B.C.’s producers now have access to additional help in recovering from the extraordinary expenses incurred as a result of drought and wildfire in 2023.
The 2023 Canada – British Columbia Wildfire and Drought Recovery Initiative is designed to help offset extraordinary expenses for:
- livestock feed as a result of decreased pasture availability;
- ensuring animal health, safety and welfare;
- fire clean-up;
- transportation, mustering and livestock mortality;
- replacing apiaries, bee colonies and beekeeping equipment;
- repair or replacement of critical infrastructure not covered by insurance
More information and how to apply can be found on the Province of BC Website at the following link
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/programs/agriculture-insurance-and-income-protection-programs/2023-wildfire-and-drought-recovery