Farmers Information Service opens to help farmers in the Peace

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. –  The Province has announced that the Farmers Information Service has opened to help farmers and other landowners in the Peace River Regional District navigate their interactions with the oil and gas industry.

According to the Government, the Farmers Information Service provides information at no charge to help landowners with questions or challenges they experience with oil and gas development, and to help them access opportunities that come from such development.

Farmers and landowners can receive assistance with:

* understanding the regulatory aspects of the oil and gas industry;

* their rights as landowners when working with oil and gas companies;

* support to prepare for meetings with energy companies; and

* referrals to professional services when appropriate.

The FIS will be led by Maria Reschke and will be located in Fort St. John and will be available for virtual meetings.

The FIS can be reached at 250 329-4686 or by email farmersinformationservice@gmail.com.