Implementation Strategy - Strathcona County · 2015-09-30 · Implementation Strategy will guide...
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Implementation StrategyStrathcona County Agriculture Master Plan
ContentsIntroduction
Agricultural Principles for Strathcona County
Strategy Descriptions
Urban Agriculture Strategy
Land Use and Development Strategy
Government Strategy
Food and Agriculture Sector Development Strategy
Agri-Tourism Strategy
Agriculture Master Plan Review
Appendix 1: Agriculture Master Plan Potential Actions Summary Table
Appendix 2: Proposed Timeline
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Strathcona County holds a unique place in Alberta. As a specialized municipality, the leadership – both Council and Administration - are responsible to balance a complex array of urban and rural interests. Agriculture has historically been a major land user with large economic activity within Strathcona County. Although relatively small in comparison to other agricultural counties in Alberta, Strathcona County continues to be a highly productive agricultural municipality in terms of revenues generated per acre. More than just an economic entity, agriculture offers a degree of local food security, provides an alternative lifestyle, helps establish the community’s character and contributes to environmental goods and services such as clean air and water, and fosters a diversity of wildlife habitat.
Strathcona County developed an Agriculture Master Plan in 2015 to provide a long-term priority for agriculture.
This Implementation Strategy will outline how Strathcona County intends to explore the recommendations in the Agriculture Master Plan. Several potential action areas were outlined in the Master Plan. The potential action areas have been assigned to one of six strategies: Urban Agriculture, Land Use and Development, Governance, Food and Agriculture Sector Development, Agri-tourism, and the Agriculture Master Plan Review (Appendix 1). This Implementation Strategy will guide how to address and develop these areas. The goal is to complete the development of these strategies within the next five years, beginning in late fall 2015. A projected timeline for completion can be found in Appendix 2.
Introduction
Agricultural Principles for Strathcona County With the acceptance of the Agriculture Master Plan, Strathcona County’s central vision will support the development of these strategies. This vision is:
Strathcona County as Canada’s most livable community is distinguished
by its agricultural heritage that builds on history and responds to
opportunities as a leader in the Capital region in the provision of a broad
range of agricultural and food opportunities as well as agri-food related
services to one of Canada fastest growing metropolitan regions.
The Agriculture Master Plan outlined four planning principles. These principles will act as underlying themes throughout this Implementation Strategy and in the development of future Agriculture Master Plan Strategies
Supporting Policies
The long term success of agriculture in a metropolitan context can only be assured with strong supporting and integrated land use, food and agriculture sector development and infrastructure policies.
Agriculture Land ConservationThe conversion or fragmentation of large tracks, primary or unique agriculture lands to non-agricultural uses to accommodate growth (residential, commercial, industrial) will only be done as a last resort.
Proactive Agriculture
Changes in agriculture are both continuous and considerable, requiring dynamic and proactive approach in response to emerging trends and opportunities both urban and rural.
Shared Leadership
The advancement of agriculture requires shared leadership including the municipality, residents and stakeholders within Strathcona County, and the Capital Region.
Urban Agriculture Strategy1
What does Urban Agriculture mean in regards to the Agriculture Master Plan?
Urban agriculture is considered the production and harvesting of fruits and vegetables, the raising of animals or cultivation of fish for consumption or sale within urban areas and hamlets. Urban agriculture should also have a strong educational component, teaching children and adults alike the benefits, joys and techniques of growing their own food.
Why do we need an Urban Agriculture Strategy?
Urban agriculture is a topic that has been very popular in urban centers. Municipalities such as the City of Edmonton, Vancouver, Hamilton, New York and Toronto have released strategies and plans promoting urban agriculture. Currently, Strathcona County does not have clear guidelines for urban agriculture including community gardening, the establishment of farmer’s markets, or the raising of livestock in town. It is clear that public interest in urban agriculture is growing rapidly, and the suitability of endeavors in our communities should be thoroughly investigated and vetted. Strathcona County needs to explore the guidelines outlined by other municipalities, but will find creative solutions that match our specialized municipality.
What do we hope to achieve with the Urban Agriculture Strategy?
An Urban Agriculture Strategy will create more awareness and community engagement around the topics of food and agriculture. This will be reflected in the initial public engagement and in the educational programming following the development of the strategy. Clear community gardening policies will be created and potential areas identified for community gardens. Pre-approved areas will create a more streamlined application process. Additional pre-approved areas may be developed for future farmer’s markets outside of Sherwood Park, such as South Cooking Lake, Ardrossan, or Josephburg. Moreover, potential urban hen and beekeeping pilot projects will be reviewed, and the suitability of these projects under different areas of our Land Use Bylaw. Strathcona County’s Animal Control Bylaw will be reviewed, examining the suitability of livestock production and exotic pets with different land uses. Finally, program development to help diversify urban farming endeavors, such as warehouse vegetable production will be explored.
How will we complete the Urban Agriculture Strategy?
The process will begin in the winter of 2015-2016. Strathcona County will engage a consulting firm to assist with writing, research and public engagement overseen by an Administrative Project Manager from Transportation and Agriculture Services. The Agricultural Service Board will be consulted throughout the process. Partnerships with other departments within Strathcona County will include Planning and Development Services, Family and Community Services and Recreation Parks and Culture. The Environmental Advisory Committee has also shown interest in assisting with the development of community gardening policies. Many public organizations and stakeholders will be encouraged to participate in engagement sessions and will be consulted during the development, including but not limited to local greenhouses, gardening groups, school groups, producers, venture farmers, and educational committees. It is anticipated the strategy will be completed in the fall of 2016.
It is clear that public interest in urban agriculture is growing rapidly...
Potential Actions Agriculture Master Plan Reference Action
That Strathcona County Review bylaws etc. related to the establishment of agri-business/opportunities (e.g. food processing, urban acreage agriculture and make them more supportive to this type of development/initiative).
Urban Agriculture 1
That bylaws be amended to allow appropriate specific/limited livestock to be raised under the same public nuisance, and safety bylaws governing pets.
Urban Agriculture 2
That Strathcona County develops a strategy and policies to foster urban agriculture.
Urban Agriculture 3
What potential actions from the Agriculture Master Plan will we target with the Urban Agriculture Strategy?
The Strathcona County Agriculture Master Plan included several potential actions. These actions will be explored with County residents to see if they remain valid tactics that we can use to complete our Urban Agriculture Strategy.
How will the Urban Agriculture Strategy
tie in with our Planning Principles?
Proactive Agriculture
Substantial public engagement and ongoing evaluation of programs will ensure that interests and activities are well-suited to the community. The support of future farmer’s markets allows for the expansion once the food and agriculture sector becomes more developed in our community and will increase our community food security.
Shared Leadership
Urban growers become advocates for agriculture in our community and in the capital region. People will become more connected to their food.
Supporting Policies
By integrating agriculture into the daily life of our urban residents, we will be promoting long term support by those residents. Allowing policy and land use for appropriate, non-disruptive, operation in town creating a positive profile for agriculture in the community.
Land Use and Development Strategy2
What does Land Use and Development mean in regards to the Agriculture Master Plan?
Land use, in regards to the Agriculture Master Plan, outlines what kinds of activities can take place on different land types within the County. Land use and development is regulated by the municipality through a number of plans and policy documents, including the Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plans and the Land Use Bylaw. Land use activities such as urban agriculture may be supported by regulation and policy within these documents.
Why do we need a Land Use and Development Strategy?
The protection of farmland has become a topic of interest across Canada as cities continue to grow. Following the Agriculture Master Plan public engagement, it is clear that this is a subject is also of great interest to both urban and rural residents of Strathcona County. Agricultural land reserves exist in Ontario, British Columbia and in several US states. The Capital Region Board is currently reviewing the protection of Agricultural land through the Capital Region Growth Plan Update. In Strathcona County, the Municipal Development Plan protects the majority of class 1 soils through the designation of the Agriculture Large Holdings policy area where subdivision land use and development is generally limited to agricultural activities.
However, there are few policies in the Municipal Development Plan that encourages and promote farmer’s markets and community gardens on either public or private land.
What do we hope to achieve with the Land Use and Development Strategy?
The Land Use Bylaw and the Municipal Development Plan will be reviewed and their suitability of agricultural production with different land uses. This could include changes that allow for greenhouses that utilize waste heat and carbon dioxide from our industrial heartland. With this strategy, we hope to expand opportunities for future community gardens and farmer’s markets in our urban service areas. Identification of good agricultural land, agricultural character and functionality in appropriate areas will be reviewed. With direction from the Capital Region Growth Plan Update, how agricultural soil conservation is considered prior to development will be reviewed. Further, community standards will be identified that assist in the production, sale and travel of goods to market.
Potential Actions Agriculture Master Plan Reference Action
That Council direct Administration to include appropriate recommendations from the Agriculture Master Plan in the Municipal Development Plan.
Governance 3
That Council direct Administration to update its evaluation and reporting processes to ensure that ‘Agricultural Impact Assessment’ (AIA) is specifically considered at all levels of Strathcona County’s decision making processes.
Governance 6
That Strathcona County establish a mechanism for the purchase of agricultural protection easements through different sources. This could be in conjunction with the system for administering environmental credits envisaged for the Beaver Hills Moraine. There are options for funding, such as a special levy, a land conversion fee, or donations, etc.
Land Use and Development 11
That Strathcona County establish a development credit transfer strategy. Land Use and
Development 12
That any application to re-zone or re-designate lands currently zoned or designated agricultural will require an Agricultural Impact Assessment.
Land Use and Development 1
How will we complete the Land Use and Development Strategy?
We will begin the development of the Land Use and Development Strategy in late 2016. A consulting firm will assist with writing, research and public engagement coordinated by an Administrative Project Manager from Transportation and Agriculture Services, in partnership with Planning and Development Services. The Agricultural Service Board will be consulted throughout the process. Cooperation with other departments within Strathcona County will include Recreation, Parks and Culture. We anticipate a completion date at the end of 2017.
What potential actions from the Agriculture Master Plan will we target with the Land Use and Development Strategy?
The Strathcona County Agriculture Master Plan included several potential actions. These actions will be explored with County residents to see if they remain valid tactics that we can use to complete our Land Use and Development Strategy.
Potential Actions Agriculture Master Plan Reference Action
That all further development for the purposes of industrial, commercial or residential be considered in a manner whereby the impact on agriculture and lands used for agriculture is minimized or enhanced.
Land Use and Development 2
That lands be appropriately reclaimed and revert to agriculture function and zoning after resource extraction is complete.
Land Use and Development 3
That the MDP and Land Use Bylaw allow the discretionary use of community food growing programs on community shared lands, municipal reserves and common properties.
Land Use and Development 4
That future community plans include provisions for farmers markets in public or private space areas in new or existing communities. Strathcona County will also identify potential public and private lands within urban centers and support their development as temporary or permanent community gardens, etc.
Land Use and Development 9
That Strathcona County review its bylaws etc. related to establishment of agri-business/opportunities (e.g. food processing, urban acreage agriculture) and make them more supportive to equine and local food development/initiatives.
Land Use and Development 9
That Strathcona County develop processes for educating its rural and/or agricultural land owners regarding permit and regulatory requirements specific to agricultural related initiatives that are either new or an expansion of a current enterprise.
Land Use and Development 5
That Strathcona County review its current approach to rural land owners with the view to develop a more customer-focused permitting process for agricultural uses.
Land Use and Development 6
That Strathcona County allow for ‘Agriculture Commercial’ in selected areas to accommodate ‘agricultural businesses.’
Land Use and Development 8
How will the Land Use and Development Strategy tie in with our Planning Principles?
Proactive Agriculture
Change community standards to support for the growth of urban agriculture where appropriate.
Agriculture Land Conservation
Encourage soil conservation and consideration for functionality of agriculture in community planning.
Supporting Policies
Policies developed will allow people to choose a variety of agricultural endeavors on more land use types. Striving to be customer focused and educational in our permitting process, will increase our support for agricultural endeavors.
Potential Actions Agriculture Master Plan Reference Action
That Strathcona County transportation and roads planning, capital projects and maintenance in rural areas ensure the ability to easily access agricultural land, move large agricultural equipment, and get products to market.
Infrastructure 2
Governance Strategy3
What does Governance mean in regards to the Agriculture Master Plan?
Governance, in regards to the Agriculture Master Plan, means that Strathcona County as an organization has the organizational capacity (being resources, capability and competencies) to address and support agriculture in our community. It encompasses our ability to work cooperatively with both urban and rural residents and stakeholders and strives for service excellence through our understanding of our residents and activities within our municipality.
Why do we need a Governance Strategy?
The primary reason that a governance strategy is required is to ensure the long-term success of the Agriculture Master Plan. Through public engagement during the development of the Agriculture Master Plan, it was identified that we need to demonstrate a commitment that shows that we make agriculture a priority in our community and daily lives. Consistency needs to be created with how we support, interact and cooperate with our agricultural stakeholders.
What do we hope to achieve with the Governance Strategy?
With this plan, Strathcona County will be a champion for agriculture within the Capital Region. We will emerge as a leader through innovation in communications and public relations programs. A revised strategic plan will show consideration and support for agriculture. We will outline ways in which annual formal feedback can be collected about programs and agriculture in our community. Strathcona County will be staffed with a thread of agriculture throughout all departments.
It encompasses our ability to work cooperatively with both urban and rural residents and stakeholders...
Potential Actions Agriculture Master Plan Reference Action
That Council include a commitment to these recommendations in the next update to its Strategic Plan: Strathcona County 2030 – Powering our New Tomorrow.
Governance 2
That Strathcona County Administration review and revise its organizational structure to ensure that implementation of the Agriculture Master Plan will be led by a senior leader (with a supportive team) with the responsibility and authority to implement the Plan.
Governance 4
How will we complete the Governance Strategy?
The development of the Governance Strategy will begin in the winter of 2016-2017. A consulting firm will assist with writing, research and public engagement overseen by an Administrative Project Manager from Transportation and Agriculture Services, in partnership with Corporate Planning and Intergovernmental Affairs. The Agricultural Service Board will be consulted throughout the process. Representatives from other departments within Strathcona County will be consulted to see how agriculture affects their work in order to complete this plan. We anticipate a completion date of Q2 2017.
What potential actions from the Agriculture Master Plan will we target with the Governance Strategy?
The Strathcona County Agriculture Master Plan included several potential actions. These actions will be explored with County residents to see if they remain valid tactics that we can use to complete our Governance Strategy.
Potential Actions Agriculture Master Plan Reference Action
That Strathcona County consider the impact on agriculture as a central element in the scope of work for all plans to be developed for or on its behalf.
Governance 5
That Strathcona County develop a strong, and ongoing, communications and public relations program that outlines Strathcona County’s commitment and vision for agriculture. In addition, the supporting communications plan should address the key initiatives recommended by the Agriculture Master Plan.
Communications 1
That Strathcona County, as a municipality with a blend of both urban and rural lands, take a leadership role in the emerging opportunities for agriculture in the urban shadow and commit to a regular forum or conference, with the Agriculture and Food Leadership Institute, that brings subject matter experts to Strathcona County.
Communications 3
That Strathcona County take an active role, working with its municipal partners, to shape the Capital Region Board (CRB) land use and development policies to provide a regionally-consistent approach that provides long term support and certainty for agricultural uses. As the CRB is currently reviews its plan, it is important to engage this process as soon as possible.
Land Use and Development 10
That Strathcona County pursue funding opportunities for agricultural community development projects. Such funds are typically available from either provincial or federal programs.
Infrastructure 3
That Strathcona County hold and annual review with stakeholders on agriculture and food in Strathcona County to comment on the progress of the Plan and suggest changes if needed.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Adjustment 3
How will the Governance Strategy tie in with our Planning Principles?
Shared Leadership
By creating a thread of agricultural expertise and consideration throughout the organization, we will be strengthening and encouraging shared leadership. Further, partnerships and leadership opportunities within the region will be fostered.
Agriculture Land Conservation
Taking an active role in the Capital Region regarding the protection and conservation of agricultural land in our community.
Supporting Policies
By considering agriculture within the scope of all plans developed on the County’s behalf, we will support agriculture in a revised current future policy.
Food and Agriculture Sector Development Strategy4
What does Food and Agriculture Sector Development mean in regards to the Agriculture Master Plan?
Food and agriculture sector development refers to attracting new diverse enterprises and to building a support network to encourage current agriculture and food endeavors within Strathcona County. Sector development also refers to investigating resource availability, especially to new and young producers, and the building of community support.
Why do we need a Food and Agriculture Sector Development Strategy?
Through the development of the Agriculture Master Plan, it was identified that there is a perceived lack of County support for our agricultural sectors. There is no unified voice for agriculture in our community due to many interest groups. Though they have divergent purposes, all groups would benefit from a strong unified voice that represented their core agricultural values. Further, an interest in local food is growing. In order to encourage further development of this area, we need to perform a gap analysis identifying areas of potential improvement, including educational programs for producers and youth, opportunities for new and young producers, market streams, and areas of infrastructure that could be improved.
What do we hope to achieve with the Food and Agriculture Sector Development Strategy?
There are several areas that will help us support this strategy. Firstly, we will look to develop a Food and Agriculture Institute. This institute will represent a blend of voices from a wide range of sectors in agriculture. This institute will act to provide advocacy for the agriculture sector in Strathcona County and subcommittees will work to create business cases for our local food and equine industries. They will also act to promote agriculture in our community through the use of tours, events and public education.
Moreover, we will partner with local groups and experts to expand our own extension programming that will focus on both adult and youth education, in order to get young people involved and excited about the sector. From the basics of gardening to large scale crop and livestock production, this programming will focus on increasing opportunity, teaching people where and how their food grows and techniques to be more successful in production. Courses on succession planning should also be addressed in order
to help create resiliency land management and encourage young producers in our area. We will look at to attract new and different opportunities, such as waste heat capture and a variety of food events. Finally, we will identify areas of support in our infrastructure that could be changed to help further support agriculture and its movement to market.
How will we complete the Food and Agriculture Sector Development Strategy?
We will begin pursuing the Food and Agriculture Sector Development Strategy in the winter of 2017/2018. The development of this strategy will utilize a consulting firm to assist with writing, research and public engagement overseen by an Administrative Project Manager from Transportation and Agriculture Services. The Agricultural Service Board will be consulted throughout the process. Partnerships with other departments within Strathcona County will include Economic Development and Tourism, Planning and Development Services, Corporate Planning and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Family and Community Services. Many public organizations and stakeholders will be encouraged to participate in engagement sessions and will be consulted with during the development, including but not limited to local greenhouses, beekeepers, seed companies, market gardens, U-picks, gardening groups, equine groups, the processing industry, school groups, crop and livestock producers, venture farmers, and educational committees. We anticipate a completion date of Q2 2019.
What potential actions from the Agriculture Master Plan will we target with the Food and Agriculture Sector Development Strategy?
The Strathcona County Agriculture Master Plan included several potential actions. These actions will be explored with County residents to see if they remain valid tactics that we can use to complete our Governance Strategy.
Potential Actions Agriculture Master Plan Reference Action
That Strathcona County facilitate the formation of an Agriculture and Food Leadership Institute that is representative of the range of agricultural interests within Strathcona County and to provide ongoing leadership, advocacy and direction both to the Council and to Strathcona County at large.
Governance 7
That Strathcona County commit to a long-term program of education specific to the meaning, opportunities and the diversity of agriculture and food. This program will be designed for citizens at large but with a specific focus on Strathcona County youth via the education system.
Communications 2
That Strathcona County make resources available to conduct detailed sector development and business plans for two priority areas: (1) the development of local food opportunities; and (2) the equine sector. The plans will need to identify key priorities, objectives, key initiative and/or events, facility requirements, staffing, financials and milestones to measure progress.
Food and Agriculture Sector Development 1
That the two priority business plans be guided respectively by a group of knowledgeable and committed stakeholders who are representative of the sector. This would require the establishment of two steering groups: (1) Strathcona County Food and Agriculture Steering Group; and (2) Strathcona County Equine Industry Steering Group.
Food and Agriculture Sector Development 2
That the local food initiative include a feasibility assessment of establishing large scale greenhouses that access waste heat and CO2 from the Heartland; the development of market channels for local produce in Strathcona County events or festivals that feature and celebrate food and agriculture within Strathcona County.
Food and Agriculture Sector Development 3
That Strathcona County identify and support the expansion and/or attraction of the food and agriculture value added/processing sector. One example would be seed research. Strong marketing and communications programs shall be developed for each priority objectives. These will be necessary to create awareness among Strathcona county residents and attract them to local markets, local food opportunities and events.
Food and Agriculture Sector Development 2
How will the Food and Agriculture Sector Development Strategy tie in with our Planning Principles?
Shared Leadership
The Food and Agriculture Institute will provide advocacy for the entirety of the agricultural community. By acting as representatives for the core values of agriculture, they will help identify areas of required support from numerous levels of government.
Supporting Policies
Identifying new and innovative land uses in areas that would have been previously limited by zoning restrictions.
Proactive Agriculture
Encourage a multitude of diverse enterprises to bring resiliency to our system. Opportunity to build in a relationship with the formation of the Food and Agriculture Institute as a fast acting response to situations in our community.
Potential Actions Agriculture Master Plan Reference Action
That capital plans for future infrastructure identify the specific requirements of the priority areas identified in the previous recommendations. Strathcona County is currently evaluating the feasibility of a Multi-Purpose Agriculture Facility that could serve as a central facility capable of serving a wide range of interest including the equine sector.
Infrastructure 1
Agri-tourism Strategy5
What does Agri-tourism mean in regards to the Agriculture Master Plan?
Agri-tourism refers to the opportunity to discover agriculture through experiential education in a variety of forms, including but not limited to, single outings or multi-day experiences.
Why do we need a Agri-tourism Strategy?
Strathcona County is well situated to attract a large urban audience that is becoming increasingly interested in experiences that an agricultural community can offer. We can be showcasing both urban and rural agricultural practices, working to break down barriers that exist between the two. With a growing interest in local food, we can create opportunities where guidelines currently do not exist.
What do we hope to achieve with the Agri-tourism Strategy?
We will work to connect with current agri-tourism operators to see how we can help to promote business and experience. We will look to open market opportunities by creating a checklist to help producers break into new and existing opportunities and identify partnership options. Partnership options could include introducing rural and urban producers or all producers with existing agri-tourism operators. Some of these operators could include Alberta Agriculture’s Open Farm Days, or Alberta Farm Fresh. We will look to work together to create joint marketing opportunities.
How will we complete the Agri-tourism Strategy?
We will begin the development of the Agri-tourism Strategy in the early spring of 2019. The development of this strategy will utilize a consulting firm to assist in strategy writing and public engagement overseen by an Administrative Project Manager from Transportation and Agriculture Services. Partnerships with other departments within Strathcona County will include Economic Development and Tourism, Recreation Parks and Culture and Planning and Development Services. We will seek out current agri-tourism operators in our community to engage. We anticipate a completion date of Q4 2019.
Potential Actions Agriculture Master Plan Reference Action
That Strathcona County develop strong marketing and communications programs for each priority area, both individually and in concert with Strathcona County’s communications objectives. These will be necessary to create awareness among County residents and attract them to local markets, local food opportunities and events.
Agri-tourism 1
That rural stakeholders be encouraged to develop a Strathcona County Agri-Tour – a multiple stop route with a range of experiences and offerings.
Agri-tourism 2
How will the Agri-tourism Strategy tie in with our Planning Principles?
Shared Leadership
Stakeholders, County and other local agri-tourism interest groups will work together to promote the sector.
Supporting Policies
Policies and procedures to ease entry into industry. Support through marketing and identification of partnerships.
What potential actions from the Agriculture Master Plan will we target with the Agri-tourism Strategy?
The Strathcona County Agriculture Master Plan included several potential actions. These actions will be explored with County residents to see if they remain valid tactics that we can use to complete our Governance Strategy.
Agriculture Master Plan Review6
Why do we need to review the Agriculture Master Plan?As stated in our fourth planning principle, changes in agriculture are both continuous and considerable, requiring a dynamic and proactive approach in response to emerging trends and opportunities. It is important that both urban and rural situations are examined and that market opportunities are studied frequently to ensure the successful enterprises are being appropriately supported and encouraged.
How will we complete the Agriculture Master Plan Review? Key indicators will be identified in the development of each of the other strategies for the Agriculture Master Plan. In this review, these key indicators will be summarized and reported on in order to gauge the success and opportunities for improvement as we move forward in carrying out the tactics associate with each strategy. An update will be released for public review and a new target review date will be set. This process will be done primarily in house by the Administrative Project Manager from Transportation and Agriculture Services, but consultant services may be required for public engagement.
Potential Actions Strategy Linkage
Agriculture Master Plan Reference Action
That Strathcona County be vigilant in monitoring trends and new development in agriculture with specific attention to local food initiatives.
Governance
Food and Agriculture Sector
Development
Agri-tourism 1
That Strathcona County develop a set of indicators and report annually on the success of the implementation of the Agriculture Master Plan. This would include addressing a range of planning measures (land conversions etc.) and progress specific to a Capital Region Agriculture and Food Strategy.
Governance Agri-tourism 2
What potential actions from the Agriculture Master Plan will we target with the review?
Where Are We Gr owing?
Appendices Appendix 1: Agriculture Master Plan Potential Actions Summary TableAppendix 2: Proposed Timeline
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ign
ed S
trat
egy
Co
mp
lim
enta
ry S
trat
egy
Co
mm
un
icat
ion
s
1.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y de
velo
p a
stro
ng, a
nd o
ngoi
ng, c
omm
unic
atio
ns a
nd
publ
ic re
latio
ns p
rogr
am th
at o
utlin
es S
trath
cona
Cou
nty’s
com
mitm
ent a
nd
visio
n fo
r agr
icul
ture
. In
addi
tion,
the
supp
ortin
g co
mm
unic
atio
ns p
lan
shou
ld
addr
ess t
he k
ey in
itiat
ives
reco
mm
ende
d by
the
Agric
ultu
re M
aste
r Pla
n.
Gov
erna
nce
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
t
Agr
i-Tou
rism
2.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y co
mm
it to
a lo
ng te
rm p
rogr
am o
f edu
catio
n sp
ecifi
c
to th
e m
eani
ng, o
ppor
tuni
ties a
nd th
e di
vers
ity o
f agr
icul
ture
and
food
. Thi
s pr
ogra
m w
ill b
e de
signe
d fo
r citi
zens
at l
arge
but
with
a sp
ecifi
c fo
cus o
n
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y yo
uth
via
the
educ
atio
n sy
stem
.
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
t
Urb
an A
gric
ultu
re
A
gri-T
ouris
m
3.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y, as
a m
unic
ipal
ity w
ith a
ble
nd o
f bot
h ur
ban
and
ru
ral l
ands
, tak
e a
lead
ersh
ip ro
le in
the
emer
ging
opp
ortu
nitie
s for
agr
icul
ture
in
the
urba
n sh
adow
and
com
mit
to a
regu
lar f
orum
or c
onfe
renc
e, w
ith th
e Ag
ricul
ture
and
Foo
d Le
ader
ship
Inst
itute
, tha
t brin
gs su
bjec
t mat
ter e
xper
ts
to S
trath
cona
Cou
nty.
Gov
erna
nce
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
t
Agr
i-Tou
rism
Lan
d U
se a
nd
Dev
elo
pm
ent
Pla
nn
ing
1.
That
any
app
licat
ion
to re
-zon
e or
re-d
esig
nate
land
s cur
rent
ly zo
ned
or
desig
nate
d ag
ricul
tura
l will
requ
ire a
n Ag
ricul
tura
l Im
pact
Ass
essm
ent.
Land
Use
and
D
evel
opm
ent
2.
That
all
furth
er d
evel
opm
ent f
or th
e pu
rpos
es o
f ind
ustri
al, c
omm
erci
al o
r re
siden
tial b
e co
nsid
ered
in a
man
ner w
here
by th
e im
pact
on
agric
ultu
re
and
land
s use
d fo
r agr
icul
ture
is m
inim
ized
or e
nhan
ced.
Land
Use
and
D
evel
opm
ent
3.
That
land
s be
appr
opria
tely
recl
aim
ed a
nd re
vert
to a
gric
ultu
re fu
nctio
n
and
zoni
ng a
fter r
esou
rce
extra
ctio
n is
com
plet
e.La
nd U
se a
nd
Dev
elop
men
t
Po
ten
tial
Act
ion
Ass
ign
ed S
trat
egy
Co
mp
lim
enta
ry S
trat
egy
Lan
d U
se a
nd
Dev
elo
pm
ent
Pla
nn
ing
co
nt’d
4.
That
the
MD
P an
d La
nd U
se B
ylaw
allo
w th
e di
scre
tiona
ry u
se o
f com
mun
ity
food
gro
win
g pr
ogra
ms o
n co
mm
unity
shar
ed la
nds,
mun
icip
al re
serv
es a
nd
com
mon
pro
perti
es.
Land
Use
and
D
evel
opm
ent
Urb
an A
gric
ultu
re
5.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y de
velo
p pr
oces
ses f
or e
duca
ting
its ru
ral a
nd/o
r agr
icul
tura
l la
nd o
wne
rs re
gard
ing
perm
it an
d re
gula
tory
requ
irem
ents
spec
ific
to a
gric
ultu
ral
rela
ted
initi
ativ
es th
at a
re e
ither
new
or a
n ex
pans
ion
of a
cur
rent
ent
erpr
ise.
Land
Use
and
D
evel
opm
ent
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
t
6.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y re
view
its c
urre
nt a
ppro
ach
to ru
ral l
and
owne
rs w
ith th
e vi
ew to
dev
elop
a m
ore
cust
omer
-focu
sed
perm
ittin
g pr
oces
s for
agr
icul
tura
l use
s.La
nd U
se a
nd
Dev
elop
men
tFo
od a
nd A
gric
ultu
re
Sect
or D
evel
opm
ent
7.
That
futu
re c
omm
unity
pla
ns in
clud
e pr
ovisi
ons f
or fa
rmer
s mar
kets
in p
ublic
or
priv
ate
spac
e ar
eas i
n ne
w o
r exi
stin
g co
mm
uniti
es. S
trath
cona
Cou
nty
will
also
id
entif
y po
tent
ial p
ublic
and
priv
ate
land
s with
in u
rban
cen
ters
and
supp
ort t
heir
deve
lopm
ent a
s tem
pora
ry o
r per
man
ent c
omm
unity
gar
dens
, etc
.
Land
Use
and
D
evel
opm
ent
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
t
Urb
an A
gric
ultu
re
8.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y al
low
for ‘
Agric
ultu
re C
omm
erci
al’ i
n se
lect
ed a
reas
to
acco
mm
odat
e ‘a
gric
ultu
ral b
usin
esse
s.’La
nd U
se a
nd
Dev
elop
men
tFo
od a
nd A
gric
ultu
re
Sect
or D
evel
opm
ent
9.
That
Stra
thco
na c
ount
y re
view
its b
ylaw
s etc
. rel
ated
to e
stab
lishm
ent o
f agr
i-bu
sines
s/op
portu
nitie
s (e.
g. fo
od p
roce
ssin
g , u
rban
acr
eage
agr
icul
ture
) and
m
ake
them
mor
e su
ppor
tive
to e
quin
e an
d lo
cal f
ood
deve
lopm
ent/i
nitia
tives
.
Land
Use
and
D
evel
opm
ent
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
t
Agr
i-Tou
rism
10. T
hat S
trath
cona
Cou
nty
take
an
activ
e ro
le, w
orki
ng w
ith it
s mun
icip
al p
artn
ers,
to
shap
e th
e Ca
pita
l Reg
ion
Boar
d (C
RB) l
and
use
and
deve
lopm
ent p
olic
ies t
o pr
ovid
e a
regi
onal
ly-c
onsis
tent
app
roac
h th
at p
rovi
des l
ong
term
supp
ort a
nd
certa
inty
for a
gric
ultu
ral u
ses.
As th
e C
RB is
cur
rent
ly re
view
s its
pla
n, it
is
impo
rtant
to e
ngag
e th
is pr
oces
s as s
oon
as p
ossib
le.
Gov
erna
nce
Land
Use
and
D
evel
opm
ent
Appe
ndix
1: A
gric
ultu
re M
aste
r Pla
n Po
tent
ial A
ctio
ns S
umm
ary
Tabl
e
Po
ten
tial
Act
ion
Ass
ign
ed S
trat
egy
Co
mp
lim
enta
ry S
trat
egy
Lan
d U
se a
nd
Dev
elo
pm
ent
Pla
nn
ing
co
nt’d
11. T
hat S
trath
cona
Cou
nty
esta
blish
a m
echa
nism
for t
he p
urch
ase
of a
gric
ultu
ral
prot
ectio
n ea
sem
ents
thro
ugh
diffe
rent
sour
ces.
This
coul
d be
in c
onju
nctio
n
with
the
syst
em fo
r adm
inist
erin
g en
viro
nmen
tal c
redi
ts e
nvisa
ged
for t
he B
eave
r H
ills M
orai
ne. T
here
are
opt
ions
for f
undi
ng, s
uch
as a
spec
ial l
evy,
a la
nd
conv
ersio
n fe
e, o
r don
atio
ns e
tc.
Land
Use
and
D
evel
opm
ent
12. T
hat S
trath
cona
Cou
nty
esta
blish
a d
evel
opm
ent c
redi
t tra
nsfe
r stra
tegy
. La
nd U
se a
nd
Ag
ricu
ltu
re a
nd
Fo
od
Sec
tor
Dev
elo
pm
ent
1.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y m
ake
reso
urce
s ava
ilabl
e to
con
duct
det
aile
d ec
onom
ic
deve
lopm
ent a
nd b
usin
ess p
lans
for t
wo
prio
rity
area
s: (1
) the
dev
elop
men
t of
loca
l foo
d op
portu
nitie
s; a
nd (2
) the
equ
ine
sect
or. T
he p
lans
will
nee
d to
iden
tify
key
prio
ritie
s, ob
ject
ives
, key
initi
ativ
e an
d/or
eve
nts,
faci
lity
requ
irem
ents
, sta
ffing
, fin
anci
als a
nd m
ilest
ones
to m
easu
re p
rogr
ess.
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
tA
gri-T
ouris
m
2.
That
the
two
prio
rity
busin
ess p
lans
be
guid
ed re
spec
tivel
y by
a g
roup
of
know
ledg
eabl
e an
d co
mm
itted
stak
ehol
ders
who
are
repr
esen
tativ
e of
the
sect
or.
This
wou
ld re
quire
the
esta
blish
men
t of t
wo
Stee
ring
Gro
ups:
(1) S
trath
cona
Co
unty
Foo
d an
d Ag
ricul
ture
Ste
erin
g G
roup
; and
(2) S
trath
cona
Cou
nty
Equi
ne
Indu
stry
Ste
erin
g G
roup
.
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
t
3.
That
the
loca
l foo
d in
itiat
ive
incl
ude
a fe
asib
ility
ass
essm
ent o
f est
ablis
hing
larg
e sc
ale
gree
nhou
ses t
hat a
cces
s was
te h
eat a
nd C
O2
from
the
Hea
rtlan
d; th
e de
velo
pmen
t of m
arke
t cha
nnel
s for
loca
l pro
duce
in S
trath
cona
Cou
nty
even
ts o
r fe
stiv
als t
hat f
eatu
re a
nd c
eleb
rate
food
and
agr
icul
ture
with
in S
trath
cona
Cou
nty.
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
t
Agr
i-Tou
rism
Land
Use
and
D
evel
opm
ent
Po
ten
tial
Act
ion
Ass
ign
ed S
trat
egy
Co
mp
lim
enta
ry S
trat
egy
Ag
ricu
ltu
re a
nd
Fo
od
Sec
tor
Dev
elo
pm
ent
con
t’d
4.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y id
entif
y an
d su
ppor
t the
exp
ansio
n an
d/or
attr
actio
n
of th
e fo
od a
nd a
gric
ultu
re v
alue
add
ed/p
roce
ssin
g se
ctor
. One
exa
mpl
e
wou
ld b
e se
ed re
sear
ch. S
trong
mar
ketin
g an
d co
mm
unic
atio
ns p
rogr
ams
shal
l be
deve
lope
d fo
r eac
h pr
iorit
y ob
ject
ives
. The
se w
ill b
e ne
cess
ary
to
crea
te a
war
enes
s am
ong
Stra
thco
na c
ount
y re
siden
ts a
nd a
ttrac
t the
m to
lo
cal m
arke
ts, l
ocal
food
opp
ortu
nitie
s and
eve
nts.
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
tLa
nd U
se a
nd
Dev
elop
men
t
Urb
an A
gri
cult
ure
1.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y re
view
byl
aws e
tc. r
elat
ed to
the
esta
blish
men
t of a
gri-
busin
ess/
oppo
rtuni
ties (
e.g.
food
pro
cess
ing,
urb
an/a
crea
ge a
gric
ultu
re)a
nd
mak
e th
em m
ore
supp
ortiv
e to
this
type
of d
evel
opm
ent/i
nitia
tive.
Urb
an A
gric
ultu
reLa
nd U
se a
nd
Dev
elop
men
t
2.
That
byl
aws b
e am
ende
d to
allo
w a
ppro
pria
te sp
ecifi
c/lim
ited
lives
tock
to b
e
raise
d un
der t
he sa
me
publ
ic n
uisa
nce,
and
safe
ty b
ylaw
s gov
erni
ng p
ets.
Urb
an A
gric
ultu
reFo
od a
nd A
gric
ultu
re
Sect
or D
evel
opm
ent
3.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y de
velo
p a
stra
tegy
and
pol
icie
s to
fost
er u
rban
agr
icul
ture
.U
rban
Agr
icul
ture
Ag
ri-T
ou
rism
1.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y de
velo
p st
rong
mar
ketin
g an
d co
mm
unic
atio
ns
prog
ram
s for
eac
h pr
iorit
y ar
ea, b
oth
indi
vidu
ally
and
in c
once
rt w
ith S
trath
cona
Co
unty
’s co
mm
unic
atio
ns o
bjec
tives
. The
se w
ill b
e ne
cess
ary
to c
reat
e
awar
enes
s am
ong
coun
ty re
siden
ts a
nd a
ttrac
t the
m to
loca
l mar
kets
, loc
al
food
opp
ortu
nitie
s and
eve
nts.
Agr
i-Tou
rism
Gov
erna
nce
Fo
od a
nd A
gric
ultu
re
Sect
or D
evel
opm
ent
2.
That
rura
l sta
keho
lder
s be
enco
urag
ed to
dev
elop
a S
trath
cona
Cou
nty
Ag
ri-To
ur –
a m
ultip
le st
op ro
ute
with
a ra
nge
of e
xper
ienc
es a
nd o
fferin
gs.
Agr
i-Tou
rism
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
t
Appe
ndix
1: A
gric
ultu
re M
aste
r Pla
n Po
tent
ial A
ctio
ns S
umm
ary
Tabl
e
Po
ten
tial
Act
ion
Ass
ign
ed S
trat
egy
Co
mp
lim
enta
ry S
trat
egy
Ag
ricu
ltu
re a
nd
Fo
od
Sec
tor
Dev
elo
pm
ent
con
t’d
4.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y id
entif
y an
d su
ppor
t the
exp
ansio
n an
d/or
attr
actio
n
of th
e fo
od a
nd a
gric
ultu
re v
alue
add
ed/p
roce
ssin
g se
ctor
. One
exa
mpl
e
wou
ld b
e se
ed re
sear
ch. S
trong
mar
ketin
g an
d co
mm
unic
atio
ns p
rogr
ams
shal
l be
deve
lope
d fo
r eac
h pr
iorit
y ob
ject
ives
. The
se w
ill b
e ne
cess
ary
to
crea
te a
war
enes
s am
ong
Stra
thco
na c
ount
y re
siden
ts a
nd a
ttrac
t the
m to
lo
cal m
arke
ts, l
ocal
food
opp
ortu
nitie
s and
eve
nts.
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
tLa
nd U
se a
nd
Dev
elop
men
t
Urb
an A
gri
cult
ure
1.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y re
view
byl
aws e
tc. r
elat
ed to
the
esta
blish
men
t of a
gri-
busin
ess/
oppo
rtuni
ties (
e.g.
food
pro
cess
ing,
urb
an/a
crea
ge a
gric
ultu
re)a
nd
mak
e th
em m
ore
supp
ortiv
e to
this
type
of d
evel
opm
ent/i
nitia
tive.
Urb
an A
gric
ultu
reLa
nd U
se a
nd
Dev
elop
men
t
2.
That
byl
aws b
e am
ende
d to
allo
w a
ppro
pria
te sp
ecifi
c/lim
ited
lives
tock
to b
e
raise
d un
der t
he sa
me
publ
ic n
uisa
nce,
and
safe
ty b
ylaw
s gov
erni
ng p
ets.
Urb
an A
gric
ultu
reFo
od a
nd A
gric
ultu
re
Sect
or D
evel
opm
ent
3.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y de
velo
p a
stra
tegy
and
pol
icie
s to
fost
er u
rban
agr
icul
ture
.U
rban
Agr
icul
ture
Ag
ri-T
ou
rism
1.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y de
velo
p st
rong
mar
ketin
g an
d co
mm
unic
atio
ns
prog
ram
s for
eac
h pr
iorit
y ar
ea, b
oth
indi
vidu
ally
and
in c
once
rt w
ith S
trath
cona
Co
unty
’s co
mm
unic
atio
ns o
bjec
tives
. The
se w
ill b
e ne
cess
ary
to c
reat
e
awar
enes
s am
ong
coun
ty re
siden
ts a
nd a
ttrac
t the
m to
loca
l mar
kets
, loc
al
food
opp
ortu
nitie
s and
eve
nts.
Agr
i-Tou
rism
Gov
erna
nce
Fo
od a
nd A
gric
ultu
re
Sect
or D
evel
opm
ent
2.
That
rura
l sta
keho
lder
s be
enco
urag
ed to
dev
elop
a S
trath
cona
Cou
nty
Ag
ri-To
ur –
a m
ultip
le st
op ro
ute
with
a ra
nge
of e
xper
ienc
es a
nd o
fferin
gs.
Agr
i-Tou
rism
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
t
Po
ten
tial
Act
ion
Ass
ign
ed S
trat
egy
Co
mp
lim
enta
ry S
trat
egy
Infr
astr
uct
ure
1.
That
cap
ital p
lans
for f
utur
e in
frast
ruct
ure
iden
tify
the
spec
ific
requ
irem
ents
of
the
prio
rity
area
s ide
ntifi
ed in
the
prev
ious
reco
mm
enda
tions
. Stra
thco
na C
ount
y
is cu
rrent
ly e
valu
atin
g th
e fe
asib
ility
of a
Mul
ti-Pu
rpos
e Ag
ricul
ture
Fac
ility
that
co
uld
serv
e as
a c
entra
l fac
ility
cap
able
of s
ervi
ng a
wid
e ra
nge
of in
tere
st
incl
udin
g th
e eq
uine
sect
or.
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
tLa
nd U
se a
nd
Dev
elop
men
t
2.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y tra
nspo
rtatio
n an
d ro
ads p
lann
ing,
cap
ital p
roje
cts a
nd
mai
nten
ance
in ru
ral a
reas
ens
ure
the
abili
ty to
eas
ily a
cces
s agr
icul
tura
l lan
d,
mov
e la
rge
agric
ultu
ral e
quip
men
t, an
d ge
t pro
duct
s to
mar
ket.
Land
Use
and
D
evel
opm
ent
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
t
3.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y pu
rsue
fund
ing
oppo
rtuni
ties f
or a
gric
ultu
ral c
omm
unity
de
velo
pmen
t pro
ject
s. Su
ch fu
nds a
re ty
pica
lly a
vaila
ble
from
eith
er p
rovi
ncia
l or
fede
ral p
rogr
ams.
Gov
erna
nce
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Se
ctor
Dev
elop
men
t
Mo
nit
ori
ng
, Eva
luat
ion
an
d A
dju
stm
ent
1.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y be
vig
ilant
in m
onito
ring
trend
s and
new
dev
elop
men
t in
agr
icul
ture
with
spec
ific
atte
ntio
n to
loca
l foo
d in
itiat
ives
.A
gric
ultu
re M
aste
r Pl
an R
evie
w
Gov
erna
nce
Fo
od a
nd A
gric
ultu
re
Sect
or D
evel
opm
ent
2.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y de
velo
p a
set o
f ind
icat
ors a
nd re
port
annu
ally
on
the
succ
ess o
f the
impl
emen
tatio
n of
the
Agric
ultu
re M
aste
r Pla
n. T
his w
ould
incl
ude
addr
essin
g a
rang
e of
pla
nnin
g m
easu
res (
land
con
vers
ions
etc
.) an
d pr
ogre
ss
spec
ific
to a
Cap
ital R
egio
n Ag
ricul
ture
and
Foo
d St
rate
gy.
Agr
icul
ture
Mas
ter
Plan
Rev
iew
Gov
erna
nce
3.
That
Stra
thco
na C
ount
y ho
ld a
nd a
nnua
l rev
iew
with
stak
ehol
ders
on
agric
ultu
re
and
food
in S
trath
cona
Cou
nty
to c
omm
ent o
n th
e pr
ogre
ss o
f the
Pla
n an
d
sugg
est c
hang
es if
nee
ded.
G
over
nanc
eA
gric
ultu
re M
aste
r Pla
n Re
view
Appe
ndix
2: P
ropo
sed
Tim
elin
e
Stra
teg
y N
ame
20
152
016
20
172
018
20
192
02
0
Urb
an A
gric
ultu
re S
trate
gyQ
4
Land
Use
and
Dev
elop
men
t Stra
tegy
Q3
Gov
erna
nce
Stra
tegy
Q2
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
Sec
tor D
evel
opm
ent S
trate
gy
Q2
Agri-
Tour
ism S
trate
gyQ
4
Agric
ultu
re M
aste
r Pla
n Re
view
Q4
Qua
rter i
ndic
ated
est
imat
ed c
ompl
etio
n