The BC government has announced $200 million in funding for a variety of initiatives related to food security, food manufacturing, and agriculture. 

From this pool of funding, a variety of things will be funded, most notably for Langley Chamber members are:

Food Security Emergency Planning and Preparedness –
Will allow agricultural producers, industry associations and Indigenous communities to develop disaster plans, mitigation strategies and projects with a unique focus on food security and agricultural resiliency.

Flood Mitigation for Fraser Valley Farmers –
Will provide funding for flood mitigation projects for agricultural producers most affected by the 2021 floods with an emphasis on solutions that provide both flood mitigation and habitat restoration.

Food Processing Growth –
Will address critical gaps in B.C.’s food processing sector to increase food production, food security, and economic growth.

Food Affordability and Innovation –
Will help lower British Columbian’s grocery bills by fostering innovation and improving productivity.

Critical Food Security Infrastructure –
Will improve food security infrastructure throughout the province. Examples include larger commercial-grade coolers, new or improved warehouse facilities, and new or upgraded vehicles for collection, warehouse management and distribution of food.
 

Further details are still expected on each of these areas, and the Langley Chamber will determine where opportunities for our members exist, and we will continue to communicate that to them as these programs roll out.