Most of the Okanagan, including Coldstream and Spallumcheen, were represented as a discussion on agriculture was harvested at UBCM last week.
During the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, the two local jurisdictions were invited to discuss agricultural issues in communities.
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Summerland, Peachland, Armstrong, Grand Forks, Enderby and Osoyoos also got in on the discussion with Ministry representatives.
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Due to the shift in farming practices, Garlick urged the ministry to take another look at the Farm Act.
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Since the public is well aware, and often impacted, by the change in farming practices, the ministry is encouraged to do more.
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One issue he would like to see is different classes of agriculture - just as there is both light and heavy classes for industrial.
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