British Columbia Proposes to Expand Food Processing in ALR

British Columbia proposes to expand food processing in ALR

British Columbia is proposing to expand food processing opportunities on the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). The province claims the expansion will help “strengthen food security, support farmers, and attract new investment. ” According to the proposal, food and beverage processing facilities can be established on certain lower-productivity ALR land without approval from the Agricultural Land Commission, provided that at least 5 per cent of the…

B.C.'s proposed changes to food processing on ALR get mixed reviews from farmers

Some farmers say the changes could invite large corporations onto the little farmland the province has available and drive up speculation, while others say the update could help small-scale farmers cut through red tape and more easily access local markets.