Here's an opportunity to test your knowledge of the history of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. While we cannot offer prizes for correct answers, we hope you have fun delving into these somewhat obscure corners of ministry history. To see the answers, click on the word "Answer" below each question.

The questions and answers were compiled by Jeff Barber, Manager, Recorded Information, BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands.

1. Who was the first "permanent" government official of the BC Department of Agriculture?
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2. In what year was the Department of Agriculture Act established?
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3. A contest that was sponsored by the department in 1912 was the first North American "chicken contest".  What type of chicken contest was it?
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4. In what year was the BC Fisheries Act given Royal Assent?
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5. Who was the first Commissioner of Fisheries?
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6. In 1907 the Canneries Revenue Act was given Royal Assent. What was the annual fee for the operation of one line of a cannery?
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