In August 2024, Premier David Eby announced a one-time climate change response fund aimed at supporting our province’s fruit growers. This fund was a beacon of hope for many of us who have faced unprecedented challenges over the past few years. However, as we enter 2025, the delay in delivering this crucial support is causing significant distress and uncertainty for this industry.
The last few years have been nothing short of disastrous for fruit growers in British Columbia. We have endured extreme weather events, including record-breaking heat domes and unexpected cold snaps, which have decimated our crops and jeopardized our livelihoods. The January cold snap this year alone wiped
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