Strengthening Farming Publications
Strengthening Farming is an initiative of the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture that is jointly implemented with the Agricultural Land Commission. Publications are available under their topic areas. The Strengthening Farming brochure listed below gives an overview of the program.
Introductory Publications
Agricultural Advisory Committees
Agriculture in Briefs
Bylaw Development
Farm Practices Protection
- Farm Practices in B.C. Reference Guide
- Siting and Management of Agricultural Structures
- Audible Bird Scare Devices in British Columbia
- Livestock, Poultry, Game and Fur Management Practices for Small Parcel Agriculture (PDF, 877 KB)
Edge & Subdivision Planning
Growing Knowledge Reports
- The Economic Impact of Agriculture in Abbotsford (PDF, 5 MB)
- The ALR and Its Influence on Agriculture in the City of Kelowna (PDF, 1 MB)
- Public Amenity Benefits and Ecological Services Provided by Farmland to Local Communities in the Fraser Valley (PDF, 3 MB)
- An Estimate of the Public Amenity Benefits and Ecological Goods Provided by Farmland in Metro Vancouver (PDF 5 MB)
- Direct Financial Contribution of Farming Areas to Local Governments in British Columbia (PDF, 1 MB)