City of Kamloops Food and Urban Agriculture Plan

Topic(s): Economic Development, Education, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Nutrition and Public Health, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Urban Agriculture, Waste Management, Water Management

Sub-topic(s): community food system education, composting, farmers' markets, food processing, local food culture, local procurement, partnerships/advocacy/liaising, research and data collection, soil, zoning

Region: Thompson-Nicola | Document Type: Food Strategy | Year: 2015

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Topic

Subtopic

Policy or Policy Excerpt

Document Location

food production;

urban agriculture;

 

Utilize existing land and infrastructure for sustainable urban food production

5.1.1

food production;

urban agriculture;

zoning;

Review zoning and other regulations to support urban and local agriculture

5.1.2

food sales, access and procurement

 

Support increased accessibility of local food production

5.1.3

processing, storage & distribution; food sales, access and procurement;

food processing;

Support commercial and community-based food processing facilities

5.2.1

food sales, access and procurement;

local procurement;

Review regulations and policies to support local purchasing

5.3.1

economic development;

 

Expand networks to support the economic sustainability of the food system

5.3.2

food sales, access and procurement

farmers’ markets;

Promote farmers' markets and business models that provide fresh foods and support local producers

5.3.3

food sales, access and procurement;

nutrition and public health

 

Increase access to healthy, local food for food-insecure populations

5.3.5

education

local food culture;

Celebrate our agricultural heritage

5.4.1

education

local food culture;

 

Promote the local food system through place-making efforts

5.4.3

water management;

 

Pursue innovations in water usage

5.5.1

waste management;

composting;

Reduce and recycle food waste and build healthy soils

5.5.2

education;

community food systems education;

Promote and facilitate knowledge transfer and skill development

5.6.1

education;

community food systems education;

Utilize existing resources for food system education

5.6.2

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

Partnerships/advocacy/liaising;

Utilize partnerships to build capacity for food system health and sustainability

5.6.3

education;

community food systems education;

Promote food system education for specific population groups

5.6.4

education;

research and data collection;

Encourage food systems research

5.6.5

Town of Sylvan Lake Municipal Development Plan

Topic(s): Economic Development, Education, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Nutrition and Public Health, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Urban Agriculture, Waste Management, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management

Sub-topic(s): community food system education, composting, farmers' markets, pesticide and pest management, urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2014

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policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

nutrition & public health;

economic development;

   Food Security Encourage research, policies and programs that increase food security, improve health outcomes and create social and economic opportunities. CH-2.1

education;

urban agriculture;

food production;

community food systems education;

urban gardens/orchard;

 Greater Access to Community and Home Gardens Encourage where appropriate, the creation of new community gardens on public lands, as well as the retention of existing community gardens. Provide educational seminars for home gardening covering topics such as climate tolerant species and types of gardening beds. CH-2.2
waste management;

composting;

urban gardens/orchard;

 Food Waste Encourage food waste composting ranging from individual households to neighbourhood coordination with community gardens. NE-4.3

food sales, access and procurement;

education;

farmer's markets;

community food system education;

 Support for Farmer's Markets Encourage broad access to fresh foods through farmer’s markets and work with educational providers to increase awareness on the value of food. CH-2.4

nutrition & public health;

food sales, access and procurement;

   10 Community Health Access to Local Food The World Food Summit of 1996 defined food security as existing “when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life”. Commonly, the concept of food security is defined as including both physical and economic access to food that meets people's dietary needs as well as their food preferences. Food security is built on three pillars: • Food availability: sufficient quantities of food available on a consistent basis; • Food access: having sufficient resources to obtain appropriate foods for a nutritious diet; and • Food use: appropriate use based on knowledge of basic nutrition and care, as well as adequate water and sanitation. Food security is a complex sustainable development issue, linked to health through malnutrition, but also to sustainable economic development, environment and trade. CH-2

wildlife/environmental/pest management;

urban agriculture;

pesticide and pest management;

urban gardens/orchard;

 Landscaping and Gardening Encourage environmentally responsible landscaping and gardening practices that reduce water use and water pollution, including the increased use of locally appropriate species and reduced use of fertilizers and pesticides NE-2.3

 

Town of Stony Plain Family Garden Project

Topic(s): Education, Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): community food system education, demonstration farm, urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2010

Launched in 2010, the Family Garden Project offers residents access to raised-bed garden plots and related programming. As the site is an organic demonstration farm, all users must agree to use only the pre-approved / specified products for fertilizer and pest control.

Town of Beaumont Environmental Master Plan

Topic(s): Education, Urban Agriculture, Waste Management

Sub-topic(s): community food system education, composting, urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2012

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document location
waste management; composting; Encourage residents to do composting in their own backyards by developing a program to sell backyard composters to residents. Several Capital Region municipalities currently run similar programs. p. 22

education;

urban agriculture;

urban gardens/orchards;

community food system education;

 Beaumont will continue to promote and encourage the use of community gardens. This is a great way for residents to learn about land stewardship, meet each other, and grow their own local food. It also relates back to Beaumont’s history as a farming community. p. 26

 

City of Calgary Municipal Development Plan

Topic(s): Education, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Production, Urban Agriculture, Waste Management, Water Management

Sub-topic(s): community food system education, composting, food distribution, stormwater management, urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2009

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urban agriculture;

 urban gardens/orchard; Parks, open spaces and outdoor recreation h. Ensure sufficient community open space provision in Inner City and Established Areas by maintaining a minimum of 2.0 hectares of open space per 1,000 residents. Calculations should be applied to logical community clusters where parks and recreation amenities are accessible and shared between communities. Community open space includes areas dedicated for schools; community centres; playfields; outdoor performance spaces; community gardens; and habitat areas that offer public amenity. 2.3.4 h

urban agriculture;

food production;

 urban gardens/orchard; Complete communities Objective: Foster distinctive, complete communities with a strong sense of place. Communities should be planned according to the following criteria for complete communities and provide spaces for community gardens and local food production 2.2.4 b (vii)
food processing, storage & distribution; food distribution; Goods movement Objective: To recognize the important economic role of goods movement by providing a safe, efficient and connective goods movement network that supports the Calgary International Airport, the Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP) intermodal facilities, transportation and distribution districts and goods movement routes, while also minimizing impacts on surrounding communities 3.4

food production;

 

 Future Greenfield Area Future Greenfield Areas are those large land areas in the city identified for future urban development that do not have an approved ASP in place. Planning for these areas should identify Activity Centres and/or Corridors that provide for a variety of housing types, opportunities for daily needs within walking distance to residential communities, and centres for transit access. Supporting the land use pattern is a street network that connects residents, jobs and commercial services through direct automobile, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian routes. The overall community design should integrate natural area protection within the open space and green infrastructure systems. Land use policies a. Future Greenfield Areas should: iv. Allow for local food production. 3.6.2 a (iv)

water management;

urban agriculture;

education;

waste management;

composting;

stormwater management;

community food system education;

 Green infrastructure Objective: Connect green infrastructure throughout the urban fabric b. Identify and protect strategic parcels, blocks, and corridors that increase ecosystem connectivity, provide opportunities for source control of stormwater infiltration, promote food production and composting, and encourage play and learning. 2.6.1 b

urban agriculture;

water management;

stormwater management;

urban gardens/orchard;

 Alternative Use Open Space Alternative Use Open Space (AUOS) consists of land acquired by The City, through dedication or otherwise, for purposes other than those of Recreational and Environmental Open Space such as plazas, utility corridors, urban agriculture, community gardens and stormwater management facilities. AUOS is planned to be functionally connected with the broader open space network and meet the objectives of MDP sections 2.3.4 (“Parks, open spaces and outdoor recreation”) and 2.6.1 (“Green infrastructure”), and is directed by the policies therein. 1. Planning for Acquired Alternative Use Open Space a. Lands should be functionally connected to other open space via green infrastructure. b. Lands should be used, in part, to establish buffers to help maintain the ecological function of protected EOS. c. Lands should be planned and designed to support stormwater management, while not negatively affecting public use of the area. d. Impervious surfaces and compacted soils should be minimized to allow stormwater to soak into the ground and replenish ground water supplies. volume 2: section 3.4.3 (pg 36)

 

Metro Vancouver Regional Food System Strategy & Action Plan

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Economic Development, Education, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Nutrition and Public Health, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Urban Agriculture, Waste Management, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management

Sub-topic(s): ALR, aquaculture, climate change and greenhouse gases, community food system education, emergency preparedness, food distribution, food processing, food recovery/gleaning/donation, food storage, local food culture, local procurement, new entrants to farming, urban farm, wildlife and ecosystem management

Region: Metro Vancouver | Document Type: Food Strategy | Year: 2011

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Topic

 Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location Language Rating 
food production;
development and productive use of agricultural land;		 ALR; Protect agricultural land for
food production		 1.1  
wildlife/environmental/pest management; aquaculture;
wildlife and ecosystem management;		 Restore fish habitat and
protect sustainable sources of seafood		 1.2  
food production;
development and productive use of agricultural land;		   Enable expansion of agricultural production 1.3  
food production; new entrans to farming; Invest in a new generation of food producers 1.4  
food production;
urban agriculture;		 urban farm; Expand commercial food production in urban areas 1.5  
food processing, storage and distribution;
economic development;		 food processing;
food storage;
food distribution;		 Increase the capacity to process, warehouse and distribute local foods 2.1  

food sales, access and procurement;

economic development;

 local procurement; Include local foods in the purchasing policies of large public institutions 2.2  

food sales, access and procurement;

economic development;

   Increase direct marketing opportunities for local foods 2.3  
economic development;   Further develop value chains within the food sector 2.4  
policy partnerships, advocacy and development;   Review government policies and programs to ensure they enable the expansion of the local food sector 2.5  
nutrition and public health;   Enable residents to make healthy food choices 3.1  
education; community food systems education; Communicate how food choices support sustainability 3.2  
education; community food systems education; Enhance food literacy and skills in schools 3.3  
education; local food culture; Celebrate the taste of local foods and the diversity of cuisines 3.4  
food sales, access and procurement;
nutrition and public health;		 community food systems education; Improve access to nutritious food among vulnerable groups 4.1  
food production;
urban agriculture;		   Encourage urban agriculture 4.2  
food sales, access and procurement;
waste management;		 food recovery/gleaning/donation; Enable non-profit organizations to recover nutritious food 4.3  
wildlife/environmental/pest management; wildlife and ecosystem management; Protect and Enhance Ecosystem Goods and Services 5.1  
waste management;   Reduce waste in the food system 5.2  
wildlife/environmental/pest management; wildlife and ecosystem management; Facilitate adoption of environmentally sustainable practices 5.3  
  climate change and greenhouse gases; emergency preparedness; Prepare for the impacts of climate change 5.4  

 

Metro Vancouver's Regional Food System Action Plan adopted in 2016, outlines the actions that actions that local governments are planning to undertake in the next 3-5 years to advance implementation of the Regional Food System Strategy.

Download Metro Vancouver's Regional Food System Action Plan. 

See Metro Vancouver's website for more details.

 

City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1950

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Education, Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): community food system education, urban gardens/orchard

Region: Columbia-Shuswap | Document Type: Official Community Plan | Year: 2009

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education; community food system education; Increase community awareness of food security issues by encouraging local food production and purchasing, potentially creating local food co-ops. pg 41  

protection and productive use of agricultural land;

food production;

   Increase land use resilience by allowing and encouraging local food
production, local materials and services use, and protection of the local and regional agricultural lands.		 pg 56  

food production;

urban agriculture;

   Support production of locally grown food products and urban agriculture. pf 72-73  

urban agriculture;

food production;

 urban gardens/orchard; Support community gardens as a way of locally producing food. pg 72-73  

 

Gitanmaax Comprehensive Community Plan: 2012-2017

Topic(s): Education, First Nations and Indigenous Food Systems, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Nutrition and Public Health

Sub-topic(s): community food system education

Region: Kitimat-Stikine | Document Type: Comprehensive Community Plan (gitanmaax) | Year: 2012

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food sales, access and procurement;

nutrition and public health;

first nations and indigenous food systems;

   Continue to enhance the implementation of the meals on wheels and in-home care services for Elders. 2.3

food access, sales and procurement;

education;

first nations and indigenous food systems;

 community food system education; Deliver community workshops on food knowledge and food preparation and preservation skills. 2.4

 

Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Economic Development, Education, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Water Management, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management

Sub-topic(s): agri-tourism, agricultural industry services, ALR, ALR subdivision, aquaculture, community food system education, farmers' markets, food distribution, food processing, food storage, home occupation/home based businesses, irrigation and drainage, partnerships/advocacy/liaising, research and data collection, wildlife and ecosystem management, zoning

Region: Nanaimo | Year: 2011

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development and productive use of agricultural land;

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

ALR;

partnerships/advocacy/liaising;

Recognize the importance of agriculture to the region’s economy. To this end, the RDN and member municipalities agree to:

Encourage the provincial government to protect the agricultural land base through the ALR;

 7.14
development and productive use of agricultural land; ALR; Support the agricultural use of ALR lands within designated Urban Areas or Rural Village Areas except in instances where urban land uses have already been established at the time of the adoption of this RGS;
 		 7.14
  research and data collection; Support the preparation of a study of agriculture in the region for the purpose of identifying the issues and needs (both immediate and future) of the agricultural sector; 7.14
economic development;   Encourage and support value-added agricultural industries; and 7.14
development and productive use of agricultural land;   Enhance opportunities for agricultural activity on lands not in the ALR. 7.14
  aquaculture;

Recognize the importance of shellfish aquaculture to the region’s economy and environment. To this end the RDN and member municipalities agree to:

Support the management of the Shellfish Aquaculture leases by the provincial and federal governments;

 7.15

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

wildlife/environmental/pest management;

 aquaculture; Work collaboratively with the provincial and federal government to protect the shellfish aquaculture leases from wastewater or industrial runoff contamination;
 		 7.15
economic development; aquaculture; Encourage and support value-added shellfish  aquaculture industries;  7.15
development and productive use of agricultural land;

ALR;

partnerships/advocacy/liaising;

 Encourage and support the Agricultural Land Commission in retaining lands within the ALR for agricultural purposes. 8.1

development and productive use of agricultural land;

ALR subdivision;

ALR;

 Discourage the subdivision of agricultural lands. 8.2
economic development; zoning; Include provisions in their official community plans and zoning bylaws to allow for complementary land uses and activities that support the on-going viability of farming operations. 8.3
development and productive use of agricultural land; ALR; Establish agriculture as the priority use on land in the ALR. 8.4

development and productive use of agricultural land;

urban-agriculture conflict and edge planning;

 ALR; Minimize the potential impact non-farm land uses may have on farming operations and include policies in their official community plans and zoning bylaws that reduce the opportunity for land use conflicts to occur. 8.5
  home occupation/home based businesses; Encourage and support agricultural activity on lands that are not within the ALR. This may include small-scale home-based agricultural businesses. 8.6
economic development;

farmers' market;

food processing;

agricultural industry services;

agri-tourism;

Recognize the importance of value-added agricultural uses and complementary land use activities for the economic viability of farms. To support complementary farm uses, official community plans should consider:

· The provision of appropriately located agricultural support services and infrastructure;

· Reducing impediments to agricultural processing and related land uses;

· Allowing compatible complementary land use activities (e.g., agri-tourism);

· Allowing farmers’ markets and other outlets that sell local produce to locate in all parts of the community.

 8.7

food production;

education;

urban agriculture;

 community food system education; Encourage urban agriculture initiatives and support activities and programs that increase awareness of local food production within the region. 8.8
water management; irrigation and drainage; Support the appropriate use of water resources for irrigation of agricultural lands. 8.9
water management; irrigation and drainage; Support the provision of drainage infrastructure to flood-prone lands that do not lie within environmentally sensitive areas. 8.10

food sales, access and procurement;

economic development;

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

 irrigation and drainage; Work in collaboration with federal and provincial agencies, adjacent regional districts, and agricultural organizations to improve access to markets for agricultural products. 8.11

economic development;

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

 partnerships/advocacy/liaising; Support partnerships and collaborate with non-profit groups to enhance the economic viability of farms. 8.12
wildlife/environmental/pest management; wildlife and ecosystem management; Support farms that produce organic agricultural products and use sustainable farming practices. 8.13

food processing, storage and distribution;

food sales, access and procurement;

food processing;

food storage;

food distribution;

aquaculture;

 Support the production, processing, distribution and sale of locally grown produce (including shellfish). 8.14

City of Kamloops Social Plan

Topic(s): Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): community food system education, food distribution, food policy council

Region: Thompson-Nicola | Document Type: Other | Year: 2009

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policy partnerships, advocacy and development; food policy council; Continue to support the Kamloops Food Policy Council (KFPC) as the lead agency in the development of food policies in consultation with the local health authority…. See document for list of potential actions. 2.5.3
urban agriculture;   Support initiatives that contribute to the enhancement of conditions for urban agriculture. See document for list of potential actions. 2.5.3

nutrition and public health;

education;

food processing, distribution and storage'

community food system education;

food distribution;

 Support efforts to raise community awareness of role of healthy food and healthy
eating practices, including raising awareness of community food distribution
networks (e.g. food banks). 		 2.5.3

 

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