What is Happening with the 2023 Carbon Tax Grant/Exemption? In this transition year, the Greenhouse Carbon Tax Relief Grant will Read More…
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The 2023 Buyer’s Guide is Here -
The printed version of the 2023 BCLNA Buyer’s Guide has been sent out. Our digital version is now live on the Read More…
Biringer Nursery LLC Mount Vernon
Contact: Melissa Biringer | Email Melissa Biringer
Phone: 360-848-5151 | Visit Biringer Nursery LLC >>
Wholesale bareroot growers of Fruit, Flowering, Shade Trees, and Deciduous Shrubs since 1974.
Three generations of family operated and owned business.
Effective Recruiting with WorkSafeBC’s Hire a Worker Program -
WorkSafeBC’s free Hire a Worker Program can help you address the labour shortage by matching BC employers with experienced workers Read More…
Reminder: BC Employer Training Grant -
Receive up to $300,000 for Skills Training! The BC Employer Training Grant provides funding to small, medium, and large enterprises Read More…
A Message From Your Grower Chair – Robbie Wein -
The winter is reluctant to leave, but nonetheless, people are getting eager to get started on their gardens. They know Read More…
Underused Housing Tax – Important Information for Farmers -
The Underused Housing Tax (UHT) Act implements an annual 1% tax on the value of vacant and underused residential properties Read More…
Extreme Weather Preparedness for Agriculture (EWP) Program -
This program provides cost sharing for flood, fire, and extreme heat preparation equipment and infrastructure – cooling towers, irrigation, flood Read More…
2023 Carbon Tax Grant -
What is Happening with the 2023 Carbon Tax Grant/Exemption? BCLNA worked with the BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association and the United Read More…
Minimum Wages Rises from $15.65 to $16.75 as of June 1st -
The 6.9% increase in minimum wage rates reflects BC’s average annual inflation rate in 2022. The adjustment reflects the government’s Read More…
TFW Temporary Measures Extended to October 30th and LMIA Process Online Effective April 3rd -
These measures include: Permitting employers in seven sectors with demonstrated labour shortages to hire up to 30% of their workforce Read More…
The Federal Budget – Agriculture Highlights -
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture and BC Agriculture Council have shared key points from the new Federal Budget and the Read More…
Official Report – Year of the Garden 2022 -
The Garden Council is pleased to announce the release of their highly anticipated Year of the Garden 2022 Report! What Read More…
Rotary Climate Fair -
April 15-16 Chilliwack BCLNA had a booth at the Fair and shared how plants, especially locally grown plants can help Read More…
Congratulations CNLA Board Members! -
Congratulations to the recently appointed CNLA Board of Directors, voted in at the winter meetings in Victoria! The BC contingent Read More…
Bill C-234 -
Here is your chance to influence voting on an important members bill in Ottawa that could save your operation significantly Read More…
Farmers, Ranchers, Processors Supported by New Canada-B.C. Partnership -
The new 5-year government partnership to fund agriculture in BC has now been signed. This means that programs to enhance Read More…
KUDOS to Exemplar Horticulture! -
Congratulations to Greg, Paula, and the team at Exemplar Horticulture on earning their COR certification and become a safety certified Read More…
Grow West Coast Horticulture Trade Show (GWC) to be Reimagined for a 2024 Relaunch -
BCLNA’s annual tradeshow has been a cornerstone event of the association for 41 years. During this time the show has Read More…
Reminder: Metro Vancouver Stage 1 Watering Restrictions in Effect from May 1 – October 15, 2023 -
Reducing lawn watering remains the most effective way to ensure we are using our drinking water wisely during the summer Read More…
LABOUR – Supervisory Training Program (Last Chance for Free Course & Chance to Win $500!) -
CAHRC (Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council) has put together a Foundational Leadership Skills for Farm Supervisors program. Build your leadership Read More…
2023 BC Landscape & Nursery Association Golf Tournament! -
Join us on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, at the beautiful Meadow Gardens Golf Club in Pitt Meadows, BC, for a round of 18 holes on one of the most picturesque courses in the region.
How Tree Fruit Breeders in BC are Adapting to Climate Change -
This podcast is hosted by two biologists from Summerland Research and Development Centre talking about how climate change is impacting Read More…
Box Tree Moth Update -
CNLA has been informed that APHIS, the US equivalent of CFIA is sending out a 30 day consultation in the Read More…