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Industry Wide
Focus on the Future (B0017)
The Investment Agriculture Foundation, the BC Agriculture Council,
the BC Food Processors Association and other organizations came together for this project, which resulted in a report identifying and assessing key issues that are strategically important to the agri-food industry’s long-term profitability ... more .
Branding
Flowing from the Focus on the Future initiative, the BC Ministry of Agriculture provided the Foundation with $45,000 to conduct an in-depth branding study ... more
Animal Industries
Caring for BC Farm Animals
BC Farm Animal Care Initiative (A0559)
The BC Agriculture Council
developed a strategic plan that will provide industry with direction in addressing farm animal care issues in British Columbia. The council is now well-positioned to implement a strategic initiative to serve the BC industry.
| Applicant: |
BC Agriculture Council |
| Approved: |
2008 |
| Funding Source: |
Advancing Canadian Agriculture & Agri-Food Program |
Bovine Embryo Sexing
Development of an On-Farm, Reliable Embryo Freezing and Thawing Protocol for Biopsied Embryos; Cryopreservation of Bovine in Vitro Produced Biopsied and Sexed Embryos (A0132/A0341)
Valuable female calves can be produced at reduced cost thanks to innovative research by the Abbotsford Veterinary Clinic, which combines embryo sexing and freezing technology.
| Applicant: |
Abbotsford Veterinary Clinic |
| Approved: |
Various dates |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Provinces Share Cost and Benefits of Vaccine Study
Vaccine Delivery and Formulation (W0005)
Researchers across Canada studied needle-free delivery systems for vaccines that protect dairy and beef animals against respiratory diseases.
| Applicant: |
Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization |
| Approved: |
2000 |
| Funding Source: |
Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund |
Reduced Antibiotics for Broiler Chickens
Prevention of NE in Broiler Chickens by Application of Lysozyme Antimicrobial Mixtures in Poultry Feeds (A0430)
In order to reduce the use of antibiotics, this project completed lab and field trials of various lysozyme antimicrobial mixtures to determine what is most effective at preventing necrotic enteritis, an industry-damaging domestic avian disease.
| Applicant: |
Inovatech Bioproducts |
| Approved: |
2004 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Scrapie-Free Sheep
BC Purebred Sheep Genotyping Project (A0443)
By genotyping more than 2,000 sheep, researchers and breeders are now able to develop strategies to enhance flocks’ resistance to scrapie, a fatal disease of which resistance is carried in a specific gene.
| Applicant: |
BC Purebred Sheep Breeders’ Association |
| Approved: |
2004 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Small Project Shares Techniques
Dylan Biggs Low Stress Livestock Handling Clinic (SP029)
Organic producers at Vale Farms in Lumby hosted a two-day workshop with Dylan Biggs, a renowned livestock handler, to share effective cattle handling techniques with their community.
| Applicant: |
Vale Farms |
| Approved: |
2006 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Keeping Dairy Cows on Their Feet
Early Prediction of Lameness in Dairy Cows (A0484)
A study to identify changes in feeding or resting behaviour during the cow’s transition period in order to determine the causes of hoof and leg injuries and improve treatment methods.
| Applicant: |
Animal Welfare Program, University of British Columbia |
| Approved: |
2005 |
| Funding Source: |
Advancing Canadian Agriculture & Agri-Food Program |
Weevils Protect Cattle
Farming Weeds and Insects: Exploring New Methods for Mass-producing Weed Biocontrol Agents for Hound’s-Tongue (A0387)
A project to determine the feasibility of developing a cost-effective method of “farming” weevils as a biocontrol agent to control hound’s-tongue, a weed that is toxic to cattle.
| Applicant: |
Creston Valley Beef Growers |
| Approved: |
2003 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Preparing for Future Emergencies
Development and Testing of a Template for Emergency Mass Carcass Disposal (LWT018)
A project to create and test a template for local governments across the province to use when planning for emergency mass carcass disposal in the event of disease outbreak or natural disaster, helping the industry bounce back faster and lessening public health threats and other negative social impacts. Funded through the $5 million Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative.
| Applicant: |
Bremner Consulting Services |
| Approved: |
2006 |
| Funding Source: |
Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative |
Drink Up: Better BC Milk
Implementation of Canadian Quality Milk Program in BC (A0385)
This project enabled BC daily producers to partake in the Canadian Quality Milk Program, which provided educational materials and training to improve efficiency and quality of milk, increasing stability of both domestic and international markets.
| Applicant: |
BC Milk Producers Association |
| Approved: |
2002 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Plant Industries
Adapting Technology on Haida Gwaii
Innovation via Adaptation of Vacuum Microwave Dehydration Technology to Create Value-Added Wild Mushroom Production (A0580)
Wild chanterelle mushrooms abound on the Queen Charlotte Islands and the Haida Gwaii Culinary Co-operative anticipates good market potential for a unique dried mushroom product created using existing technology. The co-operative's dehydrator was not initially capable of drying enough mushrooms for a commercially viable business. This project enabled the co-operative .to adapt the technology to increase production and product quality.
| Applicant: |
Haida Gwaii Culinary Co-operative |
| Approved: |
2008 |
| Funding Source: |
Advancing Canadian Agriculture & Agri-Food Program |
Guiding Landscape & Nursery Marketing
Increasing Effectiveness of BC Shows to Promote Awareness of BC’s Garden Industry Products & Services / Measuring Awareness of BC’s Garden Image and Affiliated Entities (SP056/SP057)
In order to market its members' products and services more effectively the BC Landscape & Nursery Association developed a tradeshow strategy and schedule. The group also established an informational baseline on public awareness, attitudes and buying behaviours so that changing opinions could be monitored through the future.
| Applicant: |
BC Landscape & Nursery Association |
| Approved: |
2007 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Blueberry Disease Research
Investigation of Blueberry Scorch Virus and Other Virus-like Threats Affecting Highbush Blueberry in BC (A0476)
The BC Blueberry Council undertook research to determine the impact of blueberry virus strains affecting BC production in order to develop new and improved disease detection and management strategies for growers.
| Applicant: |
BC Blueberry Council |
| Approved: |
2005 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Sustainable Pest Control
Integrated Pest Management in Canola: Taking IPM to the Farm Gate (W0001) / IPM for the Control of Lygus Bugs in Canola (A0144)
These projects each reflect a specific issue in a larger Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy: the first project looked at preventative practices for IPM using biological, cultural and chemical tools; the second focused on the control of a specific pest called the Lygus bug by developing a monitoring and treatment program for improving fescue seed production.
| Applicant: |
Canola Council of Canada and BC Grain Producers’ Association |
| Approved: |
Various |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Pest Management for Raspberry Growers
Raspberry Integrated Pest Management/Crop Management Pilot Project (A0301)
The Abbotsford Growers Co-op provided integrated pest management consultation to each of its members, keeping raspberry growers informed of the most innovative farm management techniques.
| Applicant: |
Abbotsford Raspberry Growers Co-Op |
| Approved: |
2001 |
| Funding Source: |
Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund |
Peace Region Grain Trials (A0007/A0206/A0289/A0348)
To ensure that the grain industry continues to adapt and grow, the BC Grain Producers’ Association is researching the crops and crop varieties best suited to the growing conditions of the Peace region.
| Applicant: |
BC Grain Producers’ Association |
| Approved: |
Various Dates |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Wasps Battle Worms to Save Cranberries
Implementing Biological Control of Blackheaded Fireworm on Cranberries in BC (A0128)
Rather than using pesticides, the BC Cranberry Growers Association developed a control option for Blackheaded Fireworm, a major cranberry pest, using a native wasp species as a biocontrol.
| Applicant: |
BC Cranberry Growers’ Association |
| Approved: |
1999 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net |
Food Safety Takes Priority
On-farm Food Safety (A0273)
The BC Vegetable Marketing Commission provided 200 BC vegetable and strawberry growers with one-on-one assessments from their food safety officers to ensure BC farms continue to surpass food safety standards.
| Applicant: |
BC Vegetable Marketing Commission |
| Approved: |
2000 |
| Funding Source: |
Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund |
IPM Reaches Beyond BC Borders
Adaptation of Integrated Pest Management Technologies for Nursery Production and Urban Landscapes (W0024)
This national integrated pest management (IPM) project worked with the BC Landscape and Nursery Association and equivalent provincial organizations to develop and implement IPM technologies and strategies.
| Applicant: |
Canadian Nursery Landscape Association |
| Approved: |
2004 |
| Funding Source: |
Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund |
Preventing the Spread of Sudden Oak Death
A Viable Nursery Industry Attempting to Adapt to P. ramorum (A0469)
This project helped the development and implementation of a three-year action plan to prevent the spread of sudden oak death, a disease that has caused widespread damage to trees and shrubs in the Pacific Northwest.
| Applicant: |
Canadian Nursery Landscape AssociationBC Landscape and Nursery Association |
| Approved: |
2005 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Pest-Free Grape Plants
Insect Vector Monitoring Program (A0507)
This program monitors select vineyards for three years to research whether leafhoppers can carry vineyard-destroying bacteria in a proactive effort to ensure wine grape plants imported from Europe are virus free.
| Applicant: |
BC Wine Grape Council |
| Approved: |
2006 |
| Funding Source: |
Advancing Canadian Agriculture & Agri-Food Program |
Greenhouse Vegetables Get a Lift
Greenhouse Industry Development Strategic Plan (A0376)
Rather than apply separately to the Foundation for every individual project, the greenhouse industry opted to request a $1,000,000 allocation over five years to implement a number of projects identified in its strategic plan, such as integrated pest management and communication activities.
| Applicant: |
BC Greenhouse Growers Association |
| Approved: |
2002 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Fewer Pesticides on Cherries
Creston Cherry Growers Pesticide Use and Residue Study (AF015 A106/AF015 A113)
The Creston chapter of the Okanagan Kootenay Cherry Growers Association is researching pest control methods in an effort to identify effective thresholds for fungicide use, ensure food safety for the public, and maintain high quality fruit.
| Applicant: |
Okanagan Kootenay Cherry Growers Association, Creston Chapter |
| Approved: |
2005 |
| Funding Source: |
Agri-Food Futures Fund |
Controlling Coddling Moth
Sterile Insect Release (SIR1/SIR2)
This program has worked to use nature-friendly technology to control codling moth damage in apple and pear orchards in the Okanagan and other regions.
Organic Hops Guide
The Organic Hops Project (A0367)
In order to re-establish hops as a viable specialty organic crop in BC, Left Fields researched and developed a Hops Production Manual that was distributed to producers and made available both in libraries and online.
| Applicant: |
Left Fields |
| Approved: |
2002 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Processing Industries
Creating Safer Workplaces
BC Food Processors Occupational Health & Safety Networks Pilot Program (SYNERGY) (AF014 - A125)
The SYNERGY program
was developed by the BC Food Processors Health and Safety Council to help BC food processors establish health and safety management systems in their operations.
| Applicant: |
BC Food Processors Health and Safety Council |
| Approved: |
2009 |
| Funding Source: |
Agri-Food Futures Fund |
Join the Meat Force
Meat Industry Recruitment & Image Enhancement Campaign (W0100)
A national campaign to attract youth aged 17 to 24 into the meat industry helped address the industry's employment crisis by dispelling myths and educating young people about the many rewarding career opportunities available.
| Applicant: |
Canadian Professional Meat Cutters' Association |
| Approved: |
2007 |
| Funding Source: |
Advancing Canadian Agriculture & Agri-Food Program |
Peace Value-Added Project (A0177)
This project developed and marketed the Peace Value-Added Food and Agriculture Association, which helps local entrepreneurs initiate value-added processing to increase profits and create a stronger market for Peace products.
| Applicant: |
Peace Value-Added Food and Agriculture Association |
| Approved: |
1999 |
| Funding Source: |
Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund |
Safer Food Processing, Online
Development of Food Safety Course for the Food Plant Worker for Classroom-based and On-line Delivery (A0297)
BC Institute of Technology, working with industry and other agencies, developed “Food Safety for the Plant Worker” – a course delivered via the Internet and audio streaming to meet plant worker needs across the province.
| Applicant: |
BC Institute of Technology |
| Approved: |
2001 |
| Funding Source: |
Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund |
Aging BC Wines (A0371)
The University of British Columbia’s Wine Research Centre is evaluating which grape varieties grown in various microclimates in the province age best. The project will provide feedback to the industry to help improve the wine’s aging potential.
| Applicant: |
University of British Columbia Wine Research Centre |
| Approved: |
2002 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Helping BC Wineries Grow
Investing in Small Wineries: Business Environment Information Kit (A0266)
A series of six booklets formed the “Business Environment Information Kit for Small Wineries,” which was created to help both new and existing wineries improve management skills, increase profitability, and support industry development.
| Applicant: |
BC Wine Institute |
| Approved: |
2000 |
| Funding Source: |
Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund |
Other
Planning Ahead for Fairs and Exhibitions
Strategic Plan for BC's Fairs and Exhibitions(SP143)
The BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions developed a five-year strategic plan, which identifies necessary changes to make agricultural fairs and exhibitions more relevant and successful at bridging the urban/rural divide.
| Applicant: |
BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibtions |
| Approved: |
2009 |
| Funding Source: |
2010 Business Opportunities Fund |
Recognizing the Benefits of Farmland
Public Amenity Benefits Provided by Farmland in the MEtro Vancouver Area (A0555)
This research at Simon Fraser University is the first attempt to quantify the public amenity benefits of farmland, such as green space, ecological services, economic benefits and job creation.
| Applicant: |
Fraser Basin Council and Simon Fraser University |
| Approved: |
2008 |
| Funding Source: |
Advancing Canadian Agriculture & Agri-Food Program |
Growing Agri-tourism
Field and Forest to Farm (AF010-IA02)
The North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association (FARMED) created a farm tour brochure for the North Cariboo region, featuring 12 local agri-tourism operations, event listings and more. FARMED also developed a website featuring their members and organized an educational circle farm tour in the region.
| Applicant: |
North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association (FARMED) |
| Approved: |
2007 |
| Funding Source: |
Agri-Food Futures Fund |
It's Time to Eat BC!
EatBC (A0533)
EatBC is a multi-facted province-wide program that links food producers, processors, distributors and foodservice operators to increase BC consumers' appetite for local food.
| Applicant: |
BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association and BC Agriculture Council |
| Approved: |
2007 |
| Funding Source: |
2010 Business Opportunities Fund |
Growing Knowledge About Healthy Food
Intergenerational Landed Learning Project (A0509)
The University of British COlumbia's Faculty of Education is teaching schoolchildren the value of sustainably-produced, healthy food through hands-on learning experiences at UBC Farm.
| Applicant: |
University of British Columbia Faculty of Education |
| Approved: |
2006 |
| Funding Source: |
Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund |
Local Agricultural Planning
Salt Spring Island Area Farm Plan / District of Lake Country Community Agriculture Plan (B0016.11/B0016.12)
Salt Spring Island and Lake Country recently completed community agriculture plans. Salt Spring Island's plan aims to re-establish agriculture as a social, economic and cultural priority on the island. Lake Country's plan will help strengthen core agriculture activities, encourage diversification and facilitate land-use decision-making.
| Applicant: |
Island Natural Growers / District of Lake Country |
| Approved: |
2006/2007 |
| Funding Source: |
Advancing Canadian Agriculture & Agri-Food Program |
Growing Farmers' Markets
British Columbia Farmers' Markets Strategic Plan / Implementation of the Strategic Plan for BC Farmers' Markets (AF017/S0004)
With the growing emphasis on local food production, the BC Association of Farmers' Markets developed a strategic plan to asses the strengths and weaknesses of markets around BC and identify future opportunities. The plan is now being implemented through a series of projects flowing from the plan.
| Applicant: |
BC Association of Farmers' Markets |
| Approved: |
2005/2007 |
| Funding Source: |
Agri-Food Futures Fund/Advancing Canadian Agriculture & Agri-Food Program |
Bringing Agriculture to Students
The Next Five Years: Directions in BC Agricultural Education K-12 (A0467)
This project created a strategic plan for the Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, a non-profit group that offers quality classroom resources for teachers from kindergarten to Grade 12 to increase students’ awareness of the BC agri-food sector.
| Applicant: |
BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation |
| Approved: |
2005 |
| Funding Source: |
Advancing Canadian Agriculture & Agri-Food Program |
BC 4-H Youth Outreach
(A0022/A0421/SP030)
Three conferences – held in 1998, 2002 and 2006 – have allowed 4-H leaders and youths to strengthen their understanding of issues facing the BC agri-food industry through workshops, field trips, group presentations and other activities.
| Applicant: |
BC 4-H Provincial Council |
| Approved: |
Various |
| Funding Source: |
Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund/Safety Net Fund |
Making Fairs More Fair
Judging & Judging Criteria Workshop/Judging Standards Manual (A0071/ A0315)
The BC Fairs judging workshop and subsequent Judging Standards Manual enhanced the consistency and quality of fairs and exhibitions across the province by updating standards from the 1950s.
| Applicant: |
BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions |
| Approved: |
1998 and 2001 |
| Funding Source: |
Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund |
Mapping BC Agriculture
Summerland Agricultural Area Plan (B0016.7)
The District of Summerland developed an agricultural plan through our Local Government Agricultural Planning Program, which funds projects in municipalities and regional districts that work to incorporate agricultural planning into their Official Community Plans.
| Applicant: |
District of Summerland |
| Approved: |
2004 |
| Funding Source: |
Advancing Canadian Agriculture & Agri-Food Program |
Environment
Turning Waste into Energy
Biogas Upgrading in British Columbia (SP090)
Building off a 2007 study that examined the potential of establishing an anaerobic digester facility in the Fraser Valley, this study looked at the technical and economic feasibility of upgrading biogas to renewable natural gas for injection into the natural gas grid.
| Applicant: |
BC Milk Producers' Association |
| Approved: |
2008 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
Growing Greener Fuel
Business Plan for a Biodiesel Production Facility (BF004)
The BC Grain Producers' Association developed a business plan for the construction of a biodiesel production facility in the Peace, the main region where grains and oilseeds are produced in BC.
| Applicant: |
BC Grain Producers' Association |
| Approved: |
2007 |
| Funding Source: |
Biofuels Opportunities for Producers |
Guiding Land Stewardship
Conscious Cities: The Natural Capital Project (W0067)
The Natural Capital Project examined the relationship between the economy and the environment, recognizing the vital role that natural capital plays in economic prosperity. The ACAAF-funded third phase of the project examined international land stewardship policy options specifically for the Canadian agricultural sector.
| Applicant: |
Agricultural Adaptation Council |
| Approved: |
2006 |
| Funding Source: |
Advancing Canadian Agriculture & Agri-Food Program |
Curbing Wildlife Damage
Area-wide IPM Education for Blueberry Growers (A0497)
In the Agriculture Environment Partnership Initiative, several projects prevent wildlife such as deer, ducks, or swans from snacking on BC farmers’ crops and profits. This specific project helps blueberry growers use audible devices and visual techniques to protect their crops from starlings, crows and songbirds.
| Applicant: |
BC Blueberry Council |
| Approved: |
2006 |
| Funding Source: |
Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund |
Conservation Project Wins Stewardship Award
Chilako Watershed Agricultural Project (A0246)
This award-winning project brought conservationists and ranchers together to save the damaged Chilako Watershed by stabilizing riverbanks and protecting salmon spawning beds from farm equipment.
| Applicant: |
BC Conservation Foundation |
| Approved: |
2000 |
| Funding Source: |
Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund |
Tossing Out Pesticides, Safely
Obsolete Unwanted Pesticide Collection (A0192)
This project aimed to enhance environmental sustainability and human safety by helping the agricultural community safely dispose of unwanted and obsolete pesticides from farms across the province.
| Applicant: |
BC Agriculture Council |
| Approved: |
1999 |
| Funding Source: |
Safety Net Fund |
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