Type: Decision
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Amended Order: PPPABC and BCCGA v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB amended its previous appeal order concerning BCCMB’s long-term chicken pricing formula. The amendment directs BCCMB to issue its decision by the start of period A-163, following submissions from involved parties regarding the extension of the deadline.
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Decision: BCFIRB decision on interim relief sought by Prokam Enterprises Inc. on vegetable marketing and licensing for 2020/21
BCFIRB issued a formal decision regarding Prokam Enterprises Inc.’s request for interim relief in the vegetable marketing sector. The panel upheld the BC Vegetable Commission’s decision requiring Prokam to market its regulated product through BC Fresh, finding no procedural errors and affirming the decision aligns with sound marketing policy. It also denied Prokam’s request for…
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Decision: Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
Appeal of BCTMB’s pricing decision to set fees for custom processing services. Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods challenged the decision, arguing procedural unfairness and financial loss. The decision was related to the processing of K&M Farms’ turkeys for the 2019/2020 quota year.
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Decision: Neuhaus v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding five dogs and six puppies in Vernon due to inadequate shelter, lack of food and water, unsanitary conditions, and untreated medical issues including parasites and dental problems.
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Decision: BCFIRB 2019-20 Vegetable Marketing Commission Supervisory Review Final Decision
The final decision on the B. C. Farm Industry Review Boards supervisory review focusing on the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission’sstructure, governance, agency accountability, and storage crop delivery allocation. The review aimed to address issues of bias, conflict of interest, and improve agency compliance and market access for producers.
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Dismissal: Bren-Den Ventures Ltd. v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to dismiss Bren-Den Ventures Ltd.’s appeal due to late filing beyond the 30-day statutory time limit. Bren-Den’s appeal related to a determination of non-compliance with the Consolidated Orders regarding production requirements.
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Decision: Tuovila and Ruck v. Deleurme
Complaint related to manure management, odour, runoff, and nuisance birds and rodents from a cattle/calf operation in Kelowna.
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Decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s delivery allocation decision to approve Prokam Enterprises Ltd.’s 2020/21 delivery allocation. Prokam’s issues included calculation methods and a potential recording error. The decision was related to the BCVMC’s Consolidated General Orders on delivery allocation for storage crops.
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Decision: Appellant v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 16 cats in Maple Ridge due to conditions including severe dental and oral distress, unsanitary living conditions, and inadequate care. The cats exhibited signs of illness such as hypersalivation and were found in an environment with high ammonia levels.
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Decision: Les d.b.a. J & E Egg Farm v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to deny an exemption from the 2017 definition of producer-vendor and to count sales through Free Bird Organic towards self-marketing requirements. The appellants argued against the imposition of a 75% self-marketing requirement, claiming it was not enforceable under the Consolidated Order.