The British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission has created a process to help producers make more informed business decisions.
In advance of the 2013 crop, greenhouse vegetable producers can file a crop mix intention report.
The process allows producers to adjust current production allocations during the August to February period in advance of the 2013 crop year.
Each month, the commission sends information to producers about projected 2013 greenhouse vegetable production allocations.
Producers can then determine if they wish to file an initial or follow-up crop intention report. Producers will have the ability to submit an intention report that amends one filed earlier.
Individual producer Production Allocations will be fixed by the commission as of March 1 next year.
Producers that do not want to change their 2012 production allocation do not have to file an intention report. The 2013 production allocation will be as it was for 2012.
Information will be first circulated to producers in August.
