The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is responsible for the production, marketing, processing and merchandising of agriculture and seafood products, as well as supporting our province’s food security, and developing a resilient food system and economy.
Featured topics
- Ministry's response to droughts
Important information for producers directly impacted by drought in B.C.
- AgriStability
Targeted advance payments and late participation to assist B.C. producers dealing with income decline from droughts, wildfires and extreme weather as well as declines due to market conditions, production loss or increased costs of production.
- Buy BC
Discover the amazing variety of B.C. foods and the funding and promotional support available for B.C. producers.
- Feed BC
Details on how Food Hubs are supporting regional food processing and food security, and how more B.C. food is being served in public institutions.
- Animals and Crops
Resources for growers including: financial programs, diagnostic services, production information, and pest management practices.
- Food Safety
Resources for safe food production and processing, using the best available preventative food safe practices to protect public health and market stability.
- Treefruit Stabilization
The ministry is leading an effort to help stabilize B.C.’s tree fruit industry. These efforts are in response to the challenging circumstances growers, particularly apple growers, are experiencing
- Emergency Management
Prepare for emergencies and disasters like wildfires, droughts and floods.
- Disease Reporting
Discover the defining elements of reportable and notifiable diseases and see which require reporting to safeguard animal populations and public health in B.C.
Featured services
- Agriculture and Seafood Programs
Apply to funding and advisory programs that support producers and food processors in the agriculture and seafood sector.
- AgriService BC
Find popular agricultural topics that may be of interest.
- Animal Health Centre
A full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory, located in the Abbotsford Agriculture Centre.
- Insurance and Income Protection
Learn how to protect your business against severe market volatility and disaster situations.
- Statistics
Census of Agriculture, industry & sector profiles, market analysis, and trade statistics.
Minister
Honourable Pam Alexis
Minister of Agriculture and Food
Deputy Minister
Peter Pokorny
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food