Agriculture (ALR)

• Agricultural Land Use policies in the OCP
• Agricultural Area Plan (OCP Schedule E)
• Agricultural Land Use Inventory (2013)
• Agricultural Land Use Inventory Maps (2013)
• Agriculture Water Demand Model
• Agricultural Overview (2008)

The farm home plate requirement applies to any Agricultural Zone and all other Zone located within the ALR.

Read the District of Kent Farm Home Plate Guide.

Are you a farmer or thinking about starting a farm? These provincial agricultural programs and networks may interest you.

• Environmental Farm Plan Program - assists farmers in developing an environmental action plan to reduce the possibility of accidental harm to soil, air, water and biodiversity values.

• B.C. Land Matching Program – provides land matching and business support services to new farmers looking for land to farm as well as landowners interested in finding someone to farm their land.

• Young Agrarians – a network for new and young ecological and organic farmers offering access and support to a variety farm programs.

Additional links:

• BC's Agrifood and Seafood Sector (Fast Stats 2015)
• BC Agriculture & Climate Change Regional Adaption Strategies Series (Fraser Valley)

Do you live on ALR land or are thinking about building a residence on ALR land?

Check out our Residences in the ALR Guide for information on land use requirements, zoning, and application resources.

An agri-tourism accommodation (ATA) use is an opportunity for farmers to offer sleeping accommodations (agri-tourism sleeping units) in relation to their agri-tourism activities permitted under ALR Use Regulation.

If you are just learning about agri-tourism, check out our handy guide. For those looking to set-up agri-tourism accommodations, make sure you download the Agri-Tourism Business Licence Application Form.