Industry Warns of Problems Facing BC Dairy Industry After Heat Wave, Flooding

Industry Warns of Problems Facing BC Dairy Industry After Heat Wave, Flooding
Stranded cattle are seen during a community rescue operation after rainstorms caused flooding and landslides, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Nov. 16, 2021. Reuters/Jesse Winter
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ABBOTSFORD, B.C.—As farmers clean up after a series of storms hit southern British Columbia, an industry official and operator say some will be forced to leave the industry as costs pile up.

A series of “atmospheric rivers” in mid−November forced thousands from their homes and left at least four people dead.