British Columbia government provides $4M temporary funding to fruit growers affected by BC Tree Fruits Cooperative bankruptcy.

The British Columbia government is providing $4 million in temporary funding to support fruit growers affected by the closure of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, which filed for bankruptcy. This financial aid, managed by the Investment Agriculture Foundation, will help farmers receive payments for past harvests without legal delays. Additionally, the BC Fruit Growers Association will receive $100,000 to manage food-safety certification previously handled by the co-op.

September 12, 2024
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