WELCOME TO BCAC
Proudly representing B.C. farmers
and ranchers
BC Agriculture Council is a non-profit, non-governmental "Council of Associations" representing nearly 30 farm associations that in turn generate 96% of provincial farm gate sales. In partnership with industry and government, BCAC facilitates the delivery of programs and services to grow B.C. into the most dynamic and robust agricultural province in Canada.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Helping you stay informed!
FEDERAL
For federal government updates, travel advice and resources, click here.
PROVINCIAL
For provincial recommendations on protecting yourself and your community, click here.
TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS
For all Temporary Foreign Worker resources and updates, including funding and application details, visit the the WALI website.
FUNDING
Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada is offering a number of programs to support farmers and ranchers. More info.
For more information on the federal government’s financial support for farmers and ranchers through Farm Credit Canada, click here.
AGRICULTURE
For job opportunities in agriculture, click here.
To purchase PPE (personal protective equipment) for the exclusive benefit of the food production, seafood and agriculture sectors in BC, click here.
For emergency planning resources from AgSafe BC, click here.
More resources available from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council, and the Canadian Horticulture Council .
MEMBER PROFILE
BC Greenhouse Growers' Association
The BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association is committed to delivering services and research programs to help keep growers globally competitive and to keep a vibrant and sustainable greenhouse vegetable sector in B.C., while providing high-quality and safe greenhouse vegetables to consumers.
MEMBER QUICK FACTS
- BC greenhouses grow 120,000 tonnes of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers annually – resulting in the estimated value to BC’s economy at more than $699 million!
- BC greenhouse growers use a world class integrated pest management system, using good bugs to fight the bad.
- Greenhouses can produce 10-20 times the amount of vegetables as the same amount of field area.
- BC greenhouses employ over 3,500 people and use only 0.01% of BC’s farmland.
WHY COMMUNITY CONFIDENCE IS
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS
How the way you shop makes an impact right here in your home province.
CONNECTING PEOPLE BACK TO FARMS
Helping farmers and ranchers tell their stories
Consumers are more interested in how their food is grown, processed and brought to market than ever before. We simply want to make sure that consumers — in an environment where they are bombarded with contradictions — have the balanced information they need about food to make informed choices that are right for them and their families.
