Updates to Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Act regulations will make it more affordable for multi-generational farmers on the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) to apply to…
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New residential options proposed for agricultural land
The provincial government is proposing more residential flexibility for people living in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) as outlined in a new policy intentions paper…
ALR and ALC changes feedback session Nov. 5 in Cranbrook
People are invited to an engagement session in Cranbrook tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 5, to have their say on how best to encourage farming and protect…
B.C. seeks feedback on farming and protecting farmland
Starting today, Thursday, Sept. 19, people are invited to have their say on how best to encourage farming and protect farmland throughout British Columbia. “Helping…
Manufactured homes in ALR grandfathering extended
The grandfathering period for manufactured homes for immediate family members in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) has been extended to February 2020, the Ministry of…
One size or site doesn’t fit all with ALR
Letter to the Editor I am responding to Agriculture Minister Lana Popham’s explanation, from her base in Victoria, as to why the Agricultural Land Commission…
Protecting B.C. farmland and supporting farmers
Letters to the Editor Recently, the B.C. government marked an important milestone with the second phase of our commitment to revitalize the Agricultural Land Reserve…
ALR rules strengthened: provincial government
Regulations that strengthen B.C.’s Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) came into force under Bill 52 on Feb. 22, enhancing food security and encouraging farming in the…
ALR protection created for cannabis production
Local and First Nations governments in British Columbia are now able to prohibit cannabis production in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) within their communities, unless it…
Last chance to have say in revitalizing ALR
Letter to the Editor This is the final week to have your say in the revitalization of our province’s Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) by sharing…