Investment by Harper Government in Commercial Beekeeping to Bolster Agriculture Industry
(firmenpresse) - LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 04/10/15 -- Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today Mark Warawa, Member of Parliament for Langley, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the establishment of a commercial beekeeping program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
Pollination by honeybees is vital to the existence of many B.C. crops and paid pollination services are increasing in demand. This program helps to meet this demand and will provide access for students to enter the beekeeping industry. In addition, the program will offer courses in bee botany that crop producers can enroll in to learn how to improve their yield. The Government''s investment will strengthen local agriculture by creating new economic opportunities and increasing the potential income of farmers.
Industry representatives will work with Kwantlen Polytechnic University to develop curriculum and create the unique classroom space necessary for proper apiculture training. In the ten month program, students will learn about bee hive care, bee disease management, food safety, bee botany, processing, packaging and marketing, and bee business planning and growth.
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"Pollination by honeybees is vital to a variety of crops in Western Canada and beekeeping services are increasing in demand. Thanks to our Government''s support, we are strengthening the local agriculture industry and providing new opportunities for our farmers to expand their incomes."
- Mark Warawa, Member of Parliament for Langley
"This bee-keeping program is one more way Kwantlen Polytechnic University can reinforce its distinctive mandate while supporting the sustainability of our essential food systems. KPU''s program will be a catalyst for expanded agricultural development and will connect our students directly to experiential learning and work opportunities in our vast network of food producers, retailers and distributors."
- Dr. Salvador Ferreras, PhD, Provost and Vice President Academic, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Additional Links
- Federal Investment Strengthens Alberta''s Position as a Global Leader in Bee Agricultural Technology
- Harper Government Investment to Benefit Agriculture Students at UFV
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University:
- Apiculture Industry Advisor:
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Ben Letts
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Western Economic Diversification Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
604-838-7203
Hayley Woodin
Media Specialist, Communications
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia
604-599-2883
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