Federal, provincial governments consider help for farmers after B.C. wildfires
VICTORIA — Government help may be on the way for farmers and ranchers hard hit by wildfires that have charred more than 8,450 square kilometres of timber, range and farmland in British Columbia.
Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and B.C. counterpart Lana Popham have met in Victoria.
A news release says they are working quickly to assess the extraordinary costs incurred by B.C.’s food producers.
Additional assistance is also being considered to help farmers and ranchers return to full production.