Develop and manage your agriculture business

Last updated on February 4, 2025

Learn about best business practices to keep your business healthy and current. Whether you're just starting out or up and running, these resources can help you grow your business.

Business and market development

Find tools, information and resources on best practices for business planning and growth in the agriculture and seafood sector.

Innovation and technology

Find out about the range of programs that are offered by government, agencies, research institutions and industry organizations that assist farmers with innovation and technology.

Agriculture and seafood statistics

Explore agriculture and seafood industry statistics. Information includes industry performance, market and trade analyses, and sector and regional profiles.

Start a farm

Learn how to start a new farm. Farming offers a rewarding career and with the right skills and knowledge, growing food sustainably can provide a viable business opportunity.

Start a food processing business

Learn how to start a food processing business. First steps involve business planning, determining market opportunities and networking to find the knowledge, expertise and resources required.

Animals and crops

Growers can find resources for a variety of crops and animals, including financial programs, diagnostic services and information on production and pest management practices.

Pests and plant health

Agricultural producers and home gardeners can find information on how to identify and manage insect pests, plant diseases and weeds, as well as information on pesticide use and safety.

Agriculture food safety

Find guidance on how to comply with federal, provincial and municipal legislation and bylaws that deal with the production of food.

Agricultural land

Find information on the Agriculture Land Commission, land use planning and inventories, and land access initiatives.

Manage human resources

Find information on how to create a human resources management strategy.

Grow BC, Feed BC, Buy BC

Find out how to connect with Grow BC, Feed BC and Buy BC and help strengthen B.C.'s agrifood and seafood sector.

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Develop and manage your agriculture business