Category: Farm practices complaint
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Preliminary decision: Hanson and LeBourdais v. Asquini
Complaint related to noise from a propane cannon used for bird control on a tree fruit property. Complaint dismissed as the operation was not considered a farm business under the FPPA.
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Decision: Hall v. Rohrer
Complaint related to drainage and manure management practices causing flooding, odour, and contaminated runoff from a cow/calf beef operation in Aldergrove.
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Decision: Ollenberger (Geertsma) v. Breukelman
Complaint related to odour, noise, dust, and flooding from a broiler farm in Abbotsford.
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Decision: Gilbert and Huber v. Rocky Ridge Turkey Farm Ltd.
Complaint related to dust and odour from a turkey operation in Langley.
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Rules of practice and procedure for complaints under the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act
Outlines BCFIRB’s rules for farm practices complaints, including definitions, deadlines, filing and withdrawal of complaints, facilitated settlement, knowledgeable person process, pre-hearing procedures, hearing procedures, evidence, costs, decision publication, and general provisions.
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FPPA process flowchart
Navigate the farm practice complaints process.
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Preparing for a BCFIRB appeal hearing
This guide explains how to prepare for an appeal hearing before the BC Farm Industry Review Board. It covers organizing evidence, preparing documents and witnesses, making an opening statement, and understanding the hearing process to effectively present your case.
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Preliminary decision: Fox, and Citizens for Legitimate Composting v. Truong Farm
Complaint related to odour and environmental violations from a mushroom composting operation in Langley. Complaint dismissed as the operation ceased, and future operations would differ significantly.
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Decision: Fischer v. Sidhu
Complaint related to noise from propane cannons and other devices on a blueberry farm in Abbotsford.
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Decision: Farnham v. Schuurman
Complaint related to dust, weed seeds, and manure particles from a horse farm in Oliver.