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Implementation StrategyStrathcona County Agriculture Master Plan

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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

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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.

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Urban Agriculture Strategy1

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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Land Use and Development Strategy2

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Governance Strategy3

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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...

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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.

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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

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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.

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Food and Agriculture Sector Development Strategy4

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Agri-tourism Strategy5

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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.

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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.

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Agriculture Master Plan Review6

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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.

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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?

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Appendices Appendix 1: Agriculture Master Plan Potential Actions Summary TableAppendix 2: Proposed Timeline

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Po

ten

tial

Act

ion

Ass

ign

ed S

trat

egy

Co

mp

lim

enta

ry S

trat

egy

Go

vern

ance

1.

That

Cou

ncil

adop

t the

Agr

icul

ture

Mas

ter P

lan

to c

lear

ly d

emon

stra

te it

s co

mm

itmen

t to

a br

oad

base

of a

gric

ultu

re in

Stra

thco

na C

ount

y. Co

mpl

eted

2.

That

Cou

ncil

incl

ude

a co

mm

itmen

t to

thes

e re

com

men

datio

ns in

the

next

upd

ate

to

its S

trate

gic

Plan

: Stra

thco

na C

ount

y 20

30 –

Pow

erin

g ou

r New

Tom

orro

w.

Gov

erna

nce

3.

That

Cou

ncil

dire

ct th

e Ad

min

istra

tion

to in

clud

e ap

prop

riate

reco

mm

enda

tions

fro

m th

e Ag

ricul

ture

Mas

ter P

lan

in th

e ne

w M

unic

ipal

Dev

elop

men

t Pla

n, fo

r w

hich

a p

lann

ing

proc

ess i

s now

just

initi

ated

.

Land

Use

and

D

evel

opm

ent

Gov

erna

nce

4.

That

Stra

thco

na C

ount

y Ad

min

istra

tion

revi

ew a

nd re

vise

its o

rgan

izatio

nal

stru

ctur

e to

ens

ure

that

impl

emen

tatio

n of

the

Agric

ultu

re M

aste

r Pla

n w

ill b

e

led

by a

seni

or le

ader

(with

a su

ppor

tive

team

) with

the

resp

onsib

ility

and

au

thor

ity to

impl

emen

t the

Pla

n.

Gov

erna

nce

5.

That

Stra

thco

na C

ount

y co

nsid

er th

e im

pact

on

agric

ultu

re a

s a c

entra

l ele

men

t in

the

scop

e of

wor

k fo

r all

plan

s to

be d

evel

oped

for o

r on

its b

ehal

f. G

over

nanc

e

6.

That

Cou

ncil

dire

ct th

e Ad

min

istra

tion

to u

pdat

e its

eva

luat

ion

and

repo

rting

pr

oces

ses t

o en

sure

that

‘Agr

icul

tura

l Im

pact

Ass

essm

ent”

(AIA

) is s

peci

fical

ly

cons

ider

ed a

t all

leve

ls of

Stra

thco

na C

ount

y’s d

ecisi

on m

akin

g pr

oces

ses.

Land

Use

and

D

evel

opm

ent

Gov

erna

nce

7.

That

Stra

thco

na C

ount

y fa

cilit

ate

the

form

atio

n of

an

Agric

ultu

re a

nd F

ood

Lead

ersh

ip In

stitu

te th

at is

repr

esen

tativ

e of

the

rang

e of

agr

icul

tura

l int

eres

ts

with

in S

trath

cona

Cou

nty

and

to p

rovi

de o

ngoi

ng le

ader

ship

, adv

ocac

y an

d di

rect

ion

both

to th

e Co

unci

l and

to S

trath

cona

Cou

nty

at la

rge.

Food

and

Agr

icul

ture

Se

ctor

Dev

elop

men

tG

over

nanc

e

Appe

ndix

1: A

gric

ultu

re M

aste

r Pla

n Po

tent

ial A

ctio

ns S

umm

ary

Tabl

e

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Po

ten

tial

Act

ion

Ass

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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