BC growers call for more access to store shelves

Canada August 21, 2026 08:03 AM

B.C. farmers say they're not being given the opportunity to fill the 'lettuce gap' in local stores. As Taya Fast reports, one producer says local growers should come first when it comes to store shelves, and not just be an alternative.

BC growers call for more access to store shelves

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