Government Resources

BC Government

BC Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries (AFF)

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries is responsible for the production, marketing, processing and merchandising of agriculture and aquaculture products, food security, and supporting enhancement of wild fish populations.

• Organic Food & Beverages
  Information and resources on organic policies, certification and associations.
• AgriService BC
  Funding, tools and services to help your business succeed in BC.
• Grow BC, Feed BC, Buy BC
  Initiative to strengthen BC’s agrifood sector and expand the domestic market for BC food and beverage products.
• Agricultural Regional Information
  Information and resources specific to each agricultural region in BC.
• Agricultural Land & Environment
  Tools and information to support farmers and growers ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly use of these resources.
• Agriculture Business & Market Development
  Tools, information and resources on best practices for business growth for the agriculture sector.
• Current Agricultural Programs
  Agriculture producers and processors can access programs and funding to support their businesses.
• Statistics
  Statistical information collected and produced on industry performance, market and trade analyses, sector and regional profiles.
• Agricultural Land Commission
  The ALC is an independent administrative tribunal dedicated to preserving agricultural land and encouraging farming in BC.

Canadian Government

Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada supports the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector through initiatives that promote innovation and competitiveness.

• Agri-Info
  Programs and services for industry, markets, trade, science and innovation, and other industry information.
• Agricultural Sectors & Information
  Information on the agriculture industry by sector.
• Agriculture & Environment
  Information on weather and climate relevant to the agricultural sector, Drought Watch, interactive maps, geospatial data and tools, soil data and land resource information, water quality and supply related to farming.
• Agricultural Research
  Scientists work with industry, academia and other partners to create better opportunities for farmers and all Canadians through agricultural research and innovation.
• Business Risk Management Programs
  Tools that provide agricultural producers with protection against income and production losses, helping them manage risks that threaten the viability of their farms.
• Youth in Agriculture
  Initiatives supporting youth and young farmers participation in the agriculture and agri-food sector.
• Indigenous Peoples in Canadian Agriculture
  Initiatives supporting Indigenous-led participation in the agriculture and agri-food sector.
• AgriDiversity
  Initiative helping under-represented groups in Canadian agriculture, including youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities to fully participate in the sector.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

The CFIA is dedicated to safeguarding food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada’s people, environment and economy. All food, seed, or animal feed that is labelled organic is regulated by the CFIA.

Statistics Canada: Agriculture & Food

Statistical information collected and produced on industry performance, market and trade analyses, sector and provincial profiles.