Welcome to BC Agriculture Council

Working for B.C.'s farmers and ranchers.

BC Agriculture Council is the lead industry advocate for key sector-wide priorities in British Columbia. Our mission is to grow a strong, sustainable and competitive agriculture sector through building industry consensus and advancing public policy. We achieve this by delivering a unified voice for the sector to government through our member farm associations that in turn, represent approximately 96% of provincial farm gate sales in B.C.


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2024 Provincial Election

 

In the months leading up to the 2024 BC Election, BC Agriculture Council's advocacy efforts have centered around the following key priorities - identified in consultation with our 29 member associations: 

  • Provincial Agri-Food Strategy: Build a sustainable, competitive agriculture sector.
  • Increased Ministry Funding: Boost investment to a level comparable to other provinces.
  • Water Security and Storage: Prioritize water for agriculture on a level consistent with drinking water and long-term storage solutions.
  • Emergency Management: Reduce the impact of climate-related emergencies.
  • National Competitiveness: Address high costs and taxes to compete with other provinces.
  • Reconciliation: Ensure full inclusion of agriculture in government reconciliation efforts.
  • Land Prioritization: Protect and enhance productivity within the Agricultural Land Reserve.
  • Processing Capacity: Ensure food produced in B.C. can be processed in B.C.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BC AGRICULTURE SECTOR PRIORITIES FOR ELECTION 2024.

BCAC board and staff have actively engaged with candidates from all major parties to ensure that our sector's concerns remain a central focus.

View the full party platforms for the major parties below: 


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