Strengthening Farming in British Columbia
The British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is developing new agri-food policies and legislation which put greater emphasis on building better relationships between urban and rural communities. This report provides a background to the Ministry's legislative proposals and outlines the proposals along with their supporting initiatives and potential benefits. It describes past and present images of farming in the province, the urbanization of farmlands, and the role of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). It concludes with a description of proposed partnerships to enhance farming in the ALR.