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HCBC Awards
hcbc award recipients
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019 AWARD WINNERS
2019 Coach of the Year – Tegwyn Harper 2019 Bob James Volunteer of the Year – Angie Szokol
Horse Council BC’s annual awards serve to honour outstanding achievement within BC’s equestrian community. These awards acknowledge those who have stood out from the crowd over the past year and who have made a positive impact on the community as a whole. Each award recipient was nominated by two or more other Horse Council BC members.
Nomination forms and more information can be found at hcbc.ca > about > HCBC Awards
1. Records of farm activities must be kept for 5 years to show you are meeting the requirements of the new regulation. 2. Soil testing for post-harvest nitrate and phosphorus is needed if your farm is 2 ha or more and you apply nutrients to your land (e.g. manure, fertilizer, compost). 3. Minimum setbacks are required from property boundaries, drinking water sources and watercourses. 4. Livestock areas have new varying requirements if they are considered confined, seasonal feeding or grazing areas. 5. Nutrient application, e.g., manure, fertilizer or compost, must not occur on frozen or snow-covered ground. In highprecipitation areas, nutrient application is prohibited from November-January, and requires a risk assessment before application during the shoulder season (October, February, March). 6. Temporary field storage is permitted for up to 7 months for agricultural by-products (e.g., manure) or 12 months for wood residue. If more time is needed, then permanent storage structure requirements apply. 7. High-risk areas include high-precipitation, vulnerable aquifer and phosphorous affected areas. Additional protective requirements may apply. To find out if your farm is in one of these areas, visit the website listed below.
NEW RULES ARE NOW IN EFFECT!
The previous Agricultural Waste Control Regulation has been replaced by the Code of Practice for Agricultural Environmental Management.
WHAT DOES THE NEW REGULATION MEAN FOR THE EQUINE INDUSTRY?
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
www.gov.bc.ca/Agricultural-Environmental-Management
BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) is assisting the Province of BC with communicating the key changes related to the new Code. Please look for more information on our website or contact your producer association.
