From Lynn Perrin. As agriculture is the major economic sector in Abbotsford I believe that it is important to share the Sept. 7, 2010 report of the Auditor General with your readers. [Excerpts and a link follow] Read the full story

The Abbotsford Soil Conservation Association (ASCA) presents Farm Fest 2010: a one-day workshop on climate change and nutrient management. Farm Fest 2010 presents widely respected keynote speakers from throughout Western North America. Read the full story

An issue that affects all Fraser Valley communities – development vs farmland – drew a big yawn this week in Langley Township. Despite efforts by a variety of farm groups only 300 people turned up for a meeting on the use of agricultural land.[Click On image For Full Story] Read the full story

At last Monday’s public hearing on the plans by Noftle Land Strategies Ltd. to build a residential development on Sumas Mountain Road, political council candidate Lynn Perrin made a presentation on water use in Abbotsford. Read the full story

Environmental health officers at Fraser Health Authority (FHA) are asking for your help in identifying small water systems in the Fraser Health region. If you are on a small water system, the FHA will help you ensure it is safe. Read the full story

To The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Board of Directors: We have to walk the talk when it comes to eliminating or reducing all sources air pollution in the Fraser Valley. Recently anaerobic digesters have been approved and the biogas is being purchased by Terasen Gas. Read the full story

Submitted. Since the new fiscal year began, British Columbia’s farmers have received over $1 million in support from federal and provincial governments through the Growing Forward agreement. Growing Forward is a five-year national agriculture framework that co-ordinates federal and provincial agriculture policy. Read the full story

By Colleen Kimmett. Abbotsford’s Chris Bush will turn manure, lots of it, into a natural gas substitute. It’s a first in BC, and the pioneer smells Canada-wide success.[Click On Image For Full Story] Read the full story

By Mike Archer. Lynn Perrin was allowed in to make her ten-minute presentation to the Executive Committee of Abbotsford Council yesterday and took direct aim at the Mayor for allowing the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) to take a back seat to gravel company interests. Read the full story

Submitted. Abbotsford’s Goat’s Pride Dairy is having their annual summer open house this Saturday July 17, 2009 from 12 noon. until 4:00 p.m. Everyone will enjoy tasting delicious cheese, and other organic goodies. Try your hand at making your own Goat’s Pride ice cream to enjoy! Read the full story