Planting the seeds for a sustainable future - City of Kamloops

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SUPPORTING INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION8. Limited Meat Processing FacilitiesWith the implementation of Full Provincial Meat Inspection in 2007, there are a number of fully licensed processors located inthe City and TNRD. More may be needed with industry expansion.The higher standards required in the new plants has added significantly to the cost of processing. These changes have limitedthe opportunity for farms to provide locally produced meat products through the retail market (direct sales, restaurants, localfood stores).9. Increased Crop and Livestock DiversityKamloops has a long history of agricultural production including the historical hop farms and tomato canneries. Marketingissues changed history, not the physical ability to grow those products plus many more. One relatively recent study, 'Back tothe Land' initiated by Kamloops Community Futures explored a range of products that are suited to the areas climate and soils.10. Non-farm Opportunities:The ALC should interact with farmers on possible non-farming income opportunities that may be allowed (and compatible)within the ALR. These opportunities may include non-agricultural activities such as: dog kennels, campsites, agri-tourism,farm vacation type programs and certain accommodations. Most landowners are likely not aware of these 'allowable',secondary uses which could support growth of the farming operation.11. Limited Value-added and Secondary Processing OpportunitiesThere is an opportunity for more on and off farm food processing, commercial kitchens and secondary processing. Kamloops asa central location has the benefit of being able to draw product for processing from farms within Kamloops and the TNRD.PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURE RESOURCES (LAND AND WATER)12. Security of Land and Water ResourcesCITY OF KAMLOOPS 54
There is increasing pressure/competition on the provinces water and land resources. BC is currently updating the Water Act.For Kamloops farmers to invest and prosper they need a secure land base (relatively free from speculation), with appropriateurban and rural interface buffering, and an economical and sustainable source of water.13. Loss of Larger Ranch Properties with Multiple TitlesIt is not uncommon for many larger ranches to hold numerous land titles. When these ranches are sold, it is difficult to find abuyer that can afford all of the titles and thereby retain the integrity of the ranch. These properties become targets for nonagriculturalland developments and are often broken up into their individual titles. In many cases the outcome is a ranch wherethe cows are sold, the range tenures relinquished and the land broken up into a less viable size, hobby farms, resortdevelopments or rural residential estates. There are exceptions to this trend with the ongoing movement of the dairy industryinto the Interior; however, the dairy industry is more interested in the higher capability irrigated lands in the valley bottomscompared to grasslands that are more commonly associated with area ranches.14. Growth of Mining IndustryThis is of concern to the ranching industry. The Kamloops Stockmen's Association has been involved with this issue.15. Maintaining Environmental SustainabilityHighPriorityThe success of the agriculture industry relies on the stewardship of the land and water resources they use. These resources arealso important habitat for wildlife and fisheries. There are a number of issues and initiatives currently being addressed by theindustry such as:Noxious weeds (private, Crown, and City) - continued support of the City's weed control initiatives is needed;Encouraging the use of best management practices in agriculture including the protection of pollinators;Environmental farm plans - encourage voluntary participation;Grasslands protection (critically important to wildlife and the ranching sector);Ducks Unlimited initiatives (e.g. wetlands);Riverbank erosion;Range issues related to recreational use;All terrain vehicle (ATV) use by public;Vandalism;CITY OF KAMLOOPS 55
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis report was pre
Page 7 and 8: WHY DO WE NEED AN AGRICULTURE AREA
Page 9 and 10: EXPECTED OUTCOMESThe overarching ex
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Page 16 and 17: At one time, there were 16 dairies
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Page 24 and 25: Plant Hardiness ZonesThe Plant Hard
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Page 28 and 29: AGRICULTURAL CAPABILITYFigure 3 - C
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Page 32 and 33: Livestock Use (by parcels) 74% (150
Page 34 and 35: Change in Farm EnterprisesThe local
Page 36 and 37: Gross Margin ($ per farm)Gross Marg
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Page 42 and 43: MarketingMarketing is both a hindra
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Page 50 and 51: The Land Conservancy of BCThe Land
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