Greenhouses still feeling impact of pipeline rupture
When the Enbridge T-south pipeline ruptured in Northern B.C. last October, who would have known or even guessed the impact to greenhouse vegetable farmers? Everyone was glued to the evening news watching in awe and wondering how could something like this happen? The next day reality set in. Fortis BC issued a force majeure and […]
Read MoreBC Greenhouse Growers’ Association launches ‘Did You Know’ video series
So often people drive right by greenhouses not knowing what is going on behind the glass. Over the years, hundreds of questions have been asked related to carbon footprint, pollution and growing practices, which is why the BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association expanded its awareness campaign this year. For the past five years, BC Greenhouse Veggie Days has occurred every […]
Read MoreGreenhouse growers connect with teachers and students
B.C. schools have been taking initiative to remove processed foods from their institutions. From educators to parents, a collective concern was expressed as children were eating unhealthy foods and growing disconnected from understanding how food is grown. To support these efforts, the BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association partnered with BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, a non-profit organization […]
Read MorePaton leaving Delta council
Ladner farmer and auctioneer Ian Paton has been on Delta council for the last eight years. Ian Paton is leaving Delta council to focus on his MLA duties. Paton announced today he’ll continue to take part in a few more meetings over the next few weeks and will resingn July 1. “It’s really been gratifying. […]
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