Ministry of Agriculture and Food
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is responsible for the production, marketing, processing and merchandising of agriculture and seafood products, as well as supporting our province’s food security, and developing a resilient food system and economy.
Featured topics
- 2021 Flood Recovery Program for Food Security
The 2021 Flood Recovery Program for Food Security provides funding to farmers for help with the impacts of flooding on their crops and livestock. - Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries response to flooding
Important information for producers directly impacted by the B.C. floods. - Buy BC
Discover the amazing variety of B.C. foods and the funding and promotional support available for B.C. producers. - Feed BC
Details on how Food Hubs are supporting regional food processing and food security, and how more B.C. food is being served in public institutions. - Agricultural Land and Environment
Tools and information to support farmers and growers ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly use of these resources. - Animals and Crops
Resources for growers including: financial programs, diagnostic services, production information, and pest management practices. - Food Safety
Resources for safe food production and processing, using the best available preventative food safe practices to protect public health and market stability. - Treefruit Stabilization
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries is leading an effort to help stabilize B.C.’s tree fruit industry. These efforts are in response to the challenging circumstances growers, particularly apple growers, are experiencing - Emergency Management
Prepare for emergencies and disasters like wildfires, droughts and floods.
Featured services
- Agriculture and Seafood Programs
Apply to funding and advisory programs that support producers and food processors in the agriculture and seafood sector. - AgriService BC
Find popular agricultural topics that may be of interest. - Animal Health Centre
A full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory, located in the Abbotsford Agriculture Centre. - Insurance and Income Protection
Learn how to protect your business against severe market volatility and disaster situations. - Meat Inspection and Licensing
Ensuring that meat produced in B.C. is safe for public consumption. - Seafood Industry Licensing
Ensuring seafood is safe for public consumption. - Statistics
Census of Agriculture, industry & sector profiles, market analysis, and trade statistics.