Ministry of Agriculture and Lands
Regional Operations
Regional Operations is the first contact for most people to the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands.
Regional Operations encompasses British Columbia and delivers through four regions: North, Central, South and Coast. These regional areas feature a wide diversity of climates and landscapes.
Regional Operations focuses on the challenges and opportunities for the agri-food sector in these regions and their communities.
Regional Operations is responsible for:
- Providing specialized knowledge and expertise in agrology to foster resource development and environmental sustainability in the agri-food sector;
- Engaging in the management and resolution of conflicts between agriculture and other interests in land, air and water;
- Providing advice and leadership in issues management, policy development and planning;
- Fostering agri-food economic development opportunities, including those of First Nations;
- Leading the regional delivery of environmental programs for the agri-food sector;
- Communicating and enhancing the understanding of agri-food interests within the provincial government;
- Encouraging and enabling the agri-food industry to be self-reliant in accessing and developing programs, information and services.
