City of Abbotsford Agriculture Strategy

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

Sub-topic(s): water rate for agriculture, zoning, ALR, tax mechanisms, new entrants to farming, agricultural industry services, climate change and greenhouse gases, agri-tourism, agricultural impact assessment, gravel extraction, leasing of land for agriculture, waste to energy, composting, 'benefit to agriculture' language, roads in agricultural land, farm traffic, wildlife and ecosystem management, BC environmental farm plan, partnerships/advocacy/liaising, community food system education, signage in agricultural areas, irrigation and drainage, research and data collection, siting and coverage, farmers' markets, farm worker accommodation, residential development, urban gardens/orchard

Region: Fraser Valley | Document Type: Agriculture Area Plan/Strategy | Year: 2011

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Topic Sub-topic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
water management;

water rate for agriculture;

ALR;

 Decouple rural servicing rates to non-agricultural farmland uses in the ALR from
preferential rates in support of agriculture		 5.1 ( c)
  zoning; tax mechanisms; Develop a more contemporary definition of agriculture, with taxation implications, to
support market opportunities in the peri-urban region		 5.1 (d)
education; new entrants to farming;  Pursue initiatives to train young people and attract new entrants into agriculture 5.1 (g)

food processing, storage and distribution;

development and productive use of agricultural land;

agricultural industry services;

ALR;

 Facilitate ancillary developments on agricultural lands in the ALR 5.1 (h)
waste management; education;

climate change and greenhouse gases;

research and data collection;

 Pursue research into processes and technology innovations that address agricultural issues including: management of agricultural by-products, energy production, agricultural responses to climate change, agronomic impacts of gravel extraction, eco-industrial technologies and solutions, agriculture-related problems and science based solutions 5.1 (i)
economic development; research and data collection; Utilize the City’s Agricultural Trust fund to further agricultural investment, research and innovation 5.1 (j)

Food sales, access and procurement;

economic development;

farmers' markets;

agri-tourism;

 Pursue strategies to promote the local food system, such as the development of a permanent Farmers Market and other marketing facilities, and integrating agro-tourism into the City’s tourism theme 5.1 (k)
 

farm worker accommodation;

partnerships/advocacy/liaising;

 Work with industry and government agencies to support the employment of seasonal and foreign agricultural workers, with respect to working conditions, accommodations, cultural services and accessibility to workers. 5.1 (l)
 

agricultural impact assessment;

gravel extraction; 

 Require agricultural impact assessments and reclamation plans for gravel extraction
projects, to be submitted to the City prior to extraction		 5.2 (b)
land access; leasing of land for agriculture; Support the leasing of farmland (including the existing MLS system) with additional
mechanisms (agreement templates, websites and incentives) that identify potential
landlords and tenants.		 5.2 (c )
development and productive use of agricultural land;

roads in agriclutural land;

siting and coverage;

 Consider ways of reducing wasteful use of agricultural land for excessive building footprints, access roads, and inappropriate siting 5.2 (f)
development and productive use of agricultural land;

tax mechanisms;

residential development;

 nvestigate creating a tax classification to tax rural residential at urban residential rates 5.2 (g)
development and productive use of agricultural land; residential development;  Consider ways of tightening rural residential eligibility for farm classification. 5.2 (h)
waste management; agricultural industry services; Consider centralized sites for pursuing industry solutions and enabling farm and
processing (organic and non-organic) wastes to be handled together		 5.3 (a)
waste management; waste to energy; Explore synergies between waste management and energy production 5.3 (b)
waste management;

composting;

'net benefit to agriculture' language;

waste to energy;

 Support cost efficient waste management solutions (such as anaerobic digestion,
gasification, composting, recycling, etc.), provided these solutions offer a net benefit to
agriculture and do not negatively impact the environment.		 5.3 (c )
waste management;  research and data collection; Encourage and attract research and investigation into eco-industrial technologies and
solutions. 		 5.3 (d)
  agricultural industry services; Continue to attract agri-industrial investment to industrial-business lands 5.4 (a)
development and productive use of agricultural land; agricultural industry services; In consultation with the ALC, investigate the feasibility of developing agri-industrial uses
in the ALR in relation to farms, servicing and transportation infrastructure, and City-led
agri-industrial investment policies and initiatives		 5.4 (c )
economic development; research and data collection; Explore opportunities to attract agri-industrial research, technology, expertise, and
funding into the City		 5.4 (d)
  agricultural industry services; Pursue the development of an agri-food technology cluster in the City directly connected
to the agricultural production base. 		 5.4 (g)
water management; irrigation and drainage;  Encourage farmers to develop irrigation plans to quantify water needs and assist the City
in water supply planning		 5.5 (a)

urban-agriculture conflict and edge planning;

development and productive use of agricultural land;

road in agricultural land; farm traffic;

ALR;

 Plan transportation corridors in the ALR to facilitate access to farmland, minimize
disruptions to farming operations and reducing vehicle conflicts		 5.5 (b)
  irrigation and drainage; Investigate providing infrastructure bundles (water, sewer, electrical, hook-up to the grid)
to areas suited/targeted for certain types of agriculture		 5.5 (c)
water management; irrigation and drainage; Improve the ability of drainage systems to eliminate flooding of agricultural lands from
upland storm water runoff. 		 5.5 (g)
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

wildlife and ecosystem management;

BC environmental farm plan;

 Promote and support completion of environmental farm plans and use of Beneficial
Management Practices (BMPs) to improve agricultural operations and provide
environmental benefits		 5.6 (a)

water management;

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

irrigation and drainage;

partnerships/advocacy/liaising;;

  Continue to promote farmer’s interests with agencies regulating maintenance of
drainage, irrigation and flood control systems		 5.6 (b)
policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

partnerships/advocacy/liaising;;

 Designate City staff positions to strengthen understandings and relationships between
farmers and government (economic development officer for agriculture, agricultural
liaisons)		 5.6 (c)

water management;

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

partnerships/advocacy/liaising;;

 Involve the City in reviews and processes dealing with agency regulations affecting
agriculture and in developing more ‘agriculture-friendly’ protocols for ditch and drainage
maintenance		 5.6 (d)
education; partnerships/advocacy/liaising; Raise awareness of farmers on the requirements of senior legislation (e.g., provide
presentations to DDI and ASCA AGMs, prepare brochures, etc.)		 5.6 (e)
water management; irrigation and drainage; Develop agriculture-friendly scheduling processes to minimize impacts on agriculture
and facilitate City access onto private land for the purposes of ditch and drainage
maintenance		 5.6 (f)

policy partnerships,

advocacy and development;

 partnerships/advocacy/liaising;; Create an agricultural variance committee to deal with special circumstances where the City of Abbotsford has jurisdiction 5.6 (g)
education; community food system education; Enhance agriculture education at schools 5.7 (a)

urban agriculture;

education;

urban gardens/orchard;

community food systems education;

 Support community gardens and/or urban agriculture demonstration projects and programs that promote agricultural awareness among City residents 5.7 (b)
education; community food systems education; Improve local business awareness of agriculture 5.7 (c)

education;

economic development;

signage in agricultural areas;

community food systems education;

agri-tourism;

 Create signage that identifies agricultural sub-areas or “neighbourhoods” within the City,
what is grown there, among other things, provides directional signage for agri-tourism,
and directs motorists to respect farm traffic		 5.7 (d)

City of Vancouver Food Charter

Topic(s): 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): composting, food recovery/gleaning/donation, livestock, local food culture, soil

Region: Metro Vancouver | Document Type: Food Charter | Year: 2007

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Topic Sub-topic Policy or Policy Excerpt
policy partnerships, advocacy and development;    Be leaders in municipal and regional food-related policies and programs. 
food production;    Support regional farmers and food producers.

waste management;

urban agriculture;

 food recovery/gleaning/donation; Expand urban agriculture and food recovery opportunities.

waste management;

wildlife/environmental/pest management;

composting;

soil;

 Promote composting and the preservation of healthy soil.
food production; livestock; Encourage humane treatment of animals raised for food.
wildlife/environmental/pest management;   Support sustainable agriculture and preserve farm land resources.

food sales, access and procurement;

nutrition and public health;

   Improve access to healthy and affordable foods.
nutrition and public health;   Increase the health of all members of our city.
education; local food culture; Talk together and teach each other about food.

 

North Shore Food Charter

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

Sub-topic(s): food recovery/gleaning/donation, wildlife and ecosystem management, community food system education, local food culture, partnerships/advocacy/liaising

Region: Metro Vancouver | Document Type: Food Charter | Year: 2013

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Topic Sub-Topic Policy or Policy Excerpt

food sales, access and procurement;

nutrition and public health;

  

We strive for everyone to have access to food choices that are:

-Safe, whole, fresh, minimally processed
-Of high quality across all North Shore jurisdictions
-Affordable for everyone
-Available with dignity and without barriers in all North Shore jurisdictions

waste management;

wildlife/environmental/pest management;

wildlife and ecosystem management;

food recovery/gleaning/donation;

We strive to:

-Support practices that protect or enhance natural ecosystems (land and water) through all stages of the food system.       -
Reclaim, recycle and re-purpose food to the greatest extent possible minimize the harmful environmental impact of food production and consumption (including transportation, packaging, processing etc.) whenever possible.
policy partnerships, advocacy and development; partnerships/advocacy/liaising;

We strive to:

-Inform the public about food security issues and support initiatives being pursued in other jurisdictions
-Advocate around food system issues regionally, provincially and nationally
-Consider and promote food security in the development of regulations and policies
economic development;;  

We strive to:

-Strengthen the local food sector’s growth and development
-Attract and promote innovative and viable food-centered enterprises
-Create jobs in our community by encouraging local food enterprise.

education;

nutrition and public health;

local food culture;

community food system education;

We strive to:

-Promote the connection between food and mental, physical and spiritual health
-Celebrate and support food cultures
-Support information sharing, education and training for children and adults that builds awareness, skills and capacity for food literacy

 

City of Pitt Meadows Agricultural Plan

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Economic Development, Education, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Urban - Agriculture Conflict & Edge Planning, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management

Sub-topic(s): 'benefit to agriculture' language, agricultural advisory committee, ALR, ALR subdivision, disclosure agreement, farm home plate, partnerships/advocacy/liaising, recreational use of agricultural land, research and data collection, residential development, wildlife and ecosystem management

Region: Metro Vancouver | Document Type: Agriculture Area Plan/Strategy | Year: 2000

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policy partnerships, advocacy and development; agricultural advisory committee;
partnerships/advocacy/liaising;		 Establish a Standing Agricultural Advisory Committee of Council. Suggested membership on the Committee includes a member of Council as liaison, two representatives nominated from the Pitt Meadows Farmers Institute, two representatives from the farming community at large, a representative representing agri-tourism interests, one member representing the Chamber of Copmmerce, one member representing ecological interests, one member representing the Katzie First Nation as a non-voting member.     
 		 4.1;

urban-agriculture conflict/edge planning;


education;

 disclosure agreement;
ALR;
residential development;		 Request the Real Estate Board to require realtors be adequately trained about the ALR and the Farm Practices Protection Act in order to properly inform potential purchasers of ALR land about living in an agricultural area and an appropriate disclosure statement be signed. The APSC also recommends Council confirm with the Real Estate Board their commitment to maintain all ALR land in the Reserve and that tools to assist realtors with education, such as the BCMAF publication “Countryside and You”, be made available.
 		 4.3;
economic development; agri-tourism;
agricultural advisory committee;
partnerships/advocacy/liaising;

 		 Support and encourage agri-tourism in Pitt Meadows and liaise with the Canadian Agri-Tourism Network and the Standing Agricultural Advisory Committee to develop a strategy for agri-tourism options consistent with already existing agricultural enterprises. 
 		 4.6;
development and productive use of agricultural land; ALR subdivision;
ALR;
' benefit to agriculture' language;		 Support subdivision of agricultural parcels only where the number of parcels does not increase, there are no parcels created that are less than 20 acres,  and there is a net benefit to agriculture, as determined by the local Approving Officer in consultation with the Standing Agricultural Advisory Committee, with the exception of home site severance for retiring farmers consistent with existing Agricultural  Land Commission policy. Whenever possible, actively look for ways to consolidate smaller parcels to larger ones. 4.8;
development and productive use of agricultural land; farm home plate;
residential development;		 Contain all future residential and farm-help dwellings within a strategically located building “envelope” in a manner that optimizes agricultural production in accordance with a policy to be developed by the District of Pitt Meadows in consultation with the Standing Agricultural Advisory Committee, the ALC and the BCMAF. 4.9;

development and productive use of agricultural land;


policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

 ALR;
residential development;
partnerships/advocacy/liaising;		 To maximize the agricultural land available for future agricultural uses, request the Province to review policies on non-resident ownership currently in place in other jurisdictions and consider implementing policies to encourage agricultural uses of all agricultural lands and reduce potential speculation on value of farmland. 4.11;
economic development; agricultural industry services; Investigate a suitable site for an Agricultural Industrial Park, to house value-added agricultural enterprise activities that do not meet the criteria as developed for value-added agricultural enterprise activities on a farm site....( The APSC recommends the site be selected in consultation with the Standing Agricultural Advisory Committee, Engineering and Development Services, the general public and other relevant groups. 4.13;
food processing, storage and distribution; zoning;
 		 Allow storage of farm inputs on a bona fide farm without further regulation, provided the farm input is not environmentally hazardous, is necessary for the farm operation, will be used in one growing year, and is safely stored at least 15 metres from natural watercourses, ditches or streams and is in accordance with established provincial legislation, regulation, and best practices guidelines.  4.17;
wildlife/environmental/pest management; wildlife and ecosystem management;
research and data collection;		 Have the Standing Agricultural Advisory Committee, in consultation with BCMAF, the Pitt Meadows Farmers Institute and others, encourage further research into, review of, and adoption of, alternative bird management practices that are less intrusive than bird cannons.  4.18;
wildlife/environmental/pest management; wildlife and ecosystem management;
research and data collection;
agricultural advisory committee;
partnerships/advocacy/liaising;		 Have the Standing Agricultural Advisory Committee, in cooperation with the Pitt Meadows Farmers Institute and the BCMAF, continually monitor, review and encourage the use of new technologies and practices which may limit the effects of wildlife on the agriculture industry. 4.21;
development and productive use of agricultural land; recreational use of agricultural land;
ALR;		 Do not allow any more golf courses or driving ranges on any ALR land in Pitt Meadows. 4.24;

 

City of Campbell River Agriculture Now

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Economic Development, Education, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Food Self Reliance, Urban Agriculture, Waste Management, Water Management, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management

Sub-topic(s): aquaculture, BC environmental farm plan, climate change and greenhouse gases, composting, farm diversification, farm incubator, farmer training, farmers' markets, food distribution, greenhouses, irrigation and drainage, local food culture, new entrants to farming, pesticide and pest management, pilot project, research and data collection, urban gardens/orchard, waste to energy

Region: Strathcona | Document Type: Agriculture Area Plan/Strategy | Year: 2011

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Topic Sub-topic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
food self reliance;   Targeting 10% food self-sufficiency by 2031. 3.5;
education;

farm incubator;

farmer training;


pilot project;

 Examine feasibility of facilitating establishment of an incubator or pilot farm site to generate interest in farming and capacity building. See document for detailed actions. 4.2.2.2;
 

greenhouses;


waste to energy;

 Consider or review opportunities for greenhouse production. See document for details. 4.2.2.3;
development and productive use of agricultural land;

urban containment/growth boundary;


roads in agricultural land;

  Support the development of agricultural nodes
  •  Designate strategically located lands outside of the Urban Containment Boundary as “Agriculture” on the land use map of the OCP.
  •  Consider opportunities to develop specific road and servicing standards and requirements for Agriculture Development Areas or incubation areas and/ or lands designated as “agriculture” on the land use map in the OCP.
 4.2.2.5;
education;

farm incubator;

farmer training;

 Support establishment of an incubator agricultural area. See document for details. 4.2.2.6;
food sales, access and procurement; farmers' markets; Encourage increased participation of agricultural product vendors at the Farmers’ Market and direct sales points for local foods. See document for details. 4.2.3.2;
food sales, access and procurement; local food culture; Support and promote community celebrations of agriculture and food. See document for details. 4.2.3.6;
economic development; new entrants to farming Recruit farmers from other areas based on local opportunities and strengths. See document for details. 4.2.3.7;

economic development;

food production;

farm diversification;


aquaculture;

 Support product diversification.
  •  Use communication and marketing strategies around food and agriculture in Campbell River to promote a unique identity for specialized crops as appropriate. 
  •  Collaborate with agencies and organizations to coordinate education initiatives in relation to land base opportunities and market feasibility of non-traditional crops such as mushrooms, salal, wild game, hops, bison etc. that may be suitable for ALR lands.
  •  Support where appropriate land-based aquaculture, production of herbaceous fish. 
 4.2.3.8;

economic development;


education;

   Promote Campbell River Agriculture as a media
focus and training and education...		 4.2.3.9;
water management; irrigation and drainage; Assess opportunities and constraints to provision of irrigation water from municipal system. See document for details. 4.2.4.9;

economic development;

education;

composting;

research and data collection;


waste to energy;

 Support the development of cost effective inputs to increase the competitiveness of local agricultural producers. See document for details. 4.2.4.10;

food sales, access and procurement;


food processing, storage and distribution;

farmers' markets;


food distribution;

 Support development of local food distribution facilities to increase the sale of agricultural products through the Farmers’ Market or others. See document for details. 4.2.4.11;
water management; irrigation and drainage; Assist with design of drainage systems.
  •  Identify situations where soil capability and cropping options can be significantly enhanced with drainage and where private infrastructure must be connected to City drainage systems.
  •  Ensure that capital drainage projects account for potential agricultural drainage areas where appropriate to ensure suitable long term pipe capacity.
 4.2.4.12;
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

climate change and greenhouse gases;


BC environmental farm plan;


pesticide and pest management;

 Support environmentally sustainable farm practices. See document for details. 4.2.4.13;
waste management;

waste to energy;


pilot project;


greenhouses;

 Explore the feasibility of connecting greenhouses to waste heat sources such as the co-generation plant to create a unique competitive advantage in Campbell River. See document for details. 4.2.4.14;

education;


urban agriculture;

urban gardens/orchard;

 Support development of urban agriculture and community gardens as “hands on” learning to increase interest in local production. See document for details. 4.2.5.1;

 

City of Kamloops OCP Kamplan 2004

Topic(s): Economic Development, Education, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Food Self Reliance, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Urban Agriculture, Waste Management, Water Management

Sub-topic(s): irrigation and drainage, food distribution, community food system education, food policy council, partnerships/advocacy/liaising, composting, urban gardens/orchard, recreational use of agricultural land, water restrictions and conservation

Region: Thompson-Nicola | Document Type: Official Community Plan | Year: 2004

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Topic Sub-Topic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location Language Rating
water management;

recreational use of agricultural land;

irrigation and drainage;

water restrictions and conservation;

 The City will not permit the use of domestic water sources for irrigation purposes. section iii, 8.2; *
urban agriculture; 

food distribution;

urban gardens/orchard;

 Consider the use of City parks, school yards, rights-of-way, surplus properties, and redevelopment parcels at least in part for food production and distribution.  section iv, 5.2.6;  

food self reliance;

urban agriculture; 

urban gardens/orchard;

community kitchen;

 Encourage initiatives aimed at local food self-reliance such as community kitchens and community gardens. section iv, 5.2.7;  

food sales, access and procurement;

education;

 community food system education; Continue to promote agriculture in all schools, with emphasis on food production in the local region and school gardens to train children in growing skills and provide food for school meals. section iv, 5.2.10;  

education;

 community food system education; Continue to provide nutrition and food preparation courses, with emphasis on the importance of a sound diet and environmentally friendly growing, including "Food Safe" as elements of school curricula section iv, 5.2.11; *

economic development;

food sales, access and procurement;

 partnerships/advocacy/liaising; Promote the development of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses that improve access to locally produced, affordable, and nutritious food. This could be done in partnership with business improvement associations, Community Futures, and Venture Kamloops. section iv, 5.2.17;  
policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

food policy council;

partnerships/advocacy/liaising;;

 Recognize the Kamloops Food Policy Council as the lead agency in the development of food policies.
 		 section iv, 5.2.19; *
waste management;  composting; The City shall continue to pursue the goal of a 50% reduction in the amount of solid waste going to landfills, in accordance with provincial guidelines and the Regional Waste Management Plan. The City will continue to use a variety of approaches including:...encouraging home composting ... Section VI 6.2 *
         

 

Cowichan Food Charter

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Education, First Nations and Indigenous Food Systems, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Nutrition and Public Health, Water Management, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management

Sub-topic(s): climate change and greenhouse gases, food distribution, local food culture, local procurement, research and data collection

Region: Cowichan Valley | Document Type: Food Charter | Year: 2009

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Topic Sub-topic Policy or Policy Excerpt
nutrition and public health;   There will be no more chronic hunger, and no more malnourished children;
food sales, access and procurement;   Farmers will be better connected to consumers through farm markets, Community Supported Agriculture, and school and work lunch programs;
wildlife/environmental/pest management;   Farmers’ roles as environmental stewards will be protected and financially supported;

water management;

development and productive use of agricultural land;

   Agricultural resources including water, land, and the knowledge of farmers will be protected;
food processing, storage and distribution; food distribution; Regulations will strengthen the capacity of local farmers to produce and reach their markets;
food sales, access and procurement; local food culture; A “Buy Local” campaign that promotes local food production and consumption will be expanded;

education;

first nations and indigenous food systems;

   Traditional teachings about food preservation, seed saving, eating seasonally, and eating locally will be encouraged and supported;
food sales, access and procurement local procurement; Institutional buyers such as hospitals and universities will have the flexibility and incentive to buy more local products;
 

climate change and greenhouse gases; 

research and data collection;

 Ongoing research will ensure long-term food security in the face of a changing climate;

 

City of Revelstoke Food Charter

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

Sub-topic(s): composting, soil, community food system education, local food culture, wildlife and ecosystem management, hunting/fishing/gathering, livestock

Region: Columbia-Shuswap | Document Type: Food Charter | Year: 2014

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Topic Sub-Topic Policy or Policy Excerpt
policy partnerships, advocacy and development process;   Consider potential impacts on food security in all government, business and personal decisions.

food sales, access and procurement;


nutrition and public health;

   Improve access to healthy and affordable foods.
food self reliance;   Facilitate household and community-based food production and preservation for self-reliance;

waste management;

wildlife/environmental/pest management;

composting;
soil;

wildlife and ecosystem management;

 Promote composting and the preservation of healthy soil.
  hunting/fishing/gathering; Encourage responsible and sustainable harvesting of wild foods.
development and productive use ofagricultural land;   Help to preserve regional farmlands and increase use of arable land for sustainable food production.

food production;

   Support local and regional farmers and food producers.

food production;

 livestock; Encourage humane treatment of animals raised for food.
nutrition and public health;   Promote food safety.
education; community food system education; Identify educational opportunities that promote food knowledge.
  local food culture; Celebrate the diversity of our food cultures.
wildlife/environmental/pest management wildlife and ecosystem management; Manage food production in ways that reduce conflict with wildlife.

 

Salt Spring Island Area Farm Plan

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

Sub-topic(s): community food system education, local procurement, seeds, GE/GMO, crops, wildlife and ecosystem management, partnerships/advocacy/liaising

Region: Islands Trust | Document Type: Agriculture Area Plan/Strategy | Year: 2008

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Topic Sub-Topic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
education; community food system education; Increase agricultural awareness of new and potential residents. Recommendation 8;
wildlife/environmental/pest management; wildlife and ecosystem management; Encourage the implementation of beneficial farm management practices. Recommendation 11;
wildlife/environmental/pest management; wildlife and ecosystem management; Explore potential programs that support environmental services on farms. Recommendation 12;
education; community food system education; Improve local agricultural literacy through the provision of agriculture focused public education activities and events. Recommendation 13;
education; community food system education; Increase agricultural education opportunities for children and youth. Recommendation 14;
education;   Increase local agricultural training and mentoring opportunities. Recommendation 16;
food sales, access and procurement;   Develop a coordinated approach to production and sale of locally
grown products.		 Recommendation 18;
food sales, access and procurement; local procurement; Encourage the development of local agricultural product purchasing
policies.		 Recommendation 21;

food production;

seeds;

crops;

 Increase local seed production capability. Recommendation 22;

food production;

GE/GMO;

crops;

 Encourage producers to adopt a genetically engineered (GE) free policy for locally grown agricultural products. Recommendation 23;

nutrition and public health;

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

   Establish local food safety protocols and standards that reflect the needs of small producers and processors. Recommendation 24;
policy partnerships, advocacy and development; partnerships/advocacy/liaising Participate in regional, provincial and national agricultural discussions. Recommendation 25

Please see document for detailed actions.

District of North Saanich Food Charter

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Economic Development, Education, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Nutrition and Public Health, Waste Management, Water Management

Sub-topic(s): community food system education, farmers' markets, local food culture, local procurement, partnerships/advocacy/liaising

Region: Capital | Document Type: Food Charter | Year: n.d.

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Topic Sub-Topic Policy or Policy Excerpt

food sales, access and procurement;


nutrition and public health;
 		 The right of all residents to adequate amounts of local safe nutritious food;
water management;   The right of all residents to quality and supply of water for home and agricultural use;
development and productive use ofagricultural land;   The protection of our local agricultural land base;
economic development; local food culture; Support local farmers by encouraging residents to purchase seasonal products and other farm foods;
nutrition and public health;   Promote health strategies which increase the good health of all members of the municipality;
nutrition and public health;   Promote food safety programs and services;
nutrition and public health;   Work with the local School Board to encourage the Healthy Snack program in local schools;
  partnerships/advocacy/liaising; Partner with community, cooperative, business and government organizations to increase the availability of healthy foods;
waste management;   Encourage the recycling of organic materials which nurture soil fertility;
education; community food system education; Promote education programs in all our schools to educate our children in healthy food choices, purchasing, growing and preparation of secure food and what healthy fresh products are available in the District of North Saanich;
food sales, access and procurement; farmers' markets; Promote and encourage farmers’ markets on the Saanich Peninsula;

food sales, access and procurement;

economic development;

local procurement;


partnerships/advocacy/liaising;

 Collaborate with other municipalities in the Capital Regional District to promote health food-purchasing practices which support locally-grown food and food businesses.

 

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