The Province is encouraging ranchers and farmers to register the location of their livestock to protect their animals during emergencies as wildfire season is fast approaching.
BC tree-fruit growers are getting more support from the provincial government to help fortify their orchards against the increasing incidence of extreme weather.
Underscoring the importance of farmers and ranchers to the regional economy and food supply, a free forum to help prepare for the upcoming wildfire season is being put on by the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS).