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IAF News & Updates

IN THIS ISSUE: Become an IAF Director, Spreading the Word on Japanese Beetle and more!

Become an IAF Director!

Looking for a way to make a difference in the BC Agriculture and Agri-Food Industry?

The Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAF) Board of Directors is looking to recruit talented, energetic, industry leaders who are passionate about helping to build a competitive, sustainable and resilient agriculture and agri-food sector in British Columbia.
Learn More: Become an IAF Director

Spreading the Word on Japanese Beetle

The BC Landscape and Nursery Association (BCLNA) has launched a targeted awareness and outreach campaign to educate the industry on the new regulated areas and policies. As a result of the project, and the efforts of the City of Vancouver, the industry has immediately modified the disposal of green waste, and growers and retailers have begun educating customers to stop the potential movement of potentially infected plant materials into the Valley.

Learn More: Spreading the Word

Thank You!

For visiting our booth at the Pacific Agriculture Show and the Island Agriculture Show. We enjoyed many inspiring conversations and loved hearing your project ideas!

Learn more about the programs that IAF delivers: https://iafbc.ca/funding-opportunities/

Upcoming Application Deadlines

BC Agrifood and Seafood Market Development
Part B of the Application: March 26, 2019
Buy BC Partnership Program
Part B of the Application: April 2, 2019

IAF Members

Please save the date for the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC's 2019 Annual General Meeting. It will be held at the Quality Hotel, in Abbotsford on April 11th 2019 at 08:30. More details to follow.

Be included in Growing Today!

Have an upcoming event, opportunity or news to share with Growing Today readers?
Send the details to the IAF Communications team: amorris@iafbc.ca