Ministry of Agriculture

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Notice - April 2013

The new Growing Forward 2 Agreement between the federal and BC Governments has been signed and became effective on April 1st, 2013.

As such, the Business Knowledge and Strategic Adaptation program, which includes Farm Business Advisory Services, is now accepting applications for funding support.

For details, visit our website at www.smartfarmbc.ca/advisory-services, contact us at 1-877-702-5586 or email us at BCFBAS@gov.bc.ca .

FBA Program Overview Dec. 6, 2011 (PDF - 499 KB)
Basic Farm Financial Assessment Jan. 12, 2012 (PDF - 228 KB)
Taking Stock (BC) April 16, 2012 (PDF - 1,450 KB)
Taking Stock for the Beginning Farmer (BC) April 16, 2012 (PDF - 1,320 KB)
Specialized Business Planning Jan. 12, 2012 (PDF - 587 KB)
FBA Program Application Dec. 7, 2011 (PDF - 821 KB)

Eligible Consultants

List of Eligible Consultants February 21, 2013 (PDF - 153 KB)

Case Studies

Cow/Calf December 16, 2010 (PDF - 760 KB)
Blueberry Farm February 25, 2011 (PDF - 832 KB)

Brochure

FBAS Brochure Jan. 17, 2012 (PDF - 822 KB)

Small Scale Food Processors

Small Scale Food Processors Program

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