District of Metchosin Agricultural Area Plan
(2024)
Upland was contracted by the District of Metchosin to develop the Metchosin Agricultural Area Plan (AAP) in 2024. The objective of the AAP was to identify opportunities to support the agriculture sector in Metchosin in the face of various pressures including urban sprawl, rising land prices, and climate change. The AAP was developed following the creation of a comprehensive background report and a series of sector engagement activities including surveys, open houses and interviews.
The AAP resulted in a vision statement, 3 goals with 17 specific recommendations and an implementation plan. The 3 goals identified for the Metchosin Agriculture Community are:
- Protect Metchosin farmland for farming
- Support the economic viability of Metchosin’s farming community in a collaborative manner
- Create a sustainable and climate resilient farming sector in Metchosin
The complete report can be found here.
