 Hello, I'm Dom McCrae, BC's Minister of Agriculture. You know, from the west coast of Vancouver Island, where we have great shellfish, to the northeast corner of British Columbia, where cattle roam, BC is blessed with incredible agriculture. From serving a traditional BC turkey, chicken, or Christmas goose, a platter of fresh seafood, BC ham, pork, or grass-fed beef, the options for serving a truly BC holiday meal are phenomenal. But serving local foods does more than rink smiles to those receiving a healthy and great-tasting meal. It supports our province's farming families, communities, and 61,000 British Columbians that work so hard to produce our food. The people that grow our fruits and vegetables, provide our dairy and eggs, the masters of our vineyards, and all the artisans who use their skill and love of food to prepare the best-tasting products in the world. By choosing local foods, you support your community and our province. So from a local market to the grocery store aisle, I encourage you to serve BC foods for your holiday meals, and I challenge you to keep doing it all year long. Buying BC food is the perfect New Year's resolution for British Columbians looking for healthier diets, a lighter carbon footprint, locally grown food, and supporting a diverse economy. On behalf of myself and all the hard-working men and women at the Ministry of Agriculture, we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. And please celebrate BC Agriculture not just this holiday season, but all through the year. Merry Christmas.