Industry: Cranberry
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Letter: BCFIRB to Ministry of Agriculture and Food — Recommendation to review the 2004 Regulated Marketing Economic Policy
BCFIRB formally recommends the Ministry of Agriculture and Food review the 2004 Regulated Marketing Economic Policy, citing new challenges like biosecurity, climate change, and food security.
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CrMC OIC Chair Job Description
Outlines the role, responsibilities, and required competencies of the BCCrMC Chair
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions – 2024 PARP Template and Reporting Guide
BCFIRB launches the 2024 Public Accountability and Reporting Program reporting cycle, shares submission deadlines, and provides the 2024 PARP template and reporting guide, including a summary of reporting changes and additions for 2024.
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Decision: Neveaux and Stevens v. Twoten Resources Ltd.
Complaint related to property flooding caused by cranberry harvest water runoff in Courtenay.
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Decision: Sohi v. Malenstyn and DJM Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to dust, odour, and flooding from fill and manure management on a cranberry farm in Delta.
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Preliminary decision: Sohi v. Malenstyn
Complaint related to dust, manure management and flooding from a cranberry operation and chicken manure storage. Ruled on proper serving of witness list and documents, and adjourned hearing due to scheduling conflicts with cranberry planting activities.
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Preliminary decision: Sohi v. Malenstyn
Complaint related to dust, manure management, and flooding caused by a cranberry farm. Respondent’s request for a further adjournment is dismissed.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — Agency designation for Pacific Coast Fruit Products Ltd.
BCFIRB approves the BCCMC’s recommendation to designate Pacific Coast Fruit Products Ltd. as an agency. The Commission is directed to notify industry members of this approval and include disclaimers regarding the agency’s business warranty and licensing requirements.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — Designation of Pacific Canadian Fruit Packers Inc. and Highbright Produce Inc. as agencies
BCFIRB approves the BCCMC’s recommendations to designate Pacific Canadian Fruit Packers Inc. and Highbright Produce Inc. as agencies. The panel notes the importance of informing producers of their right to appeal such decisions to BCFIRB.
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Decision: Golden Eagle Ranch Inc. v. British Columbia Cranberry Marketing Board
Appeal of British Columbia Cranberry Marketing Board’s decision to grant approval to plant only 10 acres of cranberries instead of the requested 260 acres.