Congratulations to the recently appointed CNLA Board of Directors, voted in at the winter meetings in Victoria! The BC contingent Read More…
Posts Categorized: Growers
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…
Want to Hire for Summer? Don’t Wait – Post a Job Today!
We may be in the cold months of winter now, but the warmth of summer is just around the corner. 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 (ONLY FREE for MARCH Intake)
CAHRC (Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council) has put together a Foundational Leadership Skills for Farm Supervisors program. Build your leadership Read More…
Wage Subsidies! Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) is Now Accepting Applications
The Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Read More…
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…
Spotted Lantern Fly Working Group
The Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF) has not been found in Canada yet. It is likely to be found in eastern 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…
LED Lighting Survey
Readex Research is doing a brief survey about greenhouse operations and your use of different LED horticultural lighting providers. You Read More…
AgriStability – Late Entry 2022
B.C. farmers and producers can still participate in AgriStability for the 2022 farming year and have until June 30, 2023, Read More…
FarWest Show
Aug 23-24 Oregon Convention Centre There is still time to apply for booth space. BCLNA is exploring the potential opportunity Read More…
AAFC Podcast – Modelling the Future of Water
22 minute podcast you can listen to anytime. Dr David Lapen and Dr Steven Frey discuss their country-wide hydrological modelling Read More…
WALI Invoices
The WALI fees have changed (refer to the December 23 WALI Update for more details). ALL invoices must be paid Read More…
2023 SAWP Contracts for Jamaica and Mexico can be Found on the WALI or Service Canada Websites
In addition to the contracts, employers and works must sign an Employment Agreement to meet the new regulations that came Read More…
Thank You for Participating in the 36th Plant & Gift Auction!
BCLNA’s Plant & Gift Auction has OFFICIALLY closed! We are immensely grateful for your generosity and support, and are proud Read More…
PESTICIDE REGULATORY CHANGE Effective January 21, 2023
If you use second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) containing the active ingredients brodifacoum, bromadiolone, or difethialone this applies to you. Read More…
BCLNA Summer Golf Tournament – Registration Opening Soon!
Registration for BCLNA’s highly-anticipated annual golf tournament opens March 22, 2023 – don’t miss out on those tee-riffic early bird rates! Read More…
Canadian Producer Views of Strategic Issues in Agriculture
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) recently conducted a survey with Canadian producers. This wave of research includes a focus on Read More…
Online Controlled Environment Agriculture Conference
Friday May 12 and Friday May 26th Over 550 indoor farming professionals from over 250 farms, farmers, produce suppliers and Read More…
SAWP/LMIA Update
Tuesday, Jan 31st – 10:30 am to 12:00 pm- ONLINE. Registration closes at Noon on Monday, January 30th. This update Read More…
WALI Employer Portal

THANK YOU! A big thank you to all employers who are communicating with WALI through the Employer Portal. We have Read More…