Planting the seeds for a sustainable future - City of Kamloops

PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION AND LAND USE POLICYBC Ministry of Agriculture and LandsThe purposes and functions of the BC MOAL are related to the:Production, marketing, processing and merchandising of agricultural products andfood;Institution and carrying out of advisory, research, promotional or education extensionprograms, projects or undertakings relating to agriculture and food; andCollection of information and preparation of statistics relating to agriculture and foodand the dissemination of these statistics as the Minister considers advisable.The mission of the Ministryof Agriculture is tocultivate a competitive andsocially responsible agrifoodsector.The Ministry is responsible for the:Agricultural Science and Policy DivisionInnovation and Governance BranchPlant and Animal HealthFood Protection BranchStrategic Industry PartnershipSustainable Agriculture BranchBC Farm Industry Review BoardBusiness Risk Management BranchPolicy and Industry CompetitivenessMinistry Boards and Commissions:Agricultural Land CommissionBC Chicken Marketing BoardBC Egg Marketing BoardBC Turkey Marketing BoardBC Milk Marketing BoardFor more information on the MOAL, visit www.gov.bc.ca/agri.The government of British Columbia is currently investing $2 million to help BC producers and processors promote local foods.The funding supports local businesses and organizations to launch or expand their marketing campaigns, and allows BC'sdiverse food industry to use customized promotions specific to their market and needs.For more information on this program, visit www.gov.bc.ca/agri/buylocal.html.CITY OF KAMLOOPS 45