Cowichan Food Charter

Topic Sub-topic Policy or Policy Excerpt
nutrition and public health;   There will be no more chronic hunger, and no more malnourished children;
food sales, access and procurement;   Farmers will be better connected to consumers through farm markets, Community Supported Agriculture, and school and work lunch programs;
wildlife/environmental/pest management;   Farmers’ roles as environmental stewards will be protected and financially supported;

water management;

development and productive use of agricultural land;

   Agricultural resources including water, land, and the knowledge of farmers will be protected;
food processing, storage and distribution; food distribution; Regulations will strengthen the capacity of local farmers to produce and reach their markets;
food sales, access and procurement; local food culture; A “Buy Local” campaign that promotes local food production and consumption will be expanded;

education;

first nations and indigenous food systems;

   Traditional teachings about food preservation, seed saving, eating seasonally, and eating locally will be encouraged and supported;
food sales, access and procurement local procurement; Institutional buyers such as hospitals and universities will have the flexibility and incentive to buy more local products;
 

climate change and greenhouse gases; 

research and data collection;

 Ongoing research will ensure long-term food security in the face of a changing climate;

 

Document Type:
Food Charter

Level of Government:
regional

Topic(s):

Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land
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Education
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First Nations and Indigenous Food Systems
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Food Processing, Storage & Distribution
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Food Sales, Access & Procurement
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Nutrition and Public Health
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Water Management
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Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management
n

Sub-topic(s):

climate change and greenhouse gases
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food distribution
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local food culture
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local procurement
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research and data collection
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Policy URL:
https://cowichangreencommunity.org/resource/cowichan-food-charter/

Policy File:

Region:
Cowichan Valley

Province:
British Columbia

Year:
2009

Supplementary Information:
No