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.
September 2024
Farmers and ranchers need guaranteed, reliable access to water, especially in times of drought and water scarcity. Sign the letter and tell your local candidate to support an Agricultural Water Reserve in British Columbia.
August 2024
Throughout the summer and into the fall, BCAC is holding a series of province-wide meetings with regional candidates to present the agriculture sector's strategic priorities ahead of the upcoming Fall 2024 election. Check out our LinkedIn page to see our recent activity!
April 2024
Introducing employee benefits designed for B.C.'s family farm businesses - as requested by you! Affordable, flexible, and low fuss. The BCAC Benefits plan is tailored for B.C. farm and ranch employers of all sizes!
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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