Business and market development

The B.C. government provides tools, information and resources on best practices for business growth for the agriculture and seafood sector.

Agrifood business management

Knowing how to manage and grow your farming business involves a broad range of skills and knowledge. Information, tools and services are available to help adopt best practices, acquire and manage staff, and maintain a safe workplace. Learn about agrifood business management practices.

Market development

B.C. agriculture, food and seafood products are sold in domestic and international markets. Services are available to inform and prepare farmers, fishers and food processors to take advantage of existing and emerging market opportunities, from local farmers' markets to the growing markets of Asia, Europe and other parts of the world. Learn more about domestic and international market development.

Emergency preparedness

Farmers need to plan ahead for hazardous situations to help minimize negative impacts to farms and speed recovery. Tools and resources are available to help farmers plan and prepare for emergencies. The government also has emergency response plans and resources in place to assist farmers during an emergency event. Programs may be available to help recover after a natural disaster or major disease outbreak. Find information about emergency preparedness and emergency management.

Food and beverage processing

B.C.'s 2500 or more processing businesses account for 70 percent of the province's agrifood sector. Information and services are available to assist B.C. processing business with their unique needs from start-up, to regulatory compliance, food safety, sourcing of raw materials and adoption of innovative processes and technology. Learn more about food and beverage processing in B.C.

Farmers and Women's institutes

Farmers and Women's Institutes are cross-commodity rural organizations. They are concerned with most aspects of the farming industry and society from a community agriculture perspective.  Learn more about Farmers and Womens Institutes.

Trusts and councils

Trusts provide the incentive and opportunity for industry sectors to lead, manage and finance their own development by providing partial funding for development activities. Industry development councils work on promotion, market development and research that benefits their industry. Learn more about agricultural trusts and councils.