How do we enhance agriculture and our food system?

Agriculture is in trouble – farms in BC are disappearing, and so are the farmers. While there are complex issues surrounding the decline, the key is how we enhance agriculture and our food system.

The working development plan for Southlands preserves the majority of land as open space and farmland. A community trust ensures its use for local food production and supports a new generation of farmers.

The community trust farming model combines varied scales of agriculture, contributes to community and economic vitality, and gives us control of our food supply. A planned farming school is meant to rebuild a deep connection to agriculture by restoring interest in farming and engaging our children in growing food for our future.

The vast majority of BC residents (91%) agree that it is important for BC to produce enough food, so we don’t have to depend on imports.