The B.C. Agriculture Plan


Appendix A: Implementation of the B.C. Agriculture Plan

These are new and existing actions that the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands is highlighting in its commitment to implement strategies identified in the Agriculture Plan. While the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands has taken the lead in implementing the Plan, these action items often involve other provincial agencies, local/regional governments and community and industry groups.

 

 

 

 

 

Glossary

Provincial Government

ALC

Agricultural Land Commission

BCA B.C. Assessment
BCFIRB B.C. Farm Industry Review Board
CAS Climate Action Secretariat
IGRS Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
ILMB Integrated Land Management Bureau
MAE Ministry of Advanced Education
MAG Ministry of Attorney General
MAL Ministry of Agriculture and Lands
MARR Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation
MCS Ministry of Community Services
MOE Ministry of Education
MED Ministry of Economic Development
MEIA Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance
MEMPR Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
MOE Ministry of Environment
MOF Ministry of Finance
MOFR Ministry of Forests and Range
MOH Ministry of Health
MLCS Ministry of Labour and Citizens’ Services
MSBR Ministry of Small Business and Revenue
MTSA Ministry of Tourism, Sports and the Arts
MOT Ministry of Transportation

 

Other Agencies

AAFC

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

AITC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation
BCAC B.C. Agriculture Council
BCAAFE B.C. Association of Agriculture Fairs and Exhibitions
BCAFM B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets
BCCDC B.C. Centre for Disease Control
BCDF B.C. Dairy Foundation
BCFPA B.C. Food Processors Association
BCIT B.C. Institute of Technology
BCLNA B.C. Landscape and Nursery Association
BCRFA B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association
BCWI B.C. Wine Institute
CIC Citizenship and Immigration Canada
CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency
CFIG Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
COABC Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia
EC Environment Canada
FCC Farm Credit Corporation
FNAA First Nations Agriculture Association
HC Health Canada
HRSDC Human Resource Social Development Canada
IAF Investment Agriculture Foundation
INAC Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
IPCBC Invasive Plant Council of B.C.
NRC Natural Resources Canada
PCAE Partnership Committee on Agriculture and the Environment
PMRA Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Health Canada)
PNWER Pacific Northwest Economic Region
SSFPA Small Scale Food Processors Association
UBC University of British Columbia
UNBC University of Northern British Columbia
WALI Western Agriculture Labour Initiative

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