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New Buy BC e-commerce funding will help farmers and food and beverage processors overcome some lost sales during the COVID-19 pandemic by moving sales online.
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Funding helps farmers, other food processors sell online
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Farmers and food and beverage processors are being supported by new provincial funding that allows them to move their product sales online.
The province is providing $300,000 to support industry-led Buy BC e-commerce activities as part of the Ministry of Agriculture’s Buy BC Partnership Program. It helps farmers, ranchers and food and beverage processors market their products as locally grown, raised, harvested or produced, making it easy for British Columbians to Buy BC.
“British Columbians have come together during these difficult times and continue to show their strength and support for each other. With the new Buy BC e-commerce funding, farmers and food and beverage processors can create a new avenue to sell their products directly to consumers all over the province, while maintaining physical distancing and safe practices,” said Agriculture Minister Lana Popham. “Moving to online sales gives customers the opportunity to continue to Buy BC and enjoy fresh food, while supporting families in our communities.”
Funding of up to $5,000 is available to BC farmers and food and beverage processors of all sizes. To be eligible, an applicant must have at least two years of business revenues, be licensed to do business in BC and be growing or processing one or more products in the province.
Online applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, from May 15 to May 29, or when the funding is fully subscribed. The provincial government's Buy BC Partnership Program is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia.
For Buy BC application details, visit: https://iafbc.ca/buy-bc/
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