Planting the seeds for a sustainable future - City of Kamloops

The Land Conservancy of BCThe Land Conservancy is a non-profit, charitable Land Trust working throughout British Columbia. TLC protects importanthabitat for plants, animals and natural communities as well as properties with historical, cultural, scientific, scenic or compatiblerecreational value. Since 1997, TLC has been working with members of the agricultural community to promote agriculture asan environmentally compatible industry.FUNDING FOR AGRICULTUREOpportunities for funding of agricultural activities can be found at: http://smartfarmbc.ca/funding-sources. Below are a few ofthe current opportunities for agricultural funding.Investment Agriculture FoundationThe Investment Agriculture Foundation strategically invests federal and provincial funds in support of innovative projects tobenefit the agri-food industry in British Columbia. Funding is available to help the industry seize new opportunities and dealwith emerging issues. (http://www.iafbc.ca/funding_available/)BC Buy Local ProgramThe government of British Columbia is investing $2 million to help B.C. producers and processors promote local foods. Thefunding supports local businesses and organizations launch or expand their marketing campaigns, and allows B.C.’s diversefood industry to use customized promotions specific to their market and needs.Eligible organizations include associations, cooperatives, marketing boards, Aboriginal groups, businesses and non-profitorganizations. (http://www.gov.bc.ca/agri/buylocal.html)Women in Agriculture InitiativeWomen in Agriculture is an initiative of the Agri-Food Futures Fund to assist women in their pursuit of opportunities to build andstrengthen the agriculture industry in BC. (http://www.iafbc.ca/funding_available/programs/WIA/wia.htm)CITY OF KAMLOOPS 48