The BC Ministry of Agriculture and the Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) share a common interest in facilitating the growth and development of the agricultural sector in northern BC. Agriculture has always been an important economic contributor to the region and, with increased demand for food, both at home and abroad, the sector is now entering a new phase of opportunity. Through working together on this project, the Ministry of Agriculture and the CDI hope to facilitate opportunities for growth.

The project, entitled the Northern BC Agrifood Industry Needs Assessment and Supports was developed to identify and assess current and future business and market development opportunities, challenges, and barriers faced by northern BC’s agrifood industry. Particular attention was focused on marketing agrifoods products to the Lower Mainland and other metropolitan areas of the province.

The project consists of two phases and three reports: 

• Project Implementation Plan (Phase One);

• Industry Consultation and Findings Report (Phase Two); and

• Action Plan for Delivery of Programs and Assistance(Phase Two).