Announcing.....
We are pleased to announce that the ACRD has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Vancouver Foundation for the implementation phase of the “Expanding the Influence of Regional Agricultural Support” project.
The 3-year project will focus on:
- Supporting various food and agricultural organizations to increase their own capacity and impact by providing mentorship, resource sharing and core funding to key organizations.
- Acting as a bridge between these organizations in order to support regional collaboration and funnel broadly acceptable recommendations to the Province and to the ACRD Board of Directors.
- Involving industry/academia in agricultural extension services and programming and developing a Province-wide continuing education program in agricultural planning for regional governments.
- Networking with other Regional Agricultural Support organizations, with a particular focus on the development of measurement and evaluation tools.
- Continuing to engage the Province in discussions about Regional Agricultural Support and mutually-supportive activities.
- Adapting programs as needed and responding to emerging concerns in the agriculture and food security communities.
Public Statement
The ACRD's Systems Change project sets out to test a regional model for food system and agricultural support. Strong regional structures will influence Provincial frameworks and ensure accommodation of the unique contextual realities of BC’s various geographical regions and producer populations.
By bridging and supporting local organizations, building a BC-wide network of other regionally-driven organizations, and engaging in targeted education and resource development, we will support change in the way producers, Indigenous stakeholders, and communities are supported within Province-wide agricultural frameworks, ensuring efficacy, long-term sectoral growth, and diverse cultural relevancy.
Project Funding by Vancouver Foundtation
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