This study is a result of a collaboration with the BC Greenhouse Growers Association (BCGGA), BCLNA, and UFG (United Flower Read More…
BCLNA Archive
Posts Categorized: Growers
Fraser Valley Growers – Agricultural Plastics (Recycling) Survey
Earn $40 to complete an online survey about agricultural plastics management. The survey will help the industry understand current behaviours Read More…
Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy Application Open for Summer 2024
DEADLINE January 10, 2024 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) provides wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for Read More…
Beneficial Management Practices Baseline Survey (2023)
Over the next four years, researchers from UBC across the province will be working with agricultural producers on applied trials Read More…
Free Labour Webinars on TFWs
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) has developed a Quality AgriWorkforce Management Program (QAMP) to empower you in hiring Read More…
Temporary Foreign Worker Program Changes
The Government of Canada is extending measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map and introduces Read More…
For Exporters to the US
CFIA will be intensifying their requirements for supporting documentation for verification of plant of origin attestation. There has been no Read More…
BC Ag Days
Growers Tour to IPM Essen – DEADLINE Nov 1
Jan 22-27, 2024 The Growers Canada Committee is planning a tour to Germany in January to attend IPM Essen and Read More…
Pathways to Change: Horticulture and Invasive Species Conference
Online | Nov 8-9, 2023 The conference will provide an opportunity to educate, increase awareness, share knowledge on preventing the Read More…
AgriWorkplace Skills Training Program
This pilot training program will help growers train and retain their workers. It provides the employer up to $5,000 in Read More…
Get Your Pesticide Re-Certification Through BCLNA!
BCLNA can now renew your pesticide certification once you have 20 credit hours since your last exam. We will be Read More…
SAWP Mexico – 2024 Applications
WALI has begun processing SAWP Mexico direct arrival LMIAs for the 2024 season. Employers will be sent an email when Read More…
Underused Housing Tax
All Canadian Farm Corporations, Farm Partnerships, or Trusts that Own Residential Property will HAVE to File an Underutilized Housing Tax Read More…
Accessing Funding
Not all funding is through IAF, but quite a few programs are like BMPs, so be sure to register on Read More…
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program
Deadline EXTENDED to 4:00PM September 18th This program will help cost share 50% of your trade show and marketing material Read More…
WALI: Working in Smoke and Emergency Support for Workers
Working in smoky conditions WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers that working in smoky conditions can be dangerous. Employers must Read More…
BMPs for Biodiversity, Soil Carbon Projects, and Nutrient and Waste Management OPEN Until Sep 7
Some examples are: Improved on farm fuel and pesticide storage Composting on farm Plastics compacting equipment Recycling wastewater streams For Read More…
Hiring Needs Survey
Please participate in this hiring survey and see how you may be able to connect with PICS for workers. PICS Read More…
Recognized Employer Pilot – TFW Program
Starting September 2023, employers with at least three positive LMIAs for the same occupation over the last five years can Read More…
BC Drought Status
Drought status in the province can be seen HERE. Drought resources from guidance to funding from the BC Government can Read More…
IMPORTANT – Changing How Housing Inspections are Managed
Starting August 1st, TFW housing inspections will become part of the WALI Employer Portal. Housing requirements are NOT changing. You Read More…
Keep Employees Safe from Heat Stress This Summer
Free downloadable poster on heat stroke and how to avoid from AgSafe HERE.
Temporary Foreign Workers Available
11 SAWP Workers from Barbados are in need of Immediate Transfer due to Employer Compliance Issues They are in the Read More…
BMP Funding Reopened for Planning, Technical Assessments, or Engineered Designs
To be eligible to access the BMP Program, applicants (e.g. a farmer) need to demonstrate completion of a current Environmental Read More…