The vote supports a provincial land commission proposal to include 93 hectares of productive property into the Agricultural Land Reserve
The 89 hectares of active agricultural property — just under a square kilometre — produced roughly 70 per cent of the potatoes harvested in B.C. between May and August last year.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
She said the land is important both for the local food supply and reducing the region’s carbon footprint. That was especially the case during last year’s unusually cold and wet spring, when Heppell’s was able to plant earlier than most and ended up putting out several crops of potatoes that represented nearly three-quarters of the early-summer supply in the Lower Mainland. It also produces parsnips, carrots and cabbage.Article content
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Colwood sexiest town in Canada with Vancouver, Surrey also making top city list - Terrace StandardColwood sexiest town in Canada with Vancouver, Surrey also making top city list
Read more »
Toronto Symphony Orchestra scales new heights in impressive return to Carnegie Hall, ‘Everest of classical music’Spanish violinist María Dueñas delivered a fiery rendition of Édouard Lalo’s “Symphonie Espagnole” in a concert of thoughtfully programmed works
Read more »
Most and least expensive homes sold in Burnaby in JanuaryHomes in Burnaby sold between $365,000 for a 48-year-old condo unit in Edmonds, to $3.6 million for a recently built detached home in the Heights.
Read more »
Kings and West Hants court report: Feb. 14, 2023 | SaltWireThis is the latest court report for Kings and West Hants counties. Jail time for child pornography offence Derek Morris Campbell, 46, of New Minas, has ...
Read more »
Vancouver park board votes to remove temporary bike lane in Stanley ParkPark board commissioners have asked staff to report back on a dedicated bike lane by November for summer 2024.
Read more »
CHARLEBOIS: Farmland is getting expensive, and that's not necessarily a bad thing.The value per acre of farmland in Canada has skyrocketed by 334% since 2001
Read more »