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…

Drought Impact Survey

The current drought is having a significant impact on many agricultural operations throughout the Province. BCLNA is doing a 5 Read More…

Don’t Get Caught Out and Lose Your Worker on TFW Transfers and Double Arrivals

Employers are reminded that a Transfer LMIA is required before workers can be transferred to your farm and a Double Read More…

Reminder – SAWP Mexico Workers Without Travel Booked

Mexico will CANCEL workers requested to arrive in June that have a work permit but no travel booked. If cancelled, the Read More…

Register Your Wells!

The BC Ministry of Forests is cracking down on those who haven’t registered their wells and their water use is Read More…

The BC Employer Training Grant

This grant helps employers pay for training which will increase job security and opportunities for promotion for employees. It will Read More…

Annual Occupational Caps Lifted for Greenhouse Nursery and Floriculture Work Permits

This program is targeted at participants’ family members, regardless of the candidate’s job skill level, making qualification easier by using Read More…

Taking Care of Yourself and Those You Love

Do More Ag has launched AgTalk, a peer-to-peer secure support platform powered by Togetherall. With anonymouse 24/7 clinical moderation, individuals Read More…

Agricultural Water Infrastructure (AWI) Program

This program is for water deficient areas in the province to improve water security and food security in the province. Read More…

Young Farmers Skill Development Program

If you are between the ages of 19 and 40, you can apply for funding to events and programs that Read More…

Drought Resources

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has updated the 2023 Quick Guide to Drought Resources that provides information and guidance Read More…

Fraser Valley Flood Mitigation Program

This program provides funding for community-scale projects that reduce flood risks for the broader community and support an increase in Read More…

Extension to Agri-Food Pilot Until May 14, 2025

This program helps transition experienced foreign workers in agricultural and food industries to permanent residence in Canada. This is for Read More…

Did You Know, AgSafe Provides FREE Onsite Educational Sessions As Well As E-Learning Courses?

Courses include: Forklift Safety Awareness, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Pesticide Safety, WJMIS 2015 and more. To learn more and register Read More…

Buy BC Partnership Program – Now Open

The Buy BC Partnership Program is a 50/50 cost-shared funding program. Eligible activities and expenses include labelling products or packaging Read More…

What is happening with the Carbon Tax Grant/Exemption?

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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