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Over 5,000 #farms in #BC have an #EnvironmentFarmPlan which helps producers reduce #agricultural impacts on the environment and create a plan of action to improve operations. Learn more here via @ARDCorp: ow.ly/E8tr30oojVr
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#FunFactFriday: #Chocolate milk and white milk are a source of the same essential nutrients. Learn more fun milk trivia via @BCMilk here: ow.ly/6sG830oyhTj

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Celebrate the #spring arrival of locally grown #greenhouse veggies from April 26th - May 4th: @bcgreenhouse Veggie Days! Learn about how you can join a public tour of a BC greenhouse here: ow.ly/Qi3h30oojQh
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Fresh facts: everything you need to know about locally-grown greenhouse veggies: ow.ly/Ty1N30ovTkB. And mark your calendars, #BCVeggieDays is taking place April 26th - May 4th! πŸ“·: @bcgreenhouse
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Whatever is on your plate this #Easter, we hope it is local! Have a wonderful weekend!
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#FunFactFriday: 95% of the #cherries grown in Canada are grown in #BritishColumbia. Fact via BC Cherry Association: ow.ly/wRaf30oojIZ
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RT @bctreefruits: Canadian grown Ambrosia looking beautiful today! These apples are grown with love for your family to enjoy. 🍎❀️ #CanadianGrown #LookForOurLeaf

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We’re looking forward to introducing the young chefs to #eatlocal #rhubard again!
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Use local #asparagus and Asiago #cheese to make this soup that's delicious with an intense depth of flavour. #Recipe here: ow.ly/y7rq30oojHN Via @BCChickenSquad
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BC #Greenhouse Growers don't use waxes: the #vegetables you purchase are just like they were when picked off the plant. Learn more via @bcgreenhouse here: ow.ly/CoYX30oolMV πŸ“·: BC Greenhouse Growers
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#FunFactFriday: The Spartan is an apple variety that was developed at the Pacific Agri-food Research Centre in Summerland BC! Via @bctreefruits. More #apple facts here: ow.ly/ZTut30oojAH πŸ“·: BC Tree Fruits
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We Heart Local BC retweeted
Everything you wanted to know about greenhouses, answered by our farmers in a 'Did You Know?' video series. Video #3: Why Farming in Delta is Ideal? Hint! Think Sunshine! Meet Eric and Erin Schlacht of #DeltaViewFarms bit.ly/2WUSA31 #bcgreenhouseveggiedays
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We Heart Local BC retweeted
What a beautiful sight. Rhubarb season is coming! #Farming #Rhubarb
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From #VancouverIsland to #Cariboo to the #NorthCoast - learn about #BC's regions and the foods they produce here: ow.ly/h2aY30oojxc
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DYK: There are approx 1,825 young farmers (and growing!) in #BC producing your food! @BCYoungFarmers
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#FunFactFriday: #Lemon juice removes #beet stains from hands. Via @BCfreshVeggies More on beets: ow.ly/p2dl50p7ruc
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Fact: Celebrate the return of #BCWineMonth! Attend local events, educational seminars and tastings all month long to learn about 100% BC wines. Details: ow.ly/PU1o50p5IIz
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#April is here! Here are some #local foods that will be available this month! Full guide available here: bit.ly/inseasontool #inseason #eatlocal
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RT @bcagcouncil: BC Greenhouse Veggie Days is coming up soon! Teachers, check out this awesome opportunity to tour a local greenhouse and learn all about the tasty veggies that grow here! @bcgreenhouse #BCAg πŸ…πŸ₯’ πŸ†πŸŒΆx.com/bcaitc/status/…I

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