B.C. Crop and Livestock Reporter Program
Last updated on July 24, 2024
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This volunteer program is for any agricultural producer or allied tradesperson who enjoys monitoring agricultural production conditions in their area and would like to be part of a network of people contributing timely, local agricultural intel to raise awareness of growing conditions throughout B.C. and support agricultural information sharing. This program was developed based on the very successful crop reporting programs in both Saskatchewan and Alberta. For more information, see Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Who can become a crop and livestock reporter?
Anyone who is actively involved in or engaged with agriculture and can provide boots on the ground information about what is happening with crop and livestock production in farming communities across B.C. Reporters can include farmers and ranchers, agrologists, other allied tradespersons, etc.
Did you know the Alberta government has delivered the Alberta Crop Reporting Program to clients since 1940? In Saskatchewan there are currently over 200 volunteers spread across the province with many having contributed information for several decades. In 2015 for the first time ever, three reporters achieved 40 years of volunteering with the program!
What does a reporter do?
Each week, reporters spend about five minutes filling out an online survey. The survey can be completed from the reporter's cell phone while they’re in the field, or from a computer. The questions focus on the conditions found in the reporter’s local area. Reporters can report on what they are observing at their own farm or ranch, or they can talk with their neighbours and clients to find out what is happening within their area.
Who will be able to access this information?
This information will be used in B.C. by producers, producer organizations, government, and others interested in keeping informed of current agricultural production conditions in regions across B.C.
What will the information be used for within the ministry?
The feedback provides information on rainfall, topsoil moisture conditions, seeding progress, crop development, crop damage, harvest progress, livestock feed and water supplies, and pasture conditions. This information will help the ministry have a better understanding of agricultural conditions and needs across the province.
Consider becoming part of the Crop and Livestock Reporter network
The AgriService BC Crop and Livestock Reporter Program launched in 2024 as a service to support B.C.’s agricultural community. We are looking for volunteer reporters across the province and we welcome several volunteers in each region and/or local community. The more information collected, the better the report will be.
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