Tax credit could help Kamloops area farmers
KAMLOOPS — Regional agriculture is an important contributor to the local economy, and a key component to ensuring our food supply remains secure, especially in light of the rising cost of imported produce. During their 2013 Provincial election campaign, the Liberal government in BC promised to implement a tax credit to farmers who donate unsold produce to local charitable organizations, like food banks; speaking to one local farmer, he’s not sure a tax credit like this one will have a big impact on donations to the local food bankfrom area farmers.
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While it’s still technically winter, Dieter Dudy is already planning ahead, getting ready for the growing season. The owner and operator of Thistle Farms has a couple of 2000 square foot greenhouses he’ll soon be planting vegetables in , so when the first farmers market of the year rolls around, he’ll have fresh produce ready to sell. But what about the veggies he doesn’t sell?