Farming in British Columbia

How Our Governments Set Policies & Programs for Farmers

1 h 0 min · 27. mai 2026
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This episode we explore Canada's Next Agricultural Policy Framework [https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/department/transparency/public-opinion-research-consultations/share-ideas-next-agricultural-policy-framework-0], and how farmers can have a say in the policies and programs our governments create for farms and farmers. In the episode we discuss some surveys BC farmers are being asked to fill out. Here are some links: Provincial Ministry of Ag Survey: Takes about 15 minutes to complete Deadline: Wednesday, June 10th Survey link: https://submit.digital.gov.bc.ca/app/form/submit?f=3fe4d6db-bc21-490e-a821-cb195e2fac20 [https://agriservicebc.cmail19.com/t/y-i-auijdid-l-r/] Agriculture & Agrifood Canada Survey: Takes 10-20 minutes to complete Deadline: Tuesday, June 30th Survey Link: https://agr.survey-sondage.ca/f/s.aspx?s=981FEF92-6622-46FF-AD99-3E3E3637A0B9 [https://agr.survey-sondage.ca/f/s.aspx?s=981FEF92-6622-46FF-AD99-3E3E3637A0B9]

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How Our Governments Set Policies & Programs for Farmers

This episode we explore Canada's Next Agricultural Policy Framework [https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/department/transparency/public-opinion-research-consultations/share-ideas-next-agricultural-policy-framework-0], and how farmers can have a say in the policies and programs our governments create for farms and farmers. In the episode we discuss some surveys BC farmers are being asked to fill out. Here are some links: Provincial Ministry of Ag Survey: Takes about 15 minutes to complete Deadline: Wednesday, June 10th Survey link: https://submit.digital.gov.bc.ca/app/form/submit?f=3fe4d6db-bc21-490e-a821-cb195e2fac20 [https://agriservicebc.cmail19.com/t/y-i-auijdid-l-r/] Agriculture & Agrifood Canada Survey: Takes 10-20 minutes to complete Deadline: Tuesday, June 30th Survey Link: https://agr.survey-sondage.ca/f/s.aspx?s=981FEF92-6622-46FF-AD99-3E3E3637A0B9 [https://agr.survey-sondage.ca/f/s.aspx?s=981FEF92-6622-46FF-AD99-3E3E3637A0B9]

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