The City of Kamloops has compiled the following list of resources to provide active and prospective farmers with information on the government agencies, legislation, policies, and bylaws relating to agricultural property and operations within City of Kamloops boundaries. Additional resources are included that may assist with starting new or managing existing agricultural operations.
For a summary of recent and proposed changes to Provincial legislation and City bylaws that apply to agricultural properties within the city of Kamloops, please see the City’s latest Agricultural Update bulletin:
Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
- Agricultural Land Commission (ALC)
- Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
- List of ALC Policies
- Permitted Uses in the ALR
- Agricultural Land Reserve General Regulation
- Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulation
- ALC Landscape Buffer Specifications
- Interactive ALR Map
City Bylaws and Policies
Provincial Legislation and Resources
- Agricultural Area Plans
- Assessment Act | Classification of Land as a Farm
- BC Agrifood and Seafood Strategic Growth Plan
- Guide to Edge Planning
- Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries
- Planning for Agriculture
- Summary of Agricultural Legislation & Enforcement
New Farmers, Career Opportunities, and Funding
- Agricultural Labour Pool | Job Search
- BC Agriculture | Interactive Production Guides
- BC Farm and Ranch Realty
- Venture Kamloops | Incentives & Other Resources
- BC Fruit Grower’s Association | Funding Opportunities
- Crop Production Guides
- Farm Tour Handbook
- Farm2Chefs | Grants
- Investment Agriculture Foundation BC
- Irrigation Scheduling Calculator
- Starting a New Farm
- Young and Beginning Farmers | Programs & Services
- FarmLINK | Land Listing & Employment Opportunities
Buy Local
- Buy Local! Buy Fresh! | Regional Food Producers Map
- Farm2Chefs | Local Food Collaborative
- Kamloops Regional Farmers’ Market
- Sun Peaks & Region Farmers’ Market
- Tourism Kamloops | Markets & Farms
- Tranquille Farm Fresh
Conservation, Education, and Historic Reference
- BC Grasslands
- Climate Change and Food Security in British Columbia
- Ducks Unlimited | Landowner Resources
- History of Agriculture in Kamloops and Region
- Safe in the Shed | Caring for Historic Farm Machinery
- Setting Up a Local Food Hub | Action Pack for Schools
- USDA Regional Food Hub Resource Guide
Organizations, Associations, and Initiatives
- BC Agriculture Council
- BC Institute of Agrologists
- BC Meats for BC Families
- BC Pork
- Community Futures Thompson Country
- Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations
- Farm West
- Kamloops Food Policy Council
- Small Scale Food Processor Association
- The Real Dirt on Farming | Publication
Last updated May 21, 2021
