Nelson Path to 2040 Sustainability Strategy

Topic Sub-topic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location Language Rating

food sales, access and procurement;

nutrition and public health;

  

Ensure availability and accessibility of nutritious whole foods.

 Objectives, pg 15  
land access;  

Participate in a coordinated approach to support farmers’ access to the land and resources they need in order to maximize regional food production, processing and distribution.

 Objectives, pg 15  

food production;

food processing, storage and distribution;

urban agriculture;

food processing;

food storage;

urban gardens/orchard;

Support and encourage food production, processing and storage within city limits at both the commercial level and individual level.

 Objectives, pg 15  
education; community food system education;

Inspire a greater understanding of the local / global food system and available resources to build community capacity and to foster more informed, ethical choices. 

 Objectives, pg 15  

 

Municipality:
City of Nelson

Document Type:
Other

Level of Government:
Municipal

Topic(s):

Education
n
Food Processing, Storage & Distribution
n
Food Production
n
Food Sales, Access & Procurement
n
Land Access
n
Nutrition and Public Health
n
Urban Agriculture
n

Sub-topic(s):

community food system education
n
food processing
n
food storage
n
urban gardens/orchard
n

Policy URL:
http://www.nelson.ca/193/Path-to-2040Sustainability-Strategy

Policy File:

Region:
Central Kootenay

Province:
British Columbia

Year:
2010

Supplementary Information:
No

Population Range:
10,000 – 24,999