Comox Valley Agricultural Plan
The Comox Valley Agricultural Plan (CVAP) has been helping inform the Comox Valley Regional District and stakeholders on agriculture since 2001. Over the last 20 years many of the CVAP recommendations were implemented or advanced. However, several recommendations have become out-dated. CVRD has begun a process to update and modernize the CVAP.
What has been done so far?
Phase 1:
- The 2002 Agriculture Plan has been evaluated, including its implementation to date.
- A Comox Valley Regional District Agricultural Plan Update Background Report was created to establish the context in which agriculture exists in the Comox Valley, including changes over time as reflected by census data.
- An Advisory Committee, comprised of 11 community members, was established to provide feedback and engage in outreach and promotion of the process.
- One on one interviews have been conducted with over 30 agriculture stakeholders.
- A Draft Interim Report was completed which compiles the work completed to date and outlines key themes emerging from Phase 1.
Phase 2:
- Focus group meetings and community workshops with the agriculture community were held on the key themes of land use planning, emergency planning, water and business vitality.
- A Final Interim Report was completed that brings together all of the research, engagement and analysis work done to date and provides direction for the drafting of the new and updated Comox Valley Agricultural Plan
Next Steps
We are in the process of drafting the new plan. Please check back for more information in June 2024.
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