The strategy sets out five priorities for developing and promoting agriculture in the region.
The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George adopted its first regional agricultural strategy on Thursday.
The strategy outlines five main goals: local government policies and plans support the food and agriculture sector; stability and diversity characterize regional food and agriculture sectors; robust education and marketing programs enhance regional food and agriculture; agriculture is regenerative and producers are prepared for emergencies; and strong networks and capacity help to sustain the regional food and agriculture sector.
Many of the larger farms in the region are no longer profitable, he said, but allowing more small lots would encourage rural development while still encouraging small-scale agriculture. Director Victor Mobley said he’s seen former working farms in his region planted with trees, because they are no longer profitable to farm.
Acting director Pete Pearson said farm profitability isn’t just about the producers, they need opportunities to sell their produce. Seasonal farmers markets aren’t enough to support a robust local agricultural sector, he said.EXPERIMENTAL FARM NEEDED Director Bill Empey said research is needed on what can be produced profitably in the region. A former experimental farm in the region is now sitting vacant and “only growing weeds,” he added.
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