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2010
   
July 23

Government of Canada Invests in an Innovative Future for British Columbia's Horticulture Sector (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)
Release (34KB PDF)
July 16

Government of Canada Invests in Agroforestry Innovation in British Columbia (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)
Release (34KB PDF)
June 17

Investment Agriculture Foundation Visits the Peace Region
Release (205KB PDF)
June 15

Investment Agriculture Foundation Contributes $1.4 Million to New Projects
Release (160KB PDF)
June 8

Emerging Sectors Specialist Joins Investment Agriculture Foundation
Release (139KB PDF)
May 20

Investment Agriculture Foundation Announces New Executive
Release (101KB PDF)
May 19

Government of Canada Continues to Support Berry Growers (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)
Release (35KB PDF)
April 27

Investment Agriculture Foundation Contributes Millions to BC Agri-Food Industry
Release (140KB PDF)
April 12

New Planning Tool to Help Market Gardeners Succeed (Canadian Organic Growers)
Release (26KB PDF)
March 13

BC Association of Farmers' Markets Launches New MarketSafe Training Program (BC Association of Farmers' Markets)
Release (65KB PDF)

New MarketSafe Training Program the First of its Kind for Canadian Farmers' Markets (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)
Release (42KB PDF)
January 30 Government of Canada Invests in British Columbia's Organic Farming Sector (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)
Release (42KB PDF)
January 28 Okanagan Orchardist Wins Award of Excellence for Agricultural Innovation
Release (142KB PDF)
January 27 Government of Canada Invests in the Future of British Columbia's Horse Industry (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)
Release (43KB PDF)
2009
   
October 18 Fair Awards Highlight the Importance of Agriculture (BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands)
Release (127KB PDF)
October 13 New Climate Change Website Launched
Release (103KB PDF)
October 3 Government of Canada Invests in Farm Animal Care in British Columbia (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada)
Release (46KB PDF)
September 30 Funds Available to Strengthen Agricultural Communities
Release (110KB PDF)
September 3 Investment Agriculture Foundation Seeks Nominations for Innovation Award
Release (107KB PDF)
August 7 $1.55M Targeted to Protect Livestock from Predators (BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands)
Release (115KB PDF)
July 15 Investment Agriculture Foundation Announces New Executive
Release (116KB PDF)
June 11 Helping Farmers Adapt to Industry Challenges (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada)
Release
May 4 Four New Directors Join Investment Agriculture Foundation
Release (106KB PDF)
March 27

Opinion Poll Shows Public Support for BC Farmers
Release (36KB PDF)

March 17 Farmers and Food Processors Secure Vote of Confidence from BC Consumers
Release (43KB PDF)
February 19 Delta Company Wins Award of Excellence for Agri-food Innovation
Release (42KB PDF)
February 19 Agriculture, Environment & Wildlife Fund Announced
Release (76KB PDF)
January 30 New Manager of Finance and Operations at IAF
Release (40KB PDF)
January 29

Government of Canada Invests in Local Wild Mushroom Industry (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada)
Release (51KB PDF)

2008
   
December 10 New Facilitator for Islands Agri-Food Initiative
Release (118KB PDF)
October 1 Women in Agriculture - Strengthening Ties (Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen)
Release (91KB PDF)
September 26 IAF Champions Local Planning for BC Food Production
Release (93KB PDF)

Agricultural Area Plan Case Study - Township of Spallumcheen
Backgrounder ( 109KB PDF)

September 15 Investment Agriculture Foundation Seeks Nominations for Second Annual Innovation Award
Release (93KB PDF)
September 9 New Program Analyst Joins Investment Agriculture Foundation
Release (93KB PDF)
August 23 Government of Canada Supports BC Farmers' Markets (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada)
Release (42KB PDF)
August 19 Community Gardens Make a Comeback in First Nations Communities
Release (98KB PDF)
August 19 Government of Canada Invests in BC Blueberry Sector (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada)
Release (57KB PDF)
August 15 BC Farmers Get Funding Boost for Environmental Management Practices (BC Agriculture Council & Investment Agriculture Foundation)
Release (171KB PDF)
August 13 Government of Canada Supports Dairy and Livestock Innovation (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada)
Release (64KB PDF)
July 25 New Program Wages War on Invasive Plant (South Okanagan-Similkameen Invasive Plant Society)
Release (16KB PDF)
July 9 Morice Region Arability Study Completed
Release (95KB PDF)
July 3 New Program Officer Joins Investment Agriculture Foundation
Release (94KB PDF)
June 13 New Program Manager Joins Investment Agriculture Foundation
Release (37KB PDF)
June 4 Coordinator Named For BC Agriculture Climate Action Initiative (BC Agriculture Council & Investment Agriculture Foundation)
Release (100KB PDF)
May 26 Investment Agriculture Foundation Announces New Executive
Release (38KB PDF)
May 6 Three New Directors Join Investment Agriculture Foundation
Release (38KB PDF)
April 11 Government of Canada Invests in Sustainability of BC Greenhouse Vegetable Industry
Release (43KB PDF)
February 15 Birch Syrup Project Wins Award of Excellence for Innovation
Release (33KB PDF)
February 15

BC Agriculture Plan Goes Local for Global Benefit (Ministry of Agriculture & Lands)
Release (34KB PDF)
February 15 Government of Canada Invests in Opportunities for the Dairy Industry (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada)
Release (42KB PDF)

January 23 Canadian Organic Growers Launches Practical Skills Handbook (Canadian Organic Growers)
Release (49KB PDF)


2007
   
December 1

BC Grain Industry to Benefit from $1.5M Investment in Crop Enhancement Trials and Biofuels (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada)
Release (33KB PDF)
November 28

 New Marketing Initiative Shows Promise for Peace Country Beef Producers
Release (32KB PDF)
November 20

Agri-Food Innovation Forum Comes to Vernon
Release (37KB PDF)
November 8

BCIC Announces an Open Call For Proposals for the Health Product and Functional Food Program (BC Innovation Council)
Release (links off site)
September 28

Funding Available to Help Local Communities Address Emergency Livestock Carcass Disposal
Release (32KB PDF)
September 14

Fresh. Local. Tasty. Eat BC! Campaign Kicks Off (Ministry of Agriculture & Lands)
Release & Backgrounder (69KB PDF)
September 13

Governments Work Together to Improve Pest Management in British Columbia (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada)
Release (55KB PDF)
September 11

Weed Education and Awareness in BC (BC Agriculture Council)
Information Bulletin (44KB PDF)
September 4

Investment Agriculture Foundation Seeks Nominations for First Innovation Award
Release (44KB PDF)
July 31

Discover Agriculture, Fresh Food and Country Life in the Kamloops Region
Information Bulletin (36KB PDF)
July 3

UV Treatment Improves Irrigation Water (BC Agriculture Council)
Release (32KB PDF)
June 20

Sea Kelp Harvesting Test Project to Benefit BC First Nations
Information Bulletin (34KB PDF)
May 16

 Investment Agriculture Foundation New Executive
Release (38KB PDF)
May 15

Financial Assistance Available through the Biofuels Opportunities for Producers Initiative
Release (43KB PDF)
April 27

1,500 Farms in BC Take Steps to Improve the Environment (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada)
Release (48KB PDF)
April 27

Four New Directors Join Investment Agriculture Foundation
Release (38KB PDF)
April 13

BC Beef Industry Gets $12.5 Million to Implement Feed Ban (Joint Federal / Provincial Announcement)
Release & Backgrounder (55KB PDF)
March 4

Cook-off Launches BC Cookbook
Release & Backgrounder (51KB PDF)
February 20

New Award Celebrates Innovation in Agriculture
Release (36KB PDF)
January 4

Comox Valley Farmers Outfoxing Fowl
Release & Backgrounder (214KB PDF)


2006
   
December 1 Orchard Replant Program Extended into 2007 Planting Season
Release (36KB PDF)
December 1

Investment Agriculture Foundation Appoints New Executive Director
Release (43KB PDF)
November 9 Farmers' Markets Worth $118.5 Million to BC Economy (Ministry of Agriculture & Lands)
Release (23KB PDF)
Backgrounder ( 30KB PDF)
November 2 Surrey Staying Sharp on Salmon Enhancement
Release (115KB PDF)

October 23 New Manager Joins Investment Agriculture Foundation
Release (39KB PDF)

September 25 New Biofuels Program Invests in the BC Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector
Release (45KB PDF)
September 20 Government Provides Funding for New Biofuels Opportunities to Producers Across Canada (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada)
Release & Backgrounder (56KB PDF)

July 25

 Keeping Birds at Bay from BC Blueberry Harvest
Release (47KB PDF)
June 12

 Investment Agriculture Foundation Announces New Executive
Release & Backgrounder (84KB PDF)
June 6

 Investment Agriculture Foundation Expands Small Projects Program
Release (49KB PDF)
May 18

 New Directors Join Investment Agriculture Foundation
Release & Backgrounder (135KB PDF)
April 3

 Funding Supports Food Safety, Meat Processing Industry (BC Ministry of Agriculture & Lands)
Release & Backgrounders (73KB PDF)
March 30

 British Columbia's Food Quality & Safety Initiative Finishes First Year With Lots on the Go!
Release & Fact Sheet (89KB PDF)
March 10

 Executive Director Leaving Investment Agriculture Foundation
Release (38KB PDF)
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