Agricultural Resources

Grow Local Pamphlet
Alberni Valley Food Charter
West Coast Growers' Guide 2017: Local food map including producers, community gardens, commercial kitchens, markets, and more
Ministry of Environment: Soils of Port Alberni Areas
Alberni Valley Agricultural Plan webpage: Links to local initiatives and background documents
AV Farmers Directory

Agricultural Workshop Series October 2017
Young Agrarians Land Access Guide: Land access and leasing information and resources
BC Climate Action Initiative: Farm practices and adaptation toolkits for water, tillage, nutrient, shelter belt, drainage, and grazing
Growing Connections, a Handbook for Purchasers and Farmers: Includes information about marketing, packaging, quota, and policy
The Urban Farming Guidebook
Farm On: Agricultural education opportunities in BC
Slaughter Safe: A training guide for producers seeking a Class D or Class E slaughter license

Small Scale Food Processors Association: Food Safety Plans and training resources
BC Rural Network: Ongoing funding opportunities
BC Agriculture Council: Information about programs, including the Environmental Farm Plan
Agriculture Canada: List of Federal programs and services
BC Assessment: Applying for Property Farm Tax Status
BC Food Security Gateway

For more information on agriculture in the ACRD contact Alex Dyer, Planner at 250-720-2700 or adyer@acrd.bc.ca.