Take a look at the latest advisor news and program information!
IAF Advisor Update | March 11, 2026
Hello Advisors, Happy March! Hope you are having a great Wednesday 🙂Take a look at some quick updates (emails are recorded as posts on IAF Connect)! BMP Updates Just a quick reminder[...]
IAF Advisor Update | End of Fiscal Approaching
Hello Advisors, Happy end of February, we are coming at you with a couple of Advisor updates! 2026/27 BMP Just a quick reminder on BMP 2026/27: The lifetime per farm cap[...]
IAF Update | Upcoming BMP Information
Hello Advisors, Happy beginning of February! We are reaching out with an update for you while we go into BMP season. BMP Plans & Designs Requirements The Ministry of Agriculture[...]
IAF Advisor Update January | BMP & Staffing Updates
Hello Advisors, Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great winter break and holiday season. I am reaching out with some updates on the BMP program, the upcoming[...]
EFP Advisor Update | December 2025
Hello Advisors, Happy December! We have a big update for you today: Client and Advisor EFP Surveys This week, we will be sending out an EFP Client Survey as part[...]
IAF | EFP Request Assignment – COI Declaration
We have now fully transitioned to assigning all EFP requests through the IAF Portal. Please note that when an EFP request is assigned to you, an automated email notification is sent[...]
IAF | EFP Update
Hello Advisors! Workbooks have been received in-house, and requests are on their way. We just had a couple of reminders and updates for you. EFP Implementation Signs The process for[...]
IAF Event Season
Good afternoon Team Advisors, As we’re coming into event season, we are hoping to invite a few advisors to attend tradeshows and events alongside IAF to provide your invaluable expertise.[...]
EFP Program and Requests Update
Hello Advisors! Exciting news – EFP is shifting into the Client Portal! This new process will hopefully streamline the EFP-BMP pipeline and get clients familiar with the portal before they apply[...]
IAF | EFP Advisor Update September 19
Hello Advisors! We have some IAF News to share with you - IAF Program Manager assignments are shifting a bit! Long story short, we're excited to welcome Alana Wilson back[...]
EFP Provincial Quarterly Meeting Recording
Hello Advisors! Please see link https://zoom.us/rec/share/tC4FEGyb5xs8NJ3G3vYBN07ue3uTPMqeDz4lYlk1OagbT76nrANA9wprj5-0Qxxl.0rRzMjiKRObnCDxc?startTime=1750880671000 Passcode: 6.&BEgGu
EFP Provincial Quarterly Meeting
Hi Ministry Specialists and EFP Planning Advisors, IAF and the Ministry are pleased to introduce a new series of training and engagement opportunities to support AF’s agri-environmental extension efforts and[...]
Upcoming RHA Training Alert!
We have some exciting news from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture about an upcoming Riparian Health Assessment (RHA) training! This is a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge in this area,[...]
Water Management Planning Workshops
We have some exciting news from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture about an upcoming workshop on Water Management Plans! This is a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge in[...]
Event Season 2024/25 Invitation
As we’re entering event season, we hope to invite a few advisors to attend tradeshows and events alongside IAF to provide your invaluable expertise. The following table shows the events[...]
Advisor Update | October 2024
Good afternoon advisors, We’re happy to inform you that IAF is in the process of contracting up to 7 new EFP Advisors. Selection of the new advisors was prioritized based[...]
IAF Contract Advisors: update and survey!
Hello IAF Advisor Team, I hope this message finds you well. Over the past year, IAF has seen significant growth in its program delivery! In 2023/24, IAF has project commitments[...]
FLA Sign Distribution Heads-Up
Hello FLA Advisors, IAF is in the process of completing an FLA Sign-Mailout from our office in Victoria. As important contributors to FLA, we wanted to provide some details in[...]
NEW Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (AWP)
Hello Advisors, Later today, IAF is officially launching the new ag water infrastructure program called the Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (AWP). Through this program, the Government of BC seeks to[...]
Update | BMP Water Infrastructure Changes
The Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) program has reopened for Plans & Design applications since March 12, 2024, and Water Infrastructure applications on April 2, 2024 (with producers able to submit their Water Infrastructure[...]
IAF | Update | BMP Plans & Designs | NOT CLOSING
I am pleased to share some great news with you. This morning, IAF and the Ministry had a meeting, and we have successfully devised a plan to extend the intake[...]
Updated S-CAP EFP Reporting Requirements
We have now entered the 2024/25 Fiscal Year, and as such, there are specific Federal and Provincial Reporting requirements that we must adhere to for participation in Sustainable-Canadian Agricultural Partnership[...]
EFP and BMP Updates
I trust this message finds you all in good spirits. Following discussions and feedback from both yourselves and producers, it has become evident that additional support is necessary for the[...]
Upcoming Ministry of Agriculture Workshops
Join us for a conversation about drought! Towards our goal of helping producers prepare for drought and better understand how drought management decisions are made in B.C., the Ministry of[...]
EFP February and March Invoice Notice
The February invoice report is now available on the IAF Contractor Portal. Please note that the due date for February invoice submission is March 1st, 2024. As you all know,[...]
2024 BMP Intake Updates
The intake for the Riparian & Grazing, Biodiversity, and Nutrient & Waste Management will open on January 30, 2024. We are reaching out to highlight some updates to BMP intakes[...]
IAF 2024 Updates!
Dear Team Advisors,I hope this post finds you well and in good spirits as we step into the new year. Happy New Year to each one of you!I am reaching[...]
Happy Holidays from IAF!
I know Carl from way back. Just thought I'd share that he sent me a lovely note and the humourous photo. IAF Gear in action!!! Thank you to all who[...]
EFP Update – December 2023
Hello EFP Advisors, We’re thrilled to be able to provide you with an update about upcoming BMP program intakes! As trusted stakeholders, we’ve been given permission to share the details[...]
Changes to the EFP Report Form November 16, 2023
We are making changes to the EFP Report form to align with new S-CAP reporting requirements. The new form will be implemented in the EFP portal on November 16, 2023. Please have all “In Progress”[...]
November EFP PA Training
Please mark your calendars as there will be a training session on Wednesday, November 15 – Thursday, November 16, 2023. Here are some details to assist with your planning: Location: [...]
Opportunity: November Communications Training
The BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network (BCARN) is hosting Seeding Success: Getting Your Research Into the Hands of Farmers, a three-part communications training course hosted by the BC Agricultural Climate[...]
EFP Invoicing Updates
I would like to bring to your attention the following information pertaining to invoicing on the IAF Contractor portal: Please restrict the use of the contractor portal to EFP-related invoicing exclusively.[...]
S-CAP EFP Contract Uplift Process
Over the last weeks, as we have commenced rolling out the EFP program for the 2023-24 fiscal year under the new S-CAP agreement, we have acknowledged that we may need[...]
August 10th Advisor Contract Q&A Session
For all those who were unable to attend the meeting, please see the notes below. All those who attended the meeting on 10th August 2023 will be able to bill[...]
NEW IAF Advisor Site
Welcome to IAF Connect! Our new resource for the IAF Advisor Team. Here you will find news and updates to help you with your contracted work for IAF. Please take[...]
Biosecurity Refresh
Biosecurity Protocol is often in place at Greenhouses/Nurseries, Floriculture operations, Dairy, Poultry Clean footwear/hands Do not drive vehicles into production areas Report to the office and fill-in the visitor log[...]
