Agricultural Resources
Local Interest
- Alberni-Clayoquot Food Security Photobook (UBC/SFU)
- Vancouver Island Regional Adaptation Strategy - BC Agriculture and Food Climate Action Initiative (PDF)
- Sign Up! Grow Local Email List: Tips and tricks for gardeners, in support of residential food production (PDF)
- Grow Local Pamphlet
- Sign Up! ACRD Agricultural Email List: Information and opportunities for commercial producers and food security organizations (PDF)
- Alberni Valley Food Charter (PDF)
- West Coast Growers' Guide 2017 (PDF): Local food map including producers, community gardens, commercial kitchens, markets, and more
- Ministry of Environment (PDF): Soils of Port Alberni Areas
- Alberni Valley Agricultural Plan webpage: Links to local initiatives and background documents
- AV Farmers Directory
Education/Resources
- Wildsafe BC Human-Wildlife Conflict Resource Guides - Fruit Trees and Urban Chickens
- 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
Programs/Organizations
- 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
Policy/Papers
- Ministry of Agriculture: Includes regulatory, funding, insurance information, and more
- Provincial Agricultural Land Commission: ALC policies and regulations
- Vancouver Island Coast Region Agriculture Framework for Action
- Local Food Futures for British Columbia: Findings from regional dialogues
- Code of Practice for Rural Slaughter Establishments: Guideline for Class D and E slaughter facilities
Emergency Planning
- Farm Emergency Plan Guide
- Farm Emergency Plan Template
- Emergency Management Guide for BC Small Mixed Farms
For more information on agricuture in the ACRD contact Alex Dyer, Planner at 250-720-2700 or adyer@acrd.bc.ca.