers’ Association (BCFGA), Regional May 28, 2010 LETTER: BC Tree Fruits Dying at RootsContact Us Hours: 9am - 4pm weekdays. t: 250-762-5226 |