Message from The Honourable Lana Popham

Greetings and best wishes to everyone participating in the 73rd BC Institute of Agrologists AGM this year. Although the current circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic have prevented the conventional way of gathering, a virtual conference is a safe alternative that allows people to come together in a way that ensures your heath and safety, and allows you to share your ideas and expertise on how to support B.C. farmers recover from the pandemic.

During these unprecedented times, I would like to thank each of you for the work you do in communities throughout British Columbia. The services, knowledge and advice you share with the province’s agricultural industry are key to the continual development and success of B.C.’s farmers and producers, and I know, working together, we will have success again.

B.C. is in a strong position, reaching a major milestone in 2018, as our agriculture, seafood and food processing sectors, experienced record high revenues of $15 billion – and I look forward to us returning to that success soon. The professionalism and expertise you bring to the agriculture industry is helping farmers and supporting both their businesses and their livelihoods, while also assisting our communities in their recovery.

Thank you for your commitment and dedication to agriculture in B.C. and I look forward to continuing to work with you in the coming year.

Lana Popham Minister of Agriculture