Welcome to the B.C. and Alberta Food System Policy Database

This database is a centralized resource for planners, policy makers, community advocates, local organizations and the policy curious to search for policy precedents and to better understand how local government policy in B.C. and Alberta is addressing local food systems. Search by a range of characteristics to find food system policies that have been adopted by local governments across B.C and Alberta. For more information about using the database and how it was developed see How to use the Database. 

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Institute for Sustainable Food Systems
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City of Lloydminster Municipal Development Plan

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): farmers' markets, urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2013

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location

food production;

food sales, Consumer access and procurement;

urban agriculture
 

farmers' market;

urban gardens/orchards;

 11.2 Urban Agriculture and Local Food Production
Objective 11.2: To support urban agriculture and local food production to reduce reliance on imported food from outside the region.
Local Food Production
The City of Lloydminster should encourage local food production by maintaining and expanding farmers’ markets and facilitating the development of community gardens and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).		 11.2.1
development and productive use of agricultural land;   11.2 Urban Agriculture and Local Food Production
Objective 11.2: To support urban agriculture and local food production to reduce reliance on imported food from outside the region.

Premature Fragmentation of Farmland
The City of Lloydminster should promote orderly and efficient urban expansion to prevent premature subdivision and fragmentation of agricultural lands within areas designated for future urban expansion within the City’s boundary.		 11.2.2

City of Lethbridge Municipal Development Plan

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

Sub-topic(s): urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2010

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
development and productive use of agricultural land  

Lethbridge is Expanding in a Responsible Manner
The intent of these policies is to provide a framework for orderly growth that reflects the Plan Your City Vision
...Protect agriculutral land from premature subdivision and development to prevent fragmentation

 6.4.4(2)
urban agriculture urban gardens/orchards Lethbridge is a Planned City that Exhibits Quality Urban Design
The intent of these policies is to create a built environment that reflects community values and aspirations, one example action is:
...Investigate opportunities to increase the development of community gardens throughout the City		 6.4.5(3)

City of Chestermere Economic Development Strategy 2017-2020

Topic(s): Food Processing, Storage & Distribution

Sub-topic(s): food distribution, food processing, food storage, research and data collection

Year: 2017

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
food processing, storage & distribution;

food processing;

food storage;

food distribution;

research and data collection;

 Strategic Priority #6: Sectorial Research and Assessment Areas of interest for this strategic priority include: Agri-Product Processing For several years, there has been a trend in getting food sources closer to the end-customer. For obvious climatic reasons, some products may never be produced in the Calgary Region. Others have increasing demand and are well suited for our growing conditions and with Chestermere being located so close to the transportation corridors there might be an opportunity to investigate. This research has long term results, in the next 5 to 15 years. pg53

 

City of Lacombe Municipal Sustainability Plan

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

Sub-topic(s): farmers' markets, local food culture, pesticide and pest management, urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2014

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location

food production;

food sales, access and procurement;

 local food culture; Support more opportunities for growing, buying (and selling) locally produced food pg27
food sales, access and procurement; local food culture; Increase local dining options pg27

development and productive use of agricultural land;

food sales, access and procurement;

   Protect farmland for food production pg27
food sales, access and procurement;

urban gardens/orchard;

farmers' markets;

 Lacombe residents have access to locally grown food year-round through farmers’ markets, communal gardens and local farming practices.  pg27

food sales, access and procurement;

nutrition and public health;

   Quality, healthy food is affordable and accessible to everyone in the community. pg27
food sales, access and procurement;   A variety of restaurants provide diverse dining options pg27

development and productive use of agricultural land;

economic development;

   Farmland is protected for food production, and support for farming ensures a viable agricultural economy pg27

food production;

wildlife/environmental/pest management;

   Lacombe supports and promotes organic farming and is a significant source of food knowledge. pg27

food production;

wildlife/environmental/pest management;

water management;

waste management;

 pesticide and pest management; Farming is transitioning toward sustainable and pesticide-free practices, utilizes available water efficiently, and all farming and food waste is used as a resource. pg27

 

City of Lacombe Urban Hen Law

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): livestock, pilot project, urban chickens

Document Type: Regulatory Bylaw | Year: 2016

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Bylaw outlining regulations for the keeping of urban hens as part a year-long pilot project (July 2016 to July 2017). 

 

City of Lacombe Municipal Development Act

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Education, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Urban - Agriculture Conflict & Edge Planning, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): edible landscaping, food distribution, research and data collection, urban farm, urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2015

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
development and productive use of agricultural land;  


Discourage fragmented development-
The City shall promote an orderly progression and staging of development in order to prevent premature development of agricultural land and to minimize land use conflicts with existing agricultural operations. The extension of city development shall only occur if an approved Outline Plan or Area Redevelopment or Structure Plan is in place which allows for connections to services immediately adjacent to the lands proposed for development. This should ensure that an orderly plan for development has been considered and limit the ability to develop land not adjacent to the existing built up urban area.

 GDP 4.4
urban-agricultural conflict & edge planning;   Appropriate agricultural operations-
The City shall support agricultural operations which are compatible with urban settlement within and adjacent to the city boundary. As such, uses such as intensive agriculture, which are considered incompatible with urban settlement, shall be prohibited within the city, and are not supported adjacent to the City’s boundaries. The City shall support ‘right to farm’ legislation by applying requirements within the Province of Alberta’s Agricultural Operations Practices Act (AOPA), RSA 2000, c A-7 (as amended) and any other relevant legislation.		 GDP 4.10

development and productive use of agricultural land;

urban-agricultural conflict & edge planning;

education;

 research and data collection; Agricultural research station-
The City acknowledges the significant role that the agricultural research station plays within the local, agricultural and research community (see Map 6: Intermunicipal). The City shall work to ensure that potential conflicts with neighbouring land uses are minimized and avoided so that the use and value of the station grounds for research purposes is maintained. The City shall avoid land use decisions that would jeopardize the future development of these lands for research purposes. Urban development of the lands associated with the agricultural research station apart from infrastructure servicing as required by the City, is not encouraged.		 AG 8.1, pg8

food production;

urban agriculture;

urban-agricultural conflict & edge planning;

 edible landscaping;

Local food production-
he City shall explore opportunities to encourage developments which promote local food production within its borders on both a larger and smaller scale, and on private and public lands. Local food production developments shall be compatible with urban land uses and shall not impact future development of the lands.

 AG 8.2, pg8

food processing, storage & distribution;

food sales, access and procurement;

 food distribution; Local food distribution-
The City shall promote local food distribution through a variety of methods, including supporting food delivery and distribution services and markets. Appropriate locations for these uses shall be identified in a comprehensive strategy to the satisfaction of the City, and shall be located in places people gather without jeopardizing safety.		 AG 8.3, pg8
urban agriculture;

urban gardens/orchards;

edible landscaping;

 Municipal reserve landscaping and development-
When a developer is preparing an Outline Plan, the City shall work with the developer to identify the types of Municipal Reserve spaces to be delivered, and the infrastructure needed to ensure the lands are operational. As per the negotiated development agreement, Municipal Reserve parcels shall be landscaped and developed to the City’s satisfaction in accordance with guidelines and specifications established by the City. These guidelines and specifications should iv. provide for edible fruit trees and community garden spaces, where applicable, to encourage urban agriculture opportunities across the City;		 CER9.6 iv.

 

Government of Alberta Bee Regulation

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): beekeeping/apiculture, livestock

Year: Consolidated 2012

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Regulation pertaining to how bees are kept and managed in the province of Alberta

Government of Alberta Bee Act

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): beekeeping/apiculture, livestock

Year: Consolidated 2010

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Act pertaining to how bees are kept and managed in the province of Alberta

City of Chestermere Municipal Development Plan

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Urban - Agriculture Conflict & Edge Planning

Sub-topic(s): zoning

Year: 2016

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location

development and productive use of agricultural land;

policy partnerships advocacy & development;

urban-agricultural conflict & edge planning;

 zoning; 3.3.5.2 Agricultural Operations Under Section 632(3)f of the MGA, the MDP is required to contain policies respecting the protection of agricultural operations. 3.3.5.2.1 The City should contribute to the protection of any existing agricultural operations by maintaining appropriate definitions and land use designations in the Land Use Bylaw. 3.3.5.2.2 The City should promote orderly and efficient urban expansion to prevent premature subdivision and fragmentation of agricultural land during development and future growth planning.

3.3.5.2.1;

3.3.5.2.2

 

City of Camrose Municipal Development Plan

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land

Year: 2011

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
development and productive use of agricultural land;   The City shall protect existing agricultural operations and prevent the premature fragmentation of agricultural lands within its boundaries. Any proposal for subdivision or land use change on agricultural land shall be reviewed in the context of approved municipal plans. 7.2