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Accomplishments - Articles & Awards

Moose Meadows Farm is very proud of the recognition the farm has received in terms of articles & awards.

Heloise IAF Award

In February, 2008 Moose Meadows Farm was the recipient of the AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR INNOVATION IN AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD

Articles on Moose Meadows Farm can be viewed in the following magazines / websites:

Small Farm Canada,Jan. / Feb. 2011, “Diversifying with Mother Nature - Would wildcrafting fit in with your small farm”, pg. 32 - 36 (http://smallfarmcanada.ca/2011/janfeb-2011/)

AgCanada.com, Grainews, Dec. 6, 2010, "Wild in the Country", http://www.agcanada.com/Article.aspx?ID=30357

Western Producer (Producer.com), July 29, 2010,  Farm Living “Family Sells Natural World” (http://www.producer.com/Farm-Living/Article.aspx?aid=24935)

Canadian Farmer Manager Newsletter
, June / July, 2009 (farmcentre.com): "Unusual sideline transforms BC farm
(http://www.farmcentre.com/news/CFMNewsletter/Article.aspx?newsletter=d875a444-9c36-403e-ae79-b9734f403006&id=54d7ae35-f1f0-4a27-be80-54d6a446af85)
( http://www.farmcentre.com/File.aspx?id=0fed8bd8-59a0-4ec5-b88b-1abb9d7c5e53)

Living Woods Magazine (UK), Mar. / Apr. 2009, “Wood Food – Tapping the birch sap”

Western Living, Jan. / Feb. 2009, “Beyond Breakfast – new western syrups are trickling onto the market: here are three to try”

Down to the Roots, Summer 2008, “Producing Birch Syrup, Delicious, Natural and a Niche Product”,
Ecoforestry, Volume 20, No. 3-4, Summer / Fall 2007 “Birch Syrup” Boreal Forest Diversification

Growing Tomorrow, Summer 2008, "Innovation Award presented for Birch Syrup Project", (http://www.iafbc.ca/publications_and_resources/documents/2008-Summer.pdf)

EAT Magazine, May / June, 2008, “Sap Happy”

farmcentre.com (The Canadian Farm Business Management Council website), March 10, 2008; "Birch Syrup: Premium Product in a Niche Market" (http://www.farmcentre.com/Features/ScienceInnovation/Article.aspx?id=efcd7ceb-0035-4a54-a0a9-a204f2fc208a)

farmcentre.com (The Canadian Farm Business Management Council website), Today's Story: "Tapping into Syrup - Boreal Forest Style" (http://www.farmcentre.com/news/TodaysStory/Article.aspx?id=d64d9bcc-25ab-4fd3-9482-834dff443fc8)

The Province Newspaper, February 17, 2008, "Anyone for a pint of birch beer? (http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/money/story.html?k=64566&id=c361762e-acdf-47b3-bf2b-d60e49d7391d)

Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia; News Release - February 15, 2008; "Birch Syrup Project wins Award of Excellence for Innovation";
( http://www.iafbc.ca/what_s_new_or_media/documents/08-02-15_2008Award.pdf)

Small Farm Canada, Nov. / Dec. 2007, “Get more from Your Woodlot with Birch Syrup”,

Moose Meadows Farm is the proud recipient of the following awards:

2010 HOME BASED BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
QUESNEL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

In February, 2010 Moose Meadows Farm won the above award.
The award was sponsored by Staples Business Centre - Quesnel.


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Live Smart Heros

2009 LIVE SMART HEROS
In February, 2009 Ted and Heloise were recognised as Live Smart Heros for their efforts towards creating a more sustainable environment. Nominated by the Quesnel Advisor newspaper, Moose Meadows Farm were chosen for their work in incorporating green and sustainable practices into the farm's day to day activities.


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STORIES OF 100 BC WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

The pioneering spirit of businesswomen is being celebrated through a new book that pays tribute to female entrepreneurship and innovation. This complimentary, full-colour, coffee table style book is available for a limited time and may be ordered online at http://www.womensenterprise.ca/newpioneers

New Pioneers Book

IAF 2008
Award being presented to Heloise and Ted at the Agri-Food Industry Gala, February, 2008

2008 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR INNOVATION IN AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD

In February, 2008 Moose Meadows Farm was awarded this prestigious award for its outstanding contribution to the development and promotion of the birch syrup industry in British Columbia. The tasks completed associated with this award was the completion of "The Birch Syrup Production Manual - Tapping into Syrup Boreal Forest Style" which Heloise authored and the facilitation of two introductory birch syrup production workshops. This project was funded by Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia and sponsored by Quesnel Community & Economic Development Corporation.



2007 Innovator of the Year Award
The Northern BC Today's Woman Awards

In September, 2007 Heloise was honoured to receive the above award. She won this award after being nominated as she has demonstrated an outstanding achievement in innovation within her community by implementing new processes or systems or creating a new product or service. Additional information about the award can be found at www.todayswomanshow.com
Innovator of the Year
Award being presented to Heloise by Adele Yakemchuk, Account Manager, Business Development Bank of Canada

2007 Business Award

2007 HOME BASED BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
QUESNEL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

In February, 2008 Moose Meadows Farm won the above award.
The award was sponsored by Integris Credit Union.



2007 ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN

Moose Meadows Farm operates as per an implemented Environmental Farm Plan through the Canada - BC EFP Programme. This plan encourages us to be better stewards of the land;  (b) Ensure the future of the BC agricultural industry through the further  implementation of Beneficial Management Practices; (c) Foster partnerships with agencies; (d) Be a proactive process to help farmers and ranchers identify environmental opportunities and risks on their own land; (e) Be confidential and voluntary; (f) Raise awareness of progress being made on the land; Improve farm profitability; (g) Improve the public perception of agriculture; (h) Reduce conflicts between agriculture and environmental interest; and (i) Reduce wildlife impacts to agricultural lands.

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