Agricultural Minister Norm Letnick says he will listen and consult on possible changes to new ALC/ALR legislation following a 7 hour meeting with farmers held in the Fraser Valley.

The British Columbia Agricultural Council (BCAC)  has appointed a group to continue consulations with the ministry.

The Steering Committee’s first meeting to review Bill 24 with Agricultural Minister Norm Letnick will took place on Wednesday.

Stan Vander Waal – Chair, BCAC/Owner & President Rainbow Greenhouses Inc.
Garnet Etsell – Vice Chair –BCAC
Hans Buchler Horticulture
Heather Pritchard Farm Project Manager –FarmFolk CityFolk
Garnet Berge Peace Country Grain Farmer/BCAC Director
Dave Haywood-Farmer BC Cattlemen’s Association
Rhonda Driediger Horticulture – Berries & Vegetables/BCAC Director
Gillian Robbins BC Young Farmers
Colin Fry Executive Director, Agricultural Land Commission
Richard Bullock Chair, Agricultural Land Commission
Donna Barnett MLA – Cariboo-Chilcotin
Minister Norm Letnick – Minister of Agriculture
Derek Sturko – Deputy Minister

No BCFGA? President Fred Steele says “We delegated a committee through the BCAC and decided to have them take the lead on this one. BCAC represents 14000 of the 20000 and produce 96% of farm gate sales in BC We are being represented through the interior horticulture council and Hans Buchler is the rep All groups are committed to chaning this legislation with a united front.”

BC farmers and ranchers interested in adding their voice to the steering committee’s discussions are invited to contact their BCAC Director at info@bcac.bc.ca.

The BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) is the province’s umbrella farm organization. We are a council of commodity groups and, through our members, represent approximately 14,000 of the 20,000 B.C. farm families who, in turn, generate 96 percent of the farm gate receipts in British Columbia. Agriculture is the third largest resource sector in the province, playing a significant and important role in the provincial economy.