Vancouver Island and Coast local industry contacts

Last updated on January 25, 2024

Business, marketing and non-profit organizations supporting the Vancouver Island and Coast agricultural industry.

Regional marketing resources

Events and tourism

Vancouver Island and Coast farmers’ events:

Regional agricultural marketing initiatives

Independent producer marketing campaigns and initiatives for Vancouver Island and Coast. For questions, contact the individual organizations:

Island Farm Fresh Direct farm marketing program for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
Powell River Food Security Project Events and publications to support local food producers
Comox Valley growers guide List of local agricultural producers and farm events from Discover Comox Valley
Cowichan Region food and farm map Directory of farms and local producers from Cowichan Green Community
Saanich Peninsula Flavour Trails Directory of markets and producers in the Saanich area

Producer organizations and agricultural institutes

Farmers alliances and institutes

Local agricultural support organizations:

Sector-specific producer organizations

Local producer organizations:

Agricultural advisory committees

Agricultural Advisory Committees are groups of appointed local agricultural producers who help advise governments on policy, programs and regional issues.

Find the Agricultural Advisory Committee in your region

Regional business development organizations

Organizations offering support services to Vancouver Island and Coast businesses. For questions, contact the individual organizations:

Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Agricultural statistics and planning information for the Vancouver Island agri-food industry.
Nanaimo Economic Development Office Economic development and tourism information for the Nanaimo area.
Economic Development Cowichan Value-added food processing study and other business and tourism information.
City of Campbell River Economic Development Economic development and tourism information for the Campbell River area.
Nuu-Cha-Nulth Economic Development Corporation Business development loans and resources for aboriginal people living on Vancouver Island.
Southern Gulf Islands Economic Development Commission Business policy and agricultural strategy for South Pender, North Pender, Mayne, Galiano and Saturna islands.
Comox Valley Economic Development Society
Port Alberni Economic Development
City of Powell River / Economic Development
Scott Randolph, Manager, 604-485-8653
6910 Duncan Street, Powell River BC V8A 1V4

Community futures rural business advisory offices:

Alberni–Clayoquot
Central Island
Cowichan Valley
Mount Waddington
Powell River
Strathcona
Farm Credit Canada local offices Crown corporation providing agricultural financing services

For more agricultural development plans and resources, see the regional local planning page.

Land and tenures

Information on buying, selling or leasing farm or ranchland in B.C. For questions, contact the individual organizations:

B.C. Assessment regional offices Crown corporation providing independent property value assessment.
Front Counter B.C. Start or manage an application for land tenures or other natural resources uses.

Youth resources

Educational resources and agricultural experience for youth in Vancouver Island and Coast. For questions, contact the individual organizations:

B.C. 4-H Clubs: Vancouver Island Youth-focused community agricultural club network.
Young Agrarians B.C. events and resources for youth interested in agriculture.

Other local agencies

Contact information

AgriService BC

Have a question? Call or email for assistance.

Office
1-888-221-7141

Email
AgriServiceBC@gov.bc.ca

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