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[Joanne Bays]

Hello BCFSN list members

 

The BC Food Systems Network is pleased to announce the results of a recent
BC public opinion poll that shows strong support for local farmland.

This poll was commissioned in the  belief that the changes proposed under
Bill 24 to dismantle the Agriculture Land Reserve would not be supported
widely in BC.  We would like to thank the Real Estate Foundation and
Vancouver Foundation who got behind this  initiative.  

 

Results include:

 

    95% of respondents say the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) should be
preserved for green space and growing food.

    76% either agree or strongly agree that the ALR is important, not only
for protecting farms, but also for protecting valleys and green space needed
for wildlife habitat and recreational enjoyment.

    80% are concerned about dependence on other countries for our food
security.

    73% say the ALR is a cornerstone of food security and the BC economy.

    When asked what priority uses for land in British Columbia were,
respondents identified "natural freshwater systems" (83%), closely followed
by "farming and growing food" (81%).

 

Real Estate Foundation and Vancouver Foundation have (today) published
results of a public opinion poll and are conducting related media work

To read the media release and find the study report:
<http://www.refbc.com/news/bc-public-opinion-study-shows-strong-support-loca
l-farmland#.VBms30vP7ok> Find materials here

 

The Poll Results will also be on the BCFSN  website later today

www.bcfsn.org

 

on behalf of the BCFSN team,

Linda Geggie

 

 

 

Linda Geggie

BCFSN PolicyChair

 

Coordinator, CRFAIR

Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable

250-896-7004

 

www.crfair.ca


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