Strengthening Farming Publications
Strengthening Farming is an initiative of the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture that is jointly implemented with the Agricultural Land Commission. The Strengthening Farming brochure listed below gives an overview of the Strengthening Farming program.
Introductory Publications
Introductory publications were written after the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act was passed by the B.C. Legislature in 1995. The Act came into force in April 1996. These factsheets were developed to provide further details about the Strengthening Farming program.
| PUBLICATION TITLE | FILE SIZE | REFERENCE |
| Strengthening Farming brochure | PDF, 1.0 MB | 800.300-3 |
| Good Neighbour Farming | PDF, 3.0 MB | 820.110-1 |
| Strengthening Farming Program - An Overview | PDF, 0.5 MB | 820.110-9 |
| Farm Practices Protection Act Highlights | PDF, 0.5 MB | 820.110-2 |
| "Normal Farm Practice" and the "Right to Farm" | PDF, 0.5 MB | 820.110-3 |
| Resolving Public Concerns and Complaints | PDF, 0.5 MB | 820.110-4 |
| Local Governments and the "Right to Farm" | PDF, 0.5 MB | 820.110-5 |
| Planning for Farming | PDF, 0.5 MB | 820.110-6 |
| Important Information for Local Government Subdivision Approving Officers | PDF, 0.5 MB | 820.110-7 |
| Important Information for Staff of Local Governments | PDF, 0.5 MB | 820.110-8 |
Agri-Teams Contact List
| PUBLICATION TITLE | FILE SIZE | REFERENCE |
| Agri-Team Contact List | PDF, 1.0 MB | — |
Agricultural Advisory Committees
| PUBLICATION TITLE | FILE SIZE | REFERENCE |
| Agricultural Advisory Committees | ||
Agriculture in Briefs
| PUBLICATION TITLE | FILE SIZE | REFERENCE |
| Regional District Agriculture Profiles: Agriculture in Brief factsheets based on 2011 Census information | ||
Bylaw Development
| PUBLICATION TITLE | FILE SIZE | REFERENCE |
| Guide for Bylaw Development in Farming Areas | PDF, 21 MB | 840.000-1 |
| Temporary Farm Worker Housing | PDF, 0.5 MB | 800.221-1 |
Farm Practices Protection
| PUBLICATION TITLE | FILE SIZE | REFERENCE |
| Farm Practices in B.C. Reference Guide | — | — |
| Dust and Odour Considerations for Soil Amendment Applications in the Fraser Valley | PDF, 1.5 MB | 635.200-1 |
| Siting and Management of Poultry Barns | PDF, 0.5 MB | 305.104-1 |
| Siting and Management of Dairy Barns and Operations | PDF, 3.5 MB | 305.104-2 |
| Livestock, Poultry, Game and Fur Management Practices for Small Parcel Agriculture | PDF, 0.9 MB | 305.104-3 |
| Guidelines for Farm Practices Involving Fill | PDF, 1 MB | 820.200-1 |
| The Use of Audible Bird Scare Devices in British Columbia | PDF, 1.2 MB |
Edge Planning
| PUBLICATION TITLE | FILE SIZE | REFERENCE |
| Guide to Edge Planning | PDF, 3 MB | 823.100-2 |
| Planning Subdivisions Near Agriculture | PDF, 1 MB | 820.500-2 |
| Subdivision Near Agriculture - A Guide to Approving Officers | PDF, 35 MB | 820.500-1 |
| Vegetative Buffers in B.C. - An Investigation of Existing Buffers and Their Effectiveness in Mitigating Conflict | PDF, 3 MB | 823.500-1 |
| Landscaped Buffer Specifications | PDF, 2 MB | 823.510-1 |
Growing Knowledge Reports
| PUBLICATION TITLE | FILE SIZE | REFERENCE |
| The Economic Impact of Agriculture in Abbotsford | PDF, 5 MB | 860.600-2 |
| The ALR and Its Influence on Agriculture in the City of Kelowna | PDF, 1 MB | 800.100-3 |
| Public Amenity Benefits and Ecological Services Provided by Farmland to Local Communities in the Fraser Valley | PDF, 3 MB | 800.100-1 |
| An Estimate of the Public Amenity Benefits and Ecological Goods Provided by Farmland in Metro Vancouver | PDF, 5 MB | 800.100-4 |
| Direct Financial Contribution of Farming Areas to Local Governments in British Columbia | PDF, 1 MB | 860.600-1 |
Planning for Agriculture
| PUBLICATION TITLE | FILE SIZE | REFERENCE |
| Planning for Agriculture | PDF, 21 MB | 822.410-1 |
| Protecting the Working Landscape of Agriculture | PDF, 1 MB | 822.100-1 |
| The Countryside and You - Understanding Farming | PDF, 4.5 MB | 800.300-1 |
