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B.C. looks to plant seeds in new soil with agriculture, food security task force

The provincial government of B.C. Announced the creation of a task force to enhance agriculture competitiveness amid various challenges, as stated by Agriculture Minister Lana Popham.
Lana Popham, alongside Danielle Synotte and James Donaldson, serves as co-chairs of the task force focused on agriculture, food security, and investment recommendations.
The task force will report back within 10 months and aims to address pressing issues like extreme weather and trade challenges affecting agriculture.
Popham emphasized the importance of a collective approach to improve B.C.'s agriculture and food security for all British Columbians.

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The Epoch Times

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B.C. looks to plant seeds in new soil with agriculture, food security task force

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The Hamilton Spectator

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