BC NDP MLA Ravi Kahlon says funding will create jobs and strengthen economy in Delta

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BC New Democrat MLA Ravi Kahlon says funding for local agritech projects and training will create new jobs and strengthen the local economy in Delta.

“In the face of President Trump’s tariff threats, it’s critical we invest in food security here in B.C.,” said Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North. “The products that Fresh4Sunset Farms creates will help reduce BC farmers’ reliance on imported insects, and help greenhouses to manage pests more sustainably.”

In Delta, one project represents a total investment of $339,000.

  • Fresh4Sunset Farms will establish a BC-based facility to produce beneficial insects for greenhouse biological control, reducing reliance on imports, shipping emissions, and costs while promoting sustainability.

Nineteen local projects and opportunities around BC are being supported by a $15.5 million combined investment from the province, B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI), and industry. Projects include helping companies scale up technology and work with B.C. farmers and agriculture experts to deliver more solutions and opportunities to strengthen the B.C. agricultural industry. These projects are expected to help upskill more than 800 people through new training, and lead to 194 new jobs, in addition to growth for businesses, producers, and processors.

This work is part of the StrongerBC Economic Action Plan that is helping address climate change while making the agriculture industry more sustainable and resilient, and these projects and training opportunities help fulfill these goals.

Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/32023