Ministry of Agriculture

AAC Workshop 2003

On February 20, 2003, more than 100 participants met for a day-long workshop in Abbotsford. Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, the workshop drew together AAC members representing almost all of the Committees from around the province.

AAC Workshop 2003Others in attendance included municipal and regional district elected officials and staff from the Ministry and the Agricultural Land Commission who regularly work with AACs.  As well, several local government representatives that were interested in exploring an AAC in their local area came as observers.

Besides discussing ways to more effectively serve their local governments, several presentations were given at the Workshop that highlighted the breadth of issues and activities AACs are involved with.

The Summary of Proceedings of the Workshop include each of the presentations made during the workshop as well as a synopsis of the group discussion which considered several challenges and opportunities. The Workshop Appendices includes the Workshop agenda, a list of participants and a list of the members of AACs and contacts at the time of the Workshop.