What is this about?

If you are concerned about the state of BC's agriculture industry, the continued erosion of the Agricultural Land Reserve, the lack of provincial programs for farms and farmers, or any of the myriad other policy failures of the BC government over the past decades, this rally is your chance to demand a change. Join us on April 18, 2009, 1:30 pm, at the BC Legislature as we rally for agriculture policy reform leading up to the May 12 BC provincial election!

On this blog, you will find five features:
1. An RSVP--Please let us know if you will be attending the rally!
2. A news feed that will tell you about the latest updates on the 2009 Rally
3. A summary of the agriculture policy demands we want to focus on
4. A space for you to express what new agriculture policies you want to see our government enact
5. A resource page to find out more about agriculture issues in British Columbia

Friday, March 27, 2009

RSVP: Will you be attending the rally?

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34 comments:

  1. JordanMarch 27, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    I will be attending...

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  2. Samuel GodfreyMarch 27, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Hi,
    I'll be there. Jordan: thanks for making this happen.

    I look forward to the discussions here and elsewhere to better define who "we" are and what "agricultural policy" we want.
    -S.

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  3. UnknownMarch 27, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    I'm there.

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  4. HerbMarch 27, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Hey,
    Thanks from me too.

    I'd like to speak at the rally if that is appropriate.

    Herb Barbolet

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  5. spughyMarch 27, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    I'll be there, and I'll try to bring friends.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Thanks for making this happen. It is time for farmers to receive the recognition they deserve. Count me in. + friends. Elmarie.

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  7. Adam SaabMarch 28, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Adam Saab is very happy to attend and speak for the obvious importance of farms and food security.

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  8. Simon LindleyMarch 28, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Count me in! I'll be there.
    Simon Lindley, Green Party of BC candidate for Cowichan Valley

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  9. Garry FletcherMarch 28, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Well done Jordan and Tom! Wind-Whipped Farm of Metchosin will definitely be represented !

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  10. Dan TkachukMarch 29, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    From the DanCyn Ranch, in Otter District:-

    I'd be interested in bringing my tractor as a prop, anybody else want to join in, circling the 'ledge?
    Your combine, bailer, pitch-fork, shovels, hoes?
    Horses, chickens, goats, pigs & cows.
    Just a thought, Dan.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    I will be attending and bring as many people from Central Saanich as I can find.
    Sue Stroud

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  12. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Central Saanich NDP will be there en masse

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  13. The Garden BoxMarch 30, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Helen Lupowitz and Patricia Geernaert from The Garden Box.ca will be there!

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  14. Peter JohnstonMarch 30, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I won't be attending the rally. It's too much trouble and time to attend, and I don't need a trip to Victoria from mid-island, Neither does the environment.

    I'm wondering why the rally is scheduled for a Saturday. There's nobody at the Legislature. Is it on Saturday because so many farmers have weekday jobs to earn money to keep on farming? Is it because more general public will be able to attend?

    Rallys at the legislature make the news, but have little if any other effect. Even when the politicians are there, they simply wait for everyone to go away.

    Years ago there was a tremendously effective rally to save the Islands Trust. People from all the islands arrived in Victoria and stayed until the government abandoned the impending changes, and shut down the legislative session. I don't remember how many days it took, but it was less than a week.

    I will spend time writing to and phoning MLAs and cabinet ministers, expressing my concerns to their executive assistants.

    I hope that the rally is fun and interesting, and that everyone who attends also takes some time to call or write to their MLA. Even better, make an appointment to meet with them, either in their Legislative office or in their consitituency office.

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  15. susan tychieMarch 30, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    FoodRoots Distributors Co-op is fully in support of the rally!

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  16. susanMarch 30, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    I'm sending it out in the Share Organics newsletter.
    We need to represent all those in the province who cannot get over to the Island!

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  17. SusanApril 1, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Share Organics supports this action and will be at the rally!

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  18. Robin TunnicliffeApril 2, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Saanich Organics will be there, raising a banner for beyond food security to food sovereignty. We are very grateful for this rally and the chance to raise awareness. We also take Peter Johnston's point that we need to apply pressure to many points over a greater span of time to get our message across. We should talk strategy!

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  19. JonathanApril 8, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Yes, I'll be there.
    Jonathan Francoeur

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  20. JonathanApril 8, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    I'll be there with the Family of Farmers.
    Jonathan Francoeur

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  21. CoryApril 9, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    The Island Chef's collaborative supports this rally and will be represented. Good work Jordan.

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  22. UnknownApril 9, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    See you there,

    Ben West
    Healthy Communities Campaigner
    Wilderness Committee

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  23. OemissionsApril 10, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    I'm willing to help with publicity. Are there posters to download and print?

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  24. Robin TunnicliffeApril 12, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    We've been talking about meeting at noon at the Moss Street Market (its the first 1/2 market this Saturday). From here, farmers and customers are planning to march through the neighbourhoods and then meet at the rally. Please join us!

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  25. AnonymousApril 12, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    I'LL SPREAD THE WORD AND SEE YOU ALL ON SATURDAY
    K!EF

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  26. BeatriceApril 13, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    I and my son will be there. Thank you organizers and all participants.

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  27. AnonymousApril 14, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    My son hopefully to be a future organic farmer and I will also be attending.

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  28. susanApril 16, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Dean from FoodRoots will be rallying the troops. Find him on his bike cart. He says he is cycling down with his best rooster on the back!

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  29. Rhona McAdamApril 16, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Great idea; thanks for doing this. Here's hoping for a turnout whose size reflects the number of food and agriculture issues our politicians need to understand. See you Saturday!

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  30. Lee FugeApril 17, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Certified Organic Association of British Columbia COABC will be sending their banner for the rally and support the Rally. Add them to the list!
    www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca/

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  31. SusanApril 17, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Make a sign to carry!
    Come to Moss St Market and have your say!
    Paint, sign board and garden stakes supplied by Share Organics!
    Walk down from the Market at 12:30

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  32. OemissionsApril 17, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Carpool or Bus.

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  33. ColleenApril 17, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    our family will be there!

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  34. RichardApril 18, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    We'll be there. Farmers are treated like dirt in this country.

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