It’s Never Too Early to Think About the 2027 CFWF Awards
Now is a great time to start earmarking your best work for potential submission to the 2027 CFWF Awards.
Now is the time to contact producers impacted by BC wildfires
BCFWA board member Julia Smith is a rancher and agricultural communicator based in the Thompson–Nicola region of British Columbia. Her experiences during the 2026 wildfire season — and her call to action — are recounted in this post.
Turning Surplus Nutritious Food Into Sustainable Impact Across BC
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) is demonstrating a new approach to food security by transforming surplus fruits and vegetables into nutritious, long-lasting products such as freeze-dried fruit snacks and cold-pressed juices.
CFWF 2026 Conference Days Away
If you are planning to attend the CFWF 2026 Conference, Crowning Agchievements, from September 17 to 19 in London, Ontario but have not yet registered, there is still time! For those who have already signed up, additional conference details will be landing in your email inbox soon.
Wishing Our Members a Happy Summer!
We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, productive summer and hope you’re finding the time to set your keyboard aside and connect with your friends, family and communities!
Canada’s Next Agricultural Policy Framework
As many of you know, BCFWA member Jordan Marr hosts the Farming in British Columbia podcast, which takes a deep dive into the issues impacting food production and producers in this province.
Conferences Cost Money to Run
We’ve been busy planning the 2027 CFWF Conference we’ll be hosting in Kelowna just over a year from now and an important part of that process is putting together some enticing sponsorship packages.
Last Call: CFWF Conference Travel Bursary
Once again, BCFWA will be offering a $750 travel bursary to a member who would like to attend the conference and preference will be given to members who have not previously attended.
Meet Us at the BC Agriculture Forum
Are you going to the BC Agriculture Forum in Penticton June 24 & 25? A number of your fellow BC Farm Writers’ Association members will be there too!
Should We Change Our Name?
It’s a question that’s come up several times during our board meetings and we’d love to hear your opinion!