IAF

06/01/2026

Get ready! Application submissions for the Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) open tomorrow morning at 9:00 am PT! You can already draft, edit, and review your application, so you’re ready to hit submit when the submission window opens.

📌 Applications will stay open until funding is fully committed—don’t wait!

Learn more: iafbc.ca/tap/

🐮Allison Creek Ranch purchased livestock tag readers through TAP making it easier for them to track animals. Read the story: iafbc.ca/tap-allison-creek-ranch/.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

05/29/2026

Interested in rotational grazing? There’s funding available!

The Climate Agri-Solutions Fund has funding available for BC and Yukon farmers to rotational grazing, cover cropping and nitrogen management practices.

Eligible farm businesses can apply for 85% cost-shared funding up to a maximum of $100,000 per farm.

Learn more: iafbc.ca/caf/

🌱Interested in rotational grazing, but not sure where to start? Check out Rotational Grazing 101, a series of videos to help guide you through setting up your rotational grazing infrastructure https://bccaf.ca/rotational-grazing-101/.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

05/28/2026

Last chance to apply for the Agricultural Water Infrastructure Program! AWP Stream 3: Assessments, Engineering Studies or Plans.

Stream 3 funds assessments, engineering studies, or plans that:
💧Are required, often by law, before implementing on-ground infrastructure work.
💧Will enhance the understanding of the operational and developmental limitations to the water supplies in the regions and/or watersheds, which enable applicants to determine the appropriate type and scale of infrastructure required to achieve their project goals.
💧Will help ensure funding will be allocated to projects that will remain viable, valuable, and resilient into the future under predicted climate change scenarios.

Applications will close today at 4 PM PST!

Get your application in today by visiting iafbc.ca/awp

05/28/2026

🔔Reminder: Traceability Adoption Program applications are open!

You can now start drafting, editing, and reviewing your application materials in the IAF Client Portal. You’ll have three full weeks to prepare before the submission window opens on June 2, 2026, that’s when you’ll be able to officially hit submit.

🌱Learn more: www.iafbc.ca/tap/

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

05/27/2026

Reminder: AWP Stream 3 will close tomorrow, May 28, 2026!

Stream 3 funds assessments, engineering studies, or plans that:

Are required, often by law, before implementing on-ground infrastructure work.

Will enhance the understanding of the operational and developmental limitations to the water supplies in the regions and/or watersheds, which enable applicants to determine the appropriate type and scale of infrastructure required to achieve their project goals.

Will help ensure funding will be allocated to projects that will remain viable, valuable, and resilient into the future under predicted climate change scenarios.

Applications close May 28, at 4 PM.

Have a question? The IAF Team is here to help! Email [email protected] anytime, call 250-940-6150 during business hours, or you can book a 10-minute phone consultation with an IAF staff member to discuss your AWP application via the AWP webpage.

Learn more, start your application, or book your consult call today at iafbc.ca/awp

05/27/2026

This increase is coming at a busy time of year for many farmers and ag employers. Reviewing your wage rates, payroll and staffing plans now can help you stay ahead of changes and avoid last-minute stress during peak season.

Get free HR resources for BC agriculture employers at www.aghr.ca.

05/26/2026

We're thrilled to have attended this celebration on Friday! Congratulations to the Port Alberni Port Authority on the The Dock+ expansion. 👏

The Dock+ in Port Alberni has officially grown in size! 🎉 On Friday May 22, the Port Alberni Port Authority celebrated the opening of a new $4 million expansion focused on seafood innovation, food production, and local economic growth. 🐟🌱

The new space includes advanced High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology through a partnership with Nova Harvest and HFN Group of Businesses. This innovative technology will help process locally grown oysters more efficiently and create more opportunities for processing BC seafood products. 🦪

Read the full release: https://papa-appa.ca/dock-expansion-opens-driving-innovation-partnership-and-food-security-in-the-alberni-valley/

05/25/2026

Have your voice heard! Share your experience with adopting Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) in BC. 🌱

Your input is essential to help us track progress, identify new challenges, and shape the future of sustainable agriculture in BC.

This survey builds on a similar survey distributed in 2023, allowing us to revisit key questions and see what’s changed. Didn’t participate in 2023? No problem! This survey is open to all BC producers—your voice counts.

📝 Take the survey: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aVJqcewIVyGemsS

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

05/22/2026

‼️Planning, Technical Assessments or Engineered Designs applications close today at 4:00 pm PT. Don't miss out - submit your application today!

Learn more: iafbc.ca/bmp/

🌱 Success Story Spotlight: 144 Mile Ranch 🌱

Jenny and Alex Robinson have taken their ranch to the next level with the support of the Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) program! By implementing a Grazing Management Plan focused on rotational grazing and soil health, they’ve boosted forage yields, reduced costs, and improved resilience in dry spells, all while caring for their land for future generations.

"Through the use of rotational grazing, we promote more efficient use of our pastures, which enhances carbon sequestration and fosters long-term sustainability," says Jenny.

By helping cover the cost of plans and designs and offering access to expert consultants, the BMP program made these improvements achievable, transforming sustainability into profitability. The Robinsons’ story is proof: smart stewardship can drive real economic results!

Read the full story: iafbc.ca/bmp-144-mile-ranch/.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

05/21/2026

Submissions are now open!

Eligible BC and Yukon farm businesses can now submit applications through the IAF Client Portal. Apply for 85% cost-shared funding, up to $100,000 per farm.

📌 Applications will stay open until funding is fully committed—don’t wait!

🔗 Apply now: iafbc.ca/caf/

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada