Category: Farm practices complaint
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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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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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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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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.
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Decision: Feehan v. Ferguson
Complaint related to noise from guinea fowl and other poultry on a small mixed farm in Duncan.
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Decision: Evans, Feather, and Bradley v. DeKleyne
Complaint related to odour, pests (flies and rats), and manure management from a hog operation in Nanaimo.