[BCFSN] Save the Date! BCFSN Annual Gathering - June 25th to 28th in Prince George

[Brent Mansfield]

Hi Lana what is the plan for this emergency? Will the cmte campaign for the BC gov to pay for water vouchers for urban farmers who are growing food in this emergency. JFB 




NASA: California Has One Year of Water Left 
BY ZOË SCHLANGER 3/13/15 AT 1:18 PM 

http://www.newsweek.com/nasa-california-has-one-year-water-left-313647 


OK so now what? 


Less than 15% snow pack on Vancouver Island. 


So little prepared. So few trained in farming in severe drought conditions let alone farming. 


Guess we'll be eating the babies soon. 


Or maybe start with the dogs. 


Laughing, crying, dying inside, guess I'll do the only thing I know how to do. 


Plant some seeds. Jen Fisher-Bradley 

Good Morning Cariboo! 

The Opposition Standing Committee for Agriculture and Food will be coming to the lovely town of Williams Lake on April 8th. We are now accepting appointments from 1pm until 8pm that day. Presentations to our panel should be 10 minutes long. We ask that you also submit a copy of your presentation by email that day. 10 additional minutes will also be scheduled after your presentation for questions from our committee members. 
Please contact me to schedule your time and to get directions to the presentation location. 
lana.popham.mla at leg.bc.ca<mailto:lana.popham.mla at leg.bc.ca> 
We are very much looking forward to hearing what people in the Cariboo think about Agriculture and Food. 
What are your challenges? What are your solutions? Individuals and groups are more than welcome to help us understand what needs to be done in your area to make the most sustainable agriculture plan possible. 
Looking forward to meeting you for the first time and to seeing many of you again! 
Cheers, 
Lana Popham 
MLA Saanich South 
Chair of Opposition Standing Committee of Agriculture and Food 



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