BC Agriculture Council and BC Dairy launch campaign putting water security in the election spotlight Vancouver, BC – September 17, 2024: Today, on behalf of farmers and ranchers across the province, BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) and BC Dairy jointly announced a new campaign calling on all political parties to endorse Agricultural Water Reserves (AWRs) in […]
Keep readingFor Immediate Release Western Milk Pool Provides Update on Dairy Innovation West $75 million milk concentration plant advances as model for environmental stewardship BLACKFALDS, Alberta, April 9, 2024 – The Western Milk Pool (WMP), a collaboration between BC Milk, BC Dairy, Alberta Milk, SaskMilk and Dairy Farmers of Manitoba, is pleased to provide a formal […]
Keep readingFor generations, people in Western Canada have been nourished by dairy. Now, in a modern world overtaken by food trends, fads, and special diets, BC Dairy and Alberta Milk take an approach with a powerful message: reminding Western Canadians of the good dairy does in their daily lives. Not just for the tastebuds, but for […]
Keep readingAll proceeds made from Milk & Cookie sales at participating schools will be donated to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. For Immediate Release Feb 26, 2024 Vancouver, BC – The Milk & Cookies for Canuck Place fundraiser, presented by BC’s dairy farmers, is now entering its next phase – encouraging schools across the Lower Mainland to […]
Keep readingFor Immediate Release Jan 29, 2024 Vancouver, BC – British Columbians are encouraged to support the Milk and Cookies for Canuck Place campaign, presented by BC dairy farmers. Between February 2nd and March 31st, all proceeds raised from the campaign will be matched by BC Dairy to a maximum of $30,000 to benefit Canuck Place […]
Keep readingBC Dairy and DIDC are pleased to announce their new Board of Directors, including external board roles. Mainland Region: Casey Pruim – Board Chair Brian Janzen – Vice-Chair, Treasurer Mark Van Klei – WMP and Dairy Innovation West representative Southern Region: John DeDood Henry Bremer – Dairy representative on BC Agriculture Council board Vancouver […]
Keep readingFor immediate release August 21, 2023 British Columbia – Construction of Dairy Innovation West (DIW) is getting underway. All required financing and construction approvals are in place, clearing the way for work to get started on the ground. This $67-million milk concentration plant will be the first of its kind in Canada. Similar plants have […]
Keep readingFor immediate release August 9, 2023 British Columbia – BC dairy farmers will be donating $100,000 to Food Banks BC aimed at assisting those facing food insecurity while also elevating the discussion about this important issue. Over the past six weeks, BC’s Dairy farmers invited the public to participate in a campaign to support Food Banks […]
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