Members-at-large Sought For Agricultural Fund, Intake Open

Photos: Jennifer Snider

The BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund (PACF) is seeking two people to join the board as members-at-large. Having a board comprised of local people involved in agricultural production and agrifoods economic activity ensures that funding allocation decisions will be made in the region, benefitting from the best information available and knowledge on the Peace Region’s agricultural strengths, needs, challenges and opportunities.

Those interested in this volunteer opportunity should email info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca and include contact information, background (2-3 sentences) and explain why you are interested in the opportunity (2-3 sentences).

Other businesses and organizations involved in agriculture in the Peace Region can now apply for grant funding through the PACF.

Funding is available through three streams: events & educational initiatives, farming infrastructure and research & demonstration initiatives. The maximum available through each stream is $15,000, $50,000 and $100,000 respectively. View the application guides online for more information: https://www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca/funding-programs/partner-programs/bchydro-agricultural-fund.

The current intake opened on July 31 and will close September 15, 2023.