Comox Valley Agricultural Plan - Final Report
(2024)
Upland was contracted in collaboration with Urban Food Strategies by the Comox Valley Regional District to update the Agricultural Plan. The Comox Valley Agricultural Plan(CVAP) update considers agriculture within the current growth and policy context of the region and attempts to identify and anticipate future changes and challenges to the sector. The development and implementation of the Comox Valley Agricultural Plan is an important opportunity for elected officials, the agricultural sector, and community organizations to work to get her toward a more resilient and sustainable local economy. The objectives of the CVAP update are to:
- Provide an overview of the current challenges experienced by the regional agri-food system;
- Present policy and regulatory recommendations, and
- Develop a strategy to ensure the plan is implemented
The CVAP identifies a total of 21 recommended actions presented under 5 goals:
- Steward water resources to meet agricultural water needs.
- Maintain agricultural land protection policies and support for producers.
- Support actions to grow the regional agri-food economy.
- Collaborate towards climate change adaptation, mitigation, and emergency preparedness.
- Strengthen awareness of the Comox Valley agri-food sector.
The full report can be accessed here
