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BC has specific employment standards rules for farm workers.

Farm workers are exempt from some of the usual rules for hours of work, overtime and statutory holidays. Other employment standards still apply.

The rules can depend on the worker and the work being done, so it is important to know what applies to your operation.

Have questions about employment standards for your workers? Give our HR Advisor a call.

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General information only. Employment standards requirements may vary depending on the situation.

Applications are now open for ERP Berry Replant.

ERP supports existing blueberry and raspberry growers looking to replant with climate-resilient varieties that can strengthen long-term productivity and profitability.

Interested in learning more? Visit www.iafbc.ca/erp and sign up for a webinar on Berry Replant happening on October 8, 2026, at 12 PM PT

Register today at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DwC5Om3TSKam6sOethi_mw

Ready to apply?
Visit iafbc.ca/erp for eligibility requirements, application materials, and program guides

Applications for the FireSmart™ BC Farm & Ranch Assessment are open until October 31, 2026!

🌱Learn more and apply: https://iafbc.ca/beneficial-management-practices-program/.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

🍒🍑🍐🍇Ready to invest in the future of your farm? Applications opening soon!

The Enhanced Replant Program (ERP) provides funding support to help BC w**e grape, berry, and tree fruit producers replace damaged, diseased, or low-producing acreage with climate-resilient varieties that produce premium, in-demand fruit.

If you're planning to replant berry fields, vineyards, or orchards, now is the time to review eligibility requirements and prepare your application. The program helps producers transition to climate-resilient varieties while improving long-term profitability and competitiveness!

ERP Applications Open:
October 6 for Berry Replant
October 13 for Tree Fruit Replant
October 27 for Berry Removal/Renewal
November 3 for W**e and Grape Replant

Get the details: www.iafbc.ca/erp
Want to learn more? Webinars begin next week!

Berry Replant - October 8, 2026 at 12 PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DwC5Om3TSKam6sOethi_mw

Tree Fruit Replant - October 15, 2026 at 12 PM PT
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pv8QfjnjRaSrCZFSzxMrEg

Berry Removal/Renewal - October 29, 2026 at 12 PM PT
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UhaAb0lrRjmVAtn2W1SOLw

W**e Grape - November 5, 2026 at 12 PM PT
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7IOVrbggTKOXpFANcT0vUw

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Stream 2: Community Project applications open! 💧

The application process is two-steps. First, you’ll submit an expression of interest and, if successful, you’ll be invited to complete a full application.

Applications are open until October 29, 2026. For full details, visit www.iafbc.ca/awp.

AgriService BC

“Traceability is not just about keeping records. It gives our customers, retailers, and partners confidence in the safety and quality of our products.”

Thanks to support from the Traceability Adoption Program (TAP), Borna National Farms Ltd. enhanced its traceability and quality systems, helping the farm strengthen operations, complete its food safety audit, and prepare for future growth.

🌱Read the full story and see how TAP funding is helping support BC agriculture and food businesses https://iafbc.ca/paper-to-digital-transforms-bc-family-farms-product-traceability/.

AgriService BC

🎉 We're celebrating 30 Years of IAF and we'd love to hear from you! 🎉

Share your message, memory, or congratulations and help us celebrate this milestone: iafbc.ca/30years

Cheers to 30 years and to what’s ahead! 🌱✨

On Wednesday, Oct. 14th, join Organic BC at West Coast Seeds in Delta for their Lower Mainland Gather and Grow event!

After a season that brought plenty of challenges, come together for an afternoon of sharing ideas, getting into the field, and catching up with fellow growers.

🌾 Trial plots + seed industry: Tour West Coast Seeds’ breeding plots and hear what’s happening in the seed world.
💧 Cover crops + soil health: Tanya Brouwers will dig into drought-resilient cover cropping and lead some simple, in-field soil health tests.
🧑‍🌾 Farmer roundtable: Compare notes on cover cropping, share what’s working, and learn from each other’s experiences.
🍻 Food + drinks: West Coast Seeds and Barnside Brewing have the refreshments covered.

This event is free and open to anyone interested, but registration is required. Learn more and save your spot at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/organic-bc-gather-and-grow-event-series-lower-mainland-tickets-1998997119195.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada