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News – Vancouver herb firm sows seeds of discontent
Vancouver urban greens growers seem to have hit a bad patch. A few weeks ago, Vancouver’s rooftop lettuce farm filed for bankruptcy, and now supporters of a local project to create counter-top herb...
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CFL free agency shows best, worst of social media
Wishing @NickMoore_1 all the best in Winnipeg #CFLFA14 @CFL http://t.co/NCx0NonBBI— BC Lions (@BCLions) February 11, 2014 The Lions bid adieu to Nick Moore with this Twitter post reminding him what he...
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The 10 O’Clock: Which Olympic athletes rule Twitter? And have they earned it?
Every day, the good people at Twitter ship me the latest news from Sochi. They touch on what’s making news, what’s connecting with Twitter users, and which athletes rock. The Twitter sensation of the...
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News update – Soaring feed prices blamed on rail capacity issues
B.C. feed mills continue to have problems acquiring feed grain from the Prairies. Here’s the latest development in the story, with Fraser Valley farmers taking their concerns to the annual Canadian...
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News update – Metro board sends Southlands proposal to public hearing
The Metro Vancouver regional planning and agriculture committee voted Friday to hold a public hearing on whether to re-designate the Southlands from agricultural land to urban. Opponents worry the move...
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Pasta with pesto recipe
This recipe comes from the folks at Kitchen Pick Living Herbs, the Maple Ridge company behind the little pots of living herbs you may have come across in your local grocery store. For a story about...
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Cabbage and corned beef recipe
Here’s a traditional Irish recipe from BCfresh to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Many of the ingredients are available at local food markets and butchers. Find the recipe for cabbage and corned beef...
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The Van Provies: Tank Wars
@perdjoos umm I think @TheStanchion is doing The Provies tonight. Kinda like when 'Roseanne' had that fake Becky. Still good not the same— Wayne O'Brien (@WaynesPlanet) March 20, 2014 Botch ran the...
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Farm photo of the week (March 23, 2014) – Get your California organics before...
The price of organic California produce is set to rise in B.C. due to drought (read all about it here). In this week’s photo, produce manager Jeremy Blaine unloads fresh organic produce onto shelves at...
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Changes to ALR and ALC to be announced this morning
The B.C. government is expected to announce changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve this morning, releasing the results of its long-anticipated “core review” of how the system operates. Early buzz...
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Farm photo of the week (May 4, 2014) – Weeds of wisdom
I came across this saying in Surrey’s Tynehead Park this week. It seems apt for this time of year. Happy weeding! For an INDEX of past Farmgate farm photos of the week, click here. * Do you have a...
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Farm photo of the week (May 11, 2014) – Hard row to hoe
The field in this week’s farm photo has already born its first crop of grass and is now being prepared for corn seed. Fraser Valley farmers often seed grass between their rows of corn in late spring....
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A great Sunday read – Farmer kept stunning collection of cars in old barn
This story about the ultimate Canadian barn find – 40 priceless classic and future collectible cars – is this week’s great Sunday read. A great Sunday read is an occasional feature on the Farmgate. For...
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What’s in season now (June)?
I’m squeaking this post in with days to spare! But in the interest of being comprehensive, here’s what’s in season in B.C. in June! According to the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets, you’ll find...
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Farm photo of the week (July 13, 2014) – Summer sunset
The skies over Abbotsford were phenomenal last night. I snapped these pictures of an old hipped-roof barn and silo on the way home from Cultus Lake. For an INDEX of past Farmgate farm photos of the...
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Three days left to vote in Farmers’ Market Selfie Contest
The entries are in in the Farmers’ Market Selfie Contest. There’s three days left to vote for your favourite here! The contest is being hosted by the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets. Shoppers were...
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Farm photo of the week (July 6, 2014) – One weed at a time
It’s been a pleasure to follow farmer Andy and Cara Abrahams through a growing season on Abundant Acre Family Farm. For an INDEX of past Farmgate farm photos of the week, click here. * Do you have a...
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Farm photo of the week (July 27, 2014) – Sharing the wealth
The Sharing Farm Society in Richmond is a volunteer-led organization that grows produce for families in need. They also offer training for urban dwellers who want to learn to farm in their backyards....
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News – Rancher killed by a cow
The B.C. Coroners Service has identified a man who died earlier this month after being head-butted by a cow on a Vernon ranch. Here’s the Province story on what happened. It’s not the only farm...
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Have your say on the ALR – Online government survey on farmland changes...
As promised, the B.C. government is seeking public input on changes to the ALR. (For more on what’s being proposed in Bill 24, click here.) The province’s online survey is open for one month – from...
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Last chance to have a say! ALR survey closes Friday at noon
As promised, the B.C. government is seeking public input on changes to the ALR. (For more on what’s being proposed in Bill 24, click here.) The province’s online survey closes in two days (Friday,...
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Nomination period for #WeHeartLocal Awards ends Monday!
I’m back from camping just in time to tell you about the second annual We Heart Local Awards. The nomination period for this awesome initiative ends Labour Day, so if you haven’t already, nominate your...
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Farm photo of the week (Aug. 31, 2014) – Kiss the pig!
For an INDEX of past Farmgate farm photos of the week, click here. * Do you have a story idea for the Farmgate? Glenda Luymes is an award-winning Province journalist and farmer’s daughter who loves...
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Farm photo of the week (Sept. 7, 2014) – First B.C. tea harvest looks sweet
Two Vancouver Island farmers are hoping to begin harvesting their first tea crop this spring. Find my story on B.C. tea here. For an INDEX of past Farmgate farm photos of the week, click here. * Do you...
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Harvest time for B.C. hops
Hoppy days are here again in B.C. More than 20 local farms are growing the cones that give beer its bitterness, aroma and flavour. Find my story on hop farming here. * Do you have a story idea for the...
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Farm photo of the week (Oct. 12, 2014) – Fraser Valley rice harvest a success
This year’s Fraser Valley rice harvest was a success. Find my story on artisan sake maker Masa Shiroki’s rice plantation here. For an INDEX of past Farmgate farm photos of the week, click here. * Do...
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Farmgate fall apple guide – Stock up on some of B.C.’s best – and most unique...
Margaret Butschler is an apple encyclopedia. The apple buyer for the UBC Botanical Garden’s annual Apple Festival pointed out some of her favourite B.C. apples in a recent interview. You can find her...
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News – Amateur orchardists helping to preserve heritage apples
As the GMO non-browning Arctic Apple rolls slowly toward approval in Canada and the U.S., I caught up with some of B.C.’s amateur orchardists to find out what they think of the fruit and what they’re...
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Cyclist Survives Fall Under Truck
A cyclist survives after falling under this truck in China. Having many close calls cycling the globe— I always thought a trucks wheels would be certain death, but that may not always be the case. Also...
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Province Sports Radio: The changing state of sports broadcasts in Canada and...
http://media.blubrry.com/theprovincesports/p/archive.org/download/provsports_apr_6_16w/provsports_apr_6_16weds.mp3 Sportsnet is re-shuffling their deck. Twitter is going to stream the NFL. What does...
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