Welcome to the B.C. and Alberta Food System Policy Database
This database is a centralized resource for planners, policy makers, community advocates, local organizations and the policy curious to search for policy precedents and to better understand how local government policy in B.C. and Alberta is addressing local food systems. Search by a range of characteristics to find food system policies that have been adopted by local governments across B.C and Alberta. For more information about using the database and how it was developed see How to use the Database.
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4) After applying your search criteria, you can use CTRL + F on your keyboard to easily find topics/subtopics of interest within a given policy document.
Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy
Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Economic Development, Education, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Water Management, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management
Sub-topic(s): agri-tourism, agricultural industry services, ALR, ALR subdivision, aquaculture, community food system education, farmers' markets, food distribution, food processing, food storage, home occupation/home based businesses, irrigation and drainage, partnerships/advocacy/liaising, research and data collection, wildlife and ecosystem management, zoning
Region: Nanaimo | Year: 2011
District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw, No. 2200
Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Urban Agriculture
Sub-topic(s): beekeeping/apiculture, composting, farm retail/farm gate sales, greenhouses, irrigation and drainage, livestock, mobile/street food vending, pollinators, residential development, urban chickens, urban gardens/orchard, wildlife and ecosystem management, zoning
Region: Squamish-Lillooet | Document Type: Zoning Bylaw | Year: consolidated 2017
Electoral Area 'C' Oliver Rural OCP Bylaw No. 2452
Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Economic Development, Education, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Urban - Agriculture Conflict & Edge Planning, Waste Management, Water Management, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management
Sub-topic(s): agri-tourism, agricultural advisory committee, ALR, ALR subdivision, buffer at agricultural edge, farm diversification, farm home plate, farm worker accommodation, home occupation/home based businesses, partnerships/advocacy/liaising, protection of farming development permit area, residential development, roads in agricultural land, urban containment/growth boundary, water restrictions and conservation, zoning
Region: Okanagan-Similkameen | Document Type: Official Community Plan | Year: 2008