We are a leader in shaping the future of BC’s craft cannabis industry. Important and informative updates and information will be published here. The Co-op also organizes and co-hosts a variety of networking and education events for its members. All upcoming events will be published here.
MLA Brittny Anderson to Speak at the BC Cannabis Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2023 (Syilx (Okanagan)/Kelowna, B.C.) – The Retail Cannabis Council of BC (RCCBC) and BC Craft Farmers Co-op (BCCFC) are excited to announce British Columbia’s Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism and the BC Premier’s Special Advisor on...
Hon. Mike Farnworth to Speak at the 2023 BC Cannabis Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2023 (Syilx (Okanagan)/Kelowna, B.C.) – The Retail Cannabis Council of BC (RCCBC) and BC Craft Farmers Co-op (BCCFC) are excited to announce the first keynote speaker for the 2023 BC Cannabis Summit. The Honourable Mike Farnworth,...
BCCFC on CBC: Farmland Tax Exemptions
The BC Ministry of Finance does not consider the legal cultivation of cannabis a farm activity. BCCFC volunteer Secretary, David Hurford, was interviewed on CBC Radio West last week about how BC's world-renowned craft cannabis farmers are being denied tens of...
BC Cannabis Associations Announce Plans to Co-Host Second Annual BC Cannabis Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2023 (Syilx (Okanagan)/Kelowna, B.C.) – B.C.’s two leading cannabis associations are co-hosting the second annual BC Cannabis Summit this spring in the Okanagan Valley. The Retail Cannabis Council of BC (RCCBC) and BC Craft Farmers...
Co-op Supporter Developing Province-Wide Cannabis Directory
Co-op Supporter, KS Perry Publishing in Kaslo, is developing a directory for BC’s cannabis industry. Karma Halleran and her team have 34+ years of publishing experience and hope that BC Buzz will become the new hub, bringing together retailers, wholesalers, producers,...
Community Savings Credit Union Lowers Fees for Cannabis Businesses
Last year, we announced a collaboration with Community Savings Credit Union to provide accounts to licensed BC craft cannabis farmers. Among other things, Co-op Members received discounted fees. At the time, we said we would work with Community Savings to reduce...
Kush Mountain
Co-op Member, Kush Mountain, was founded in 2022 by Tyson Wall and Chad Chisan in their hometown of Prince George. The boys recognized an opportunity in the legal market and wanted to join ranks with like-minded growers to level up what was available for the...
BC Craft and Medical Cannabis Occupational Health and Safety Survey Results
The BC Craft Farmers Co-op (BCCFC) today released the results of their long-form questionnaire published earlier this year to capture the current state of occupational health and safety (OHS) policies in BC’s medical and craft cannabis sector. In addition to gaining a...
Workplace Safety: Links to Available Resources
Available Resources from WorkSafe BC and AgSafe BC as part of BCCFC's Workplace Safety Caravan: WorkSafeBC WorkSafe BC Classification unit #701031 - Cannabis Cultivation, Processing, or Product Manufacture Health and safety in cannabis cultivation flyer Ask an...