Planting the seeds for a sustainable future - City of Kamloops

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Livestock Use (by parcels) 74% (150 of the 203 parcels) used for livestock were used for equine(horse) operations. 92 of the 150 parcels (61%) are on parcels less than 4 ha (
operation on the land surrounding the mine site. In late 1988, the Morrison ranch was purchased to allow access to the Ajaxore bodies. This increased the ranching area to over 5,000 ha with approximately 600 head of cattle.Parcels used for:BeefDairyPoultrySwineSheep and GoatsHorses (equine)OthersTypes of Livestock150, 74%8, 4%1, 1% 10, 5%23, 11% 1, 0%10, 5%Most of the land used for mining purposes at Afton has beentemporarily removed from the ALR on the condition that it bereclaimed and restored to its former level of productivity after miningactivities are completedBeef production continues to be the primary agricultural activity inthe region. The beef industry and accompanying crops (hay andfodder) account for 85-90% of total agricultural acres. Both the BCCattlemen's Association and the BC Livestock Producers Co-opAssociation are headquartered in Kamloops. A small dairy industryserves the local market. Several farms from the Fraser Valley haveexpressed interest in relocating to the interior and Kamloops islooking attractive to these operators.Figure 5 – Parcels used for livestock production inthe City of Kamloops (Source: BC Ministry ofAgriculture Land Use Inventory Report - 2011)Farms by Main EnterpriseGreenhouse, nursery,14, 6%Other crops,57, 23%Beef, 63, 25%Swine, 0, 0%Poultry, Eggs, 8, 3%Figure 6 – Farm numbers by main enterprise(Source: 2011 Census of Agriculture – KamloopsArea P – Rivers and Peaks). Note: Other livestockincludes horses.Fruit, nuts, 7, 3%Vegetables, 14, 6%Grains, oilseeds,1, 0%Other Livestock, 74,30%Sheep, goats, 10, 4%CITY OF KAMLOOPS 31
Page 1 and 2: CITY OF KAMLOOPSPlanting the seeds
Page 3 and 4: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis report was pre
Page 7 and 8: WHY DO WE NEED AN AGRICULTURE AREA
Page 9 and 10: EXPECTED OUTCOMESThe overarching ex
Page 11: (l) an activity, other than grazing
Page 14 and 15: Due to topography, existing growth,
Page 16 and 17: At one time, there were 16 dairies
Page 18 and 19: Urban agriculture connects urban dw
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Page 22 and 23: Ranchers in Kamloops depend on Crow
Page 24 and 25: Plant Hardiness ZonesThe Plant Hard
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Page 28 and 29: AGRICULTURAL CAPABILITYFigure 3 - C
Page 30 and 31: Table 5 - Owned and Rented (Owned v
Page 34 and 35: Change in Farm EnterprisesThe local
Page 36 and 37: Gross Margin ($ per farm)Gross Marg
Page 38 and 39: Table 8 - Value of Farm Capital and
Page 40 and 41: cooling activities would increase t
Page 42 and 43: MarketingMarketing is both a hindra
Page 44 and 45: PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL TRENDSThe 1
Page 46 and 47: Canadian Food Inspection AgencyThe
Page 48 and 49: Farm Practices Protection ActThe Fa
Page 50 and 51: The Land Conservancy of BCThe Land
Page 52 and 53: Zoning By-law No. 5-1-2001A section
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Page 56 and 57: SUPPORTING INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION
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