Peace Region local industry contacts

Business, marketing and non-profit organizations supporting the Peace agricultural industry:

Regional marketing resources

Events and tourism

Peace Region farmers’ events:

• Find a farmers market
• Find an agricultural fair
• British Columbia agritourism alliance regional directory
• Find a local MarketSafe food safety certification course

Regional agricultural marketing initiatives

Independent producer marketing campaigns and initiatives for Peace. For questions, contact the individual organizations.

We Heart Local: Peace Region Directory of local agricultural products, season schedules, recipes and farm events.

Producer organizations and agricultural institutes

Sector-specific producer organizations

Local producer organizations:

• B.C. Bison Association
• B.C. Cattlemen’s Association: Peace Region locals
• B.C. Grain Producers Association
• B.C. Peace River Grain Industry Development Council
• Peace Country Beef and Forage Association (Alberta)
• Peace Region Forage Seed Association
• Peace River Forage Association of B.C.
• South Peace Stockmen’s Association
• British Columbia Breeder & Feeder - Peace Locals
• See all provincial producer organization

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

Regional organizations offering support services to businesses in Peace. For questions, contact the individual organizations.

• North Peace Economic Development Commission Statistics, research and market data for the agricultural industry and sectors in the North Peace.
• Community Futures Peace–Liard Rural business development advisory services. 
• 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 Peace. For questions, contact the individual organizations.

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

Other local agencies

Agricultural Land Commission

• Regional contacts
• Agricultural Land Reserve map: Northern B.C.

Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association

• Training programs
• Find a regional consultant

Northern Health Authority

• Food Safety