Popular Surrey potato farm has lease extended for another year
Every year, the Heppell family grows roughly 50 million servings of potatoes and other crops on a 220-acre parcel near 192nd Street and 36th Avenue.
A beloved potato farm in Surrey has secured a lease extension for an additional year, as the demand for locally sourced food and the prevention of food insecurity persists. Every year, the Heppell family cultivates around 50 million servings of potatoes and various other crops on a 220-acre plot situated near 192nd Street and 36th Avenue. The land is administered by the federal government and leased to the family on a year-to-year basis, and it does not belong to the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Earlier this year, Tyler Heppel informed Global News that their lease might be terminated to make the land available for alternative uses, such as housing or warehouses. Moreover, three First Nations have expressed a desire to reclaim a parcel of land within their ancestral territory. The Heppells initiated a petition to preserve the farm, which has garnered support from over 90,000 individuals. The "Buy Canadian" movement is growing in popularity as a response to the escalating trade dispute with the United States.
During a press conference on Tuesday, Industry Minister Melanie Joly encouraged Canadians to purchase Canadian goods. She stated, "When you opt for a Canadian product, you're not only putting pressure on the U.S. right now; you're safeguarding jobs." Eby added, "And again, I'm calling upon British Columbians, if you have a choice, please don't travel to the United States.
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