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elcome to the 13th annual Pacific Agriculture Show. It is the largest and most important agricultural exhibition in the province. It is the premier event for B.C.’s agriculture industry, which is unique in its diversity. The show represents all sectors, from dairy to poultry to livestock, and the wide variety of crops grown within the large scope of horticulture. The world is an uncertain place and it’s important for nations to be able to produce as much of their own food as possible, both for ensuring food safety as well as guaranteed supply. The Pacific Agriculture Show is the place to see all the equipment, technologies and techniques critical to ensuring the continued local production of food. Agriculture is an important industry, a strong contributor to a healthy economy, and a valuable part of the community. For the family, there is the antique farm equipment museum, the popular Aldor Acres petting zoo, Raptor’s Ridge Birds of Prey, and the dairy
classroom on Saturday. So whether you are in the ag industry, or just want to see the stateof-the-art farm equipment on display, you will enjoy your time at the show. Jim Shepard Show Producer
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he 13th annual Pacific Agriculture Show is coming to Tradex Jan. 27-29. The three-day showcase features something for every aspect of the agriculture industry. This year’s event offers more exhibitors than ever before and includes a wide variety of programs including:
BC Dairy Expo: The day prior to the start of the Pac Ag Show (Jan. 26) is set aside for the annual dairy tours – again being organized by John Luymes from the BC Ministry of Agriculture. On Thursday, Jan. 27, a one-day dairy program will be offered. It focuses on family-farm succession and its inherent problems. It will be presented by Elaine Froese from Boissevain, Manitoba, an acknowledged expert at helping farm families develop their plans. She tackles the tough issues faced by family businesses in today’s global economy. After Froese, Carla DeGroot from the BC Milk Producers Association will provide an update of the DairyPro dairy technician’s course now underway. This program qualifies participants as dairy technicians in their first year and as herdsmen in the second. Jennifer Woods from Blackie, Alberta, rounds out the morning program in which she will outline the best ways to transport dairy cattle to market and things to remember for a safe and healthy trip for your animals.
Many people in the farming industry come to the Pacific Agricultural Show at Tradex in Abbotsford to see state-of-the-art agricultural machinery.
Once again, registered producers and their wives, family, friends and employees are invited to attend the noon banquet sponsored by Meyers Norris Penny. In the afternoon, concurrent sessions start at 1:15 p.m., with Elaine Froese providing tips in the BMO Room, on how to prevent communications disasters in family businesses, while in the Lobby Room, Dr. Victor Lo, a noted researcher and engineer from UBC, will discuss the latest research developments in phosphorus extraction from liquid dairy manure to create “struvite,” a marketable product. There are four more sessions on Friday (Jan. 28) as part of the agri-energy forum. Renewable energy pricing is
the first session, moderated by Sandy Ferguson from the BC Bio Energy Network. The second session focuses on on-farm anaerobic digestion. Chris Bush from Catalyst Power, Bill Vanderkooi from Bakerview EcoDairy, and Mike Raker with agricultural energy consultants, will address this issue. After lunch, Matt Dickson from the BC Agricultural Research and Development Corporation will guide five speakers as they present their renewable agri-energy technologies. The final session features Kim Ross from Farm Credit Canada talking about financing renewable energy projects. Continued on page 4
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Industry experts and showpieces From page 3
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Trade Show: An expanded trade show will also be part of the Pacific Agriculture Show. Many of the usual farm equipment companies will be back with their machinery, including the newest showpieces. Add to that the displays of other equipment, coupled with field experts who are ready to explain the intricacies of their wares, and it makes for a very interesting and informative show for people in the industry and the general public. The Pac-Ag Show runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Admission is $10 at the door, $5 for seniors and 4-H members. Kids under 14 free. Parking is free, courtesy of Meyers Norris Penney.
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The business of farming Helping producers sharpen their entrepreneurial skills
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Michael Campbell of Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm and Meadery will be on a panel speaking about business planning skills.
his year’s Pacific Agriculture Show will feature a special business forum. Building Business Success involves two main speakers and a panel of local producers, chaired by Trish Laughame from the BC Ministry of Agriculture in Victoria. The object of the panel discussion is to help producers learn how to develop their business planning skills and improve their farms’ financial performance. The panel consists of Michael and Judy Campbell from Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm and Meadery; Gary and Susan Snow; L.W. Truscott Farms and farm business advisors Larry Linndquist and Cheryl Davie. The event takes place at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 28 in the TerraLink Room. The first of the two principal speakers, Elaine Froese of Boissevain, Manitoba, an expert farm family business coach and a catalyst for change, will provide practical content that will empower farmers to take affirmative action.
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Robotic milker to be introduced From Page 5
The Pac-Ag Show is an all-encompassing event that includes the Growers Short Course, BC Dairy Expo, an entire day’s programming of specific interest to greenhouse growers, as well as sessions for potato and field vegetable growers. During the annual trade show, the new Lely’s A4 robotic milker will be introduced. West Coast Robotics is displaying the device, which features the revolutionary Astronaut cow box, a walkthrough design called the I-flow concept. It allows the cow to walk straight in and out of the box, eliminating any unnecessary obstacles, and further reducing the threshold for the cow to enter the unit at her own pace. The spacious cow-friendly design and positioning of the cow unit allows for continuous interaction with the rest of the herd, thus eliminating unnecessary stress on the cow. The Astronaut A4 is set up in a modular concept. A central unit features a vacuum and cleaning system for up to two cow units. It is self-contained and a configuration with two cow units can span a distance up to 30 metres which ensures much more freedom and space for the positioning of the units in the barn. The new Lely Astronaut A4 is filled with technology such as a pump transporting the milk to the tank without the use of rotating impellers which can damage the milk. To reduce downtime as much as possible, key wear parts have been changed into easy-to-replace cartridge systems. This, along with other innovative ideas are part of overall trade show that provides farmers with equipment displays and farming aids to help them meet the challenges of producing food and food products in a safe and sustainable environment.
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EXHIBITORS .............................................BOOTH Company ................................................................2011Booth A & T Minerals Inc................................................................618 AAFC - Agriculture & Agrifood Canada ...............289 AAFC - Business Risk Management Programs ... 291 AAFC - Financial Guarantee Programs Division293 Abbotsford Agrifair ............................................................502 Abbotsford Police ....................................................... AgZone Abbotsford Soil Conservation Assoc. ......................409 Abstract Alloy Manufacturing Ltd. .............................662 Agri-Cle Inc. ..........................................................................400 Agriculture in the Classroom................................ AgZone Agriculture Labour Pool ........................................... AgZone Agri-King................................................................................. 604 Agrilight Inc. ........................................................................... 624 Agri-Trac Inc............................................................................ 616 AIM Performance Products............................................435 Associated Labels................................................................386 Avant Equipment (Canada) Ltd. .................................. 491 Avenue Machinery Corp. ................................................251 Avenue Machinery/Artex ................................................365 B.C. Institute of Agrologists ................................... AgZone Baker Newby LLP............................................................... 602 Bank of Montreal ...............................................................358 Barr Plastics Inc..................................................................... 318 Bayer CropScience ...........................................................362 BBC Technologies................................................................ 121 BC Agriculture Council .....................................................188 BC Association of Agricultural Fairs & Exhibitions501 BC Association of Farmer’s Markets ........................465 BC Blueberry Council ........................................................135 BC Dairy Foundation ........................................................489 BC Egg Marketing Board ...............................................411 BC Farm & Ranch Realty Corp................................... 366 BC Goat Breeders Association ......................... AgZone BC Hydro Power Smart ....................................................417 BC Ministry of Agriculture & Lands........................198A BC Ministry of Agriculture & Lands - Agri-Food Protection Branch ................................................................326 BC Scale Co. Ltd. ................................................................ 312 Beaver Plastics ................................................................. 198B BEST USA Inc..........................................................................143 Biofert Manufacturing Inc..............................................282 Bobcat Country ..................................................................545 Braber Equipment ..............................................................351 Brandt Tractor .......................................................................247 BW Global Structures Inc. ..............................................680 Cadman Power Equipment Ltd. ...................................594 Caliber Equipment .............................................................339 Canada Revenue Agency (SR & ED) ........................288 Canadian Climatrol Systems Ltd. .................................113 Canadian Farm Realty .....................................................658 Canadian Food Inspection Agency ........................286 Canwest DHI.........................................................................620 Capri Insurance Services Ltd........................................469 Cascadia Energy Ltd......................................................... 149 CBM Electronic Lighting Inc. ........................................632 CC Equipment Sales & Rentals....................................329 Certified Organic Associations of BC.....................387 Chilliwack Agricultural Commission...........................346 CIBC Agriculture Department...................................... 161 CJ Concrete Grooving ....................................................423 Clark Ag Systems ................................................................695 Clearbrook Grain and Milling Co. Ltd...................533 Cloverdale Fuel Ltd. .............................................................115 Consulate General of Barbados/Liaison Service309 Country Life in BC .............................................................. 163 Custom House .......................................................................487 CY Grower Supplies Ltd. ....................................377 /379 Decker Manufacturing Ltd. ..........................................200 Dieleman Electric ................................................................ 691 Dow Agro Services ............................................................389 Driediger Wealth Management ................................644
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Dutch Bunning Distribution .............................................710 Economic Development Cowichan (CVRD) .........473 Elanco Animal Health .......................................................457 EMB Mfg & MTB Mfg .....................................................663 Engage Agro .........................................................................352 Envision Financial ................................................................ 196 Evergro Canada.................................................................. 169 Excel Career Institute ........................................................392 Farm Credit Canada ........................................................ 391 Farmers Equipment Co. / Korvan................................. 213 FARSHA ....................................................................................378 FBC............................................................................................ 477 Feenstra Electric...................................................................425 Fellowship of Christian Farmers - Canada .......... 690 Finning Canada ................................................................. 301
Flokstra Electrical Cont. Ltd...........................................459 Flokstra Farm Services Ltd. .............................................696 Formflex Horticultural Systems........................................310 Fountain Tire ...........................................................................382 Fraser Seeds ..........................................................................453 Fraser Valley Farm Direct Marketing Assoc. ........465 Green Valley Fertilizer Ltd...............................................137 Handlers Used Equipment Ltd. .....................................689 Harnois Industries Inc. ....................................................... 375 Highland Corporation ...................................................... 324 Highlands Irrigation Ltd. .................................................508 Honeybee Centre ................................................................145 Honeyview Farm ..................................................................222 Horst Welding / Tubeline / Manufacturing ............ 661 Horti International Services ............................................147
Hotsy Water Blast ...............................................................433 HSBC ......................................................................................... 376 i2i Automation Inc. ................................................................117 ICOM Canada ....................................................................320 Impact Canopies Canada Inc. ...................................702 Intercoast Construction ...................................................461 International Clear Span Tent .....................................597 Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC .............. 165 Investors Group ....................................................................483 J&D Farmers Dairy Service Ltd................................... 577 J. Bond & Sons Ltd. .............................................................523 Jiangsu Yueda Yancheng Tractor Manufacturing 612 JLM Distributors Ltd............................................................637 Jonkman Equipment Ltd...................................................567 Jonkman Equipment Ltd...................................................706
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JRT Farms and Nursery Ltd. .............................................157 Kal Tire.......................................................................................440 Kane Veterinary Supplies Ltd..........................................611 Kerhoff Engineering Ltd. ..................................................475 Koppert Canada Ltd.........................................................295 KPMG........................................................................................356 Kubota Canada ..................................................................265 Kuhn North America ..........................................................633 Kwantlen Polytechnic University ...................................372 Lakewood Process Machinery ..........................303/305 Leading Edge Greenhouse System Ltd. ...................216 Lethbridge Dairy Mart Ltd.............................................437 Littau Harvester Inc. ...........................................................109 Livestock Water Recycling Inc.......................................694 Loewen Welding & Mfg Ltd. .......................................606
LSC Pre-Cast Systems Ltd. ..............................................652 Lubecore BC ..........................................................................622 Mainland Farm Services Inc. ........................................443 Mansonville Plastics/Korolite Engineered Panels405 Margo Supplies Ltd............................................................. 141 Matsqui AG-Repair Ltd.......................................... 608/613 Maxquip ...................................................................................634 Meinen Brothers Agri Services ......................581 / 587 Meyers Norris Penny .......................................................233 Mid Valley Manufacturing Inc. ....................................630 Miller Thomson LLP..............................................................154 Mutual Fire Insurance Company of BC ................ 360 N.M. Bartlett Inc. ................................................................. 319 National Leasing - Agriculture Financing ..............656 Nature’s Nutrients ................................................................481
Netpak / Marpak...............................................................239 North American Forest Products Ltd. ........................642 Okanagan Fertilizer Ltd. ................................................. 197 Old Country Seeds ............................................................659 Otter Farm And Home Co-op ....................................470 Outstanding Young Farmer Program ............... AgZone Overseas Immigration ..................................................... 505 Pacific Dairy Centre .........................................................559 Pacific Forage Bag Supply ............................................. 651 Pacific Net & Twine Ltd. ......................................................116 Parker Pacific Equipment Sales .....................................381 Penergetic Canada............................................................447 Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) . 390 Polar Industries / Insuloc Insulated Panels ..............485 Powerflex Systems Corp...................................................686
PrairieCoast Equipment ...................................................223 Precision Farm Supplies....................................................670 Premier Containers (1983) Inc. .................................... 403 Premier Pacific Seeds Ltd.................................................467 Prins Greenhouses Ltd. ....................................................300 Progressive Dairyman .......................................................601 Protekta Inc. ........................................................................... 603 Quality Seeds West ...........................................................449 Raspberry Industry Development Council ............. 198 RBC Royal Bank................................................................... 129 RDM Lawyers ........................................................................364 Redden Net & Rope Ltd....................................................194 Remax Nyda Realty .......................................................... 159 Ritchie Bros Auctioneers .................................................. 646 Ritchie-Smith Feeds ............................................................. 551 Rollins Machinery ................................................................639 Royal LePage Info Market Group Lacombe ..........193 Schaffer Loaders Ltd. .........................................................495 Schippers Canada Ltd. ................................................... 503 Scholten’s Equipment Inc. ............................................... 668 Scotiabank ...............................................................................153 Shuswap Orthotics .............................................................322 Sidhu Growers .....................................................................383 Siegers Seed Co...................................................................192 Signature Service Real Estate........................................ 317 Signature Signs Studio......................................................653 Sila Grow ................................................................................648 Silo Stop ..................................................................................607 Small Farm Canada ..........................................................684 Small Scale Food Processor Association ................595 Southern Drip Irrigation ....................................................313 Spectra Energy / Kinder Morgan ............................. 599 Star Gro Products ...............................................................679 Statistics Canada ............................................................... 407 Stokes Seeds Ltd. ..................................................................195 Stray Voltage Investigation.............................................682 Strip-Curtains.com ..............................................................692 TD Canada Trust Agriculture Services..................... 167 Terasen Gas............................................................................152 Terralink Horticulture Inc. ................................................. 334 The Bug Factory Ltd. ..........................................................596 Thermo King of BC ............................................................678 Thunderbird Plastics Ltd. ...................................................151 Tidy Tanks Ltd. ....................................................................... 665 TNT Agri Services ...............................................................445 Transform Compost Products Inc.................................. 218 Triple Five Quality Wood Inc. .........................................118 Tri-way Farm Laser Leveling............................................155 Twin Maple Ind. Tanks ......................................................657 United Agri Products .........................................................350 United Agri Systems ...........................................................427 Unitex Sales Ltd. ....................................................................175 Valley Dairy Equipment ....................................................638 Vander Wal Equipment...................................................... 513 Verified Beef Production ......................................... AgZone Vetoquinol Canada Inc. ...................................................439 Viterra Feed Products........................................................ 664 Wajax Industries ................................................................... 201 Washington Tractor, Incorporated.............................. 199 Watertec Irrigation Ltd. ...................................181/183/281 We Cover Structures.........................................................660 WECO - Sorting and Automation Solutions .........340 West Coast Robotics..........................................................683 Western Aerial Applications..........................................463 Western Scale Co. Ltd. ......................................................374 Westgen................................................................................... 605 Willsie Equipment Sales ..................................................368 Wilson Orchard & Vineyard Supply...........................327 WorkSafe BC .........................................................................421 World Source Financial Mgmt......................................419 Zeller & Sons Enterprises Ltd. ........................................189
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enewable energy and farming are a winning combination. Globally, farmers are taking advantage of commercially available renewable energy technologies to harness alternative energy sources. This provides farmers with a longterm source of income, creates jobs and keeps energy dollars in the local economy. Renewable energy also contributes to increased environmental sustainability. The 2011 Agri-energy Forum will explore the different commercially available renewable energy technologies, pricing programs on offer in B.C. and financing options available to those interested in building their own renewable energy facility. This forum will help farmers and others involved with the farming community to understand the potential and opportunity to undertake renewable agri-energy projects that improve farm net incomes while enhancing environmental sustainability. This one-day event will be held on Jan. 28 at the Pacific Agriculture Show in the BMO room.
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be recognized as a catalyst for the development and sustainability of emerging sectors. Who is eligible? ESI is open to all emerging sectors in the agriculture, agri-food and agribased products industries and also includes those initiatives under the AgriFood Futures Fund that have expired or run out of funding. Some examples are: Q Small scale/lot agriculture Q Natural health products Q Aboriginal agriculture Q Agri-tourism and direct farm marketing
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What types of projects and activities are eligible? Eligible projects will address the gaps in applied scientific knowledge, technology adaptation and transfer, pre-commercialization exploration, skills, business development, collaboration and links with potential partners, in order to seize new business opportunities. When submitting an application for funding, a proposal will need to identify: Q A new business or growth opportunity; Q The needs and strategies to capture that opportunity; Q The major challenges and barriers; Q How the proposed activities will address these challenges and barriers; and Q How this will benefit the agriculture industry and/or Canadians in general ESI is flexible and the foundation will consider appropriate funding ratios according to the project’s priority level, public good, degree of innovation, risk, rate of return, industry engagement and management. For general inquiries about funding, phone: (250) 356-1662 or email funding@iafbc.ca.
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Into agriculture for the long run A
s Canada’s leading agriculture lender, Farm Credit Canada is trying to advance the business of agriculture. With a healthy portfolio of more than $19.7 billion and 17 consecutive years of portfolio growth, FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agri-businesses and agri-food operations. FCC employees are passionate about agriculture and committed to the success of customers and the industry. The purpose of the corporation is to enhance rural Canada by providing specialized and personalized business and financial services and products to farming operations, including family farms, and to those businesses in rural Canada, including small and medium-sized businesses, that are businesses related to farming. The primary focus of the activities of the corporation is on farming operations, including family farms. These are exciting times in agriculture as the industry is constantly changing and evolving. From financing to training and software, community programs and knowledge, our commitment to the agriculture industry remains strong.
FCC believes its public policy role permeates everything the company does. For example, the FCC brand is exemplified by the positioning line, “Advancing the business of agriculture.� This illustrates the company’s belief that agriculture, including the full value chain, is a business. It tells people that FCC is a visionary organization committed to helping producers and business operators succeed in a complex agriculture industry. FCC serves Canadian agriculture as the leading provider of financing to the industry since 1959. The organization puts its focus on the primary producer as well as suppliers and processors along the agricultural value chain. It provides customers with flexible, competitively priced financing, equity, insurance, management software, information and learning. These services help customers make sound business decisions and experience greater success. FCC takes time to get to know customers, their individual needs, goals and vision for the future. It works with them through challenges and helps them pursue opportunities. As the FCC says: “Agriculture. We know it. We love it. We’re in it for the long run.�
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Promoting organic agriculture O
rganic foods are increasingly popular products, and are always a topic in any forum looking at modern agriculture. The Certified Organic Associations of B.C. (COABC) is an umbrella association for certification bodies which provides certification accreditation and leadership in the development of organic food production throughout B.C. and Canada. The COABC was created in 1993 to administer the BC Certified Organic Program, to ensure program credibility, facilitate domestic and international trade, and to promote the overall growth of the organic food community in BC. The COABC promotes the importance of organic agriculture which is intended to ensure the long-term
health and vitality of the province. The COABC seeks to educate farmers transitioning to organic production; advocate for organic consumption; provide current research and vital information for consumers, producers, stakeholders and the media; and interface with federal and provincial governments, and various organic sector stakeholders. Statements of Purpose Q To promote organic agriculture and to provide education on organic agriculture and organic foods; Q To represent members in matters relating to the Agri-Food Choice and Quality Act of British Columbia; Q To develop and administer an organic certification accreditation program for members;
Q To grant permission for the use of the phrase “British Columbia Certified Organic” and program symbol on agricultural product labels certified by members; Q To ensure there is a pool of qualified verification officers; Q To facilitate research and marketing activities on behalf of member organizations; Q To provide information to the public on behalf of the members; Q To develop and maintain an approved list of materials and standards for use in organic Agricultural products certified by members; and Q To be responsible for incidental matters related to the above-referenced activities.
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KPMG’s Agriculture Service team is here to help you grow your business In today’s complex and ever-shifting world of farm economics and regulatory changes, farmers are asking more of their accountants.
To meet this challenge, KPMG has assembled a team of professionals with one purpose—to assist you in achieving your farming goals. We have over 50 years of experience within our local agricultural sector, providing progressive and results-oriented planning that can help secure enhanced beneďŹ ts for both current and ensuing generations. KPMG’s Agriculture Service team concentrates their knowledge into speciďŹ c areas: t "DDPVOUJOH BOE 'JOBODJBM 3FQPSUJOH t "VEJU t 5BY $PNQMJBODF BOE 5BY 1MBOOJOH t &TUBUF BOE 4VDDFTTJPO 1MBOOJOH t #VTJOFTT 7BMVBUJPOT t $POTVMUBUJPO 4FSWJDFT t "HSJ *OWFTU "HSJ 4UBCJMJUZ GPSNFSBMZ LOPXO BT $"*4 o $BOBEJBO "HSJDVMUVSBM *ODPNF 4UBCMJ[BUJPO 1SPHSBN
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Our team of professionals is based in the Fraser Valley and our local knowledge and experience can help ensure that your business needs are met.
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Senior Principal 604-854-2270 dmetzger@kpmg.ca
Senior Manager 604-854-2248 dparmar@kpmg.ca
Areas of Focus: Horticulture, Greenhouses, Berries Farming, Feather Industry
Areas of Focus: Agricultural Tax Issues, Farm Succession, and Estate Planning
Areas of Focus: Horticulture and Feather Industry
Steven Araki
David Guthrie
Denise Boutilier
Associate Partner 604-793-4716 snaraki@kpmg.ca
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Areas of Focus: Agricultural Tax Issues, Farm Succession and Estate Planning, and SR&ED Claims
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