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

• Ministry's response to droughts
  Important information for producers directly impacted by drought in B.C.
• AgriStability
  Targeted advance payments and late participation to assist B.C. producers dealing with income decline from droughts, wildfires and extreme weather as well as declines due to market conditions, production loss or increased costs of production.
• 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. 
• 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 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.
• Disease Reporting
  Discover the defining elements of reportable and notifiable diseases and see which require reporting to safeguard animal populations and public health in B.C.
• Indigenous food systems and agriculture
  Indigenous food systems in British Columbia are varied and play a key role in supporting cultural, social, environmental, and economic well-being.

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.
• Statistics
  Census of Agriculture, industry & sector profiles, market analysis, and trade statistics.

Minister

Parliamentary Secretary

Deputy Minister

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