Ministry of Agriculture and Food - Province of British Columbia
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Ministry of Agriculture and Food - Province of British Columbia
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Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Last updated on January 29, 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is responsible for the production, marketing, processing and merchandising of agriculture and seafood products, as well as supporting our province’s food security, and developing a resilient food system and economy.
Featured topics
Buy BC
Discover the amazing variety of B.C. foods and the funding and promotional support available for B.C. producers.
Feed BC
Details on how more B.C. food and beverages are being served in B.C. health care and post-secondary education facilities as well as support for B.C.’s food processing community.
Animals and Crops
Resources for growers including: financial programs, diagnostic services, production information, and pest management practices.
Food Safety
Resources for safe food production and processing, using the best available preventative food safe practices to protect public health and market stability.
Emergency Management
Prepare for emergencies and disasters like wildfires, droughts and floods.
Avian influenza (AI)
Updates on the ongoing response to avian influenza.
Disease Reporting
Discover the defining elements of reportable and notifiable diseases and see which require reporting to safeguard animal populations and public health in B.C.
Indigenous food systems and agriculture
Indigenous food systems in British Columbia are varied and play a key role in supporting cultural, social, environmental, and economic well-being.
Market Development
Resources for domestic and international market development activities for producers and processors, including information on specific markets and market channels, targeted marketing activities, and funding support programs
Featured services
Agriculture and Seafood Programs
Apply to funding and advisory programs that support producers and food processors in the agriculture and seafood sector.
AgriService BC
Visit or connect with AgriService BC to find out the latest in farming and food news and events, and to contact Ministry of Agriculture and Food experts for advice or support.
Animal Health Centre
A full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory, located in the Abbotsford Agriculture Centre.
Insurance and Income Protection
Learn how to protect your business against severe market volatility and disaster situations.
Statistics
Census of Agriculture, industry & sector profiles, market analysis, and trade statistics.
Minister
Honourable Lana Popham
Minister of Agriculture and Food
Biography
Mandate letter (PDF, 140KB)
Parliamentary Secretary
Harwinder Sandhu, MLA
Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture
Biography
Premier’s appointment letter (PDF, 109KB)
Deputy Minister
Michelle Koski
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Deputy Ministers' Council of British Columbia
Blain Lawson
Associate Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Deputy Ministers' Council for British Columbia
Ministry information
Ministry in the News
Ministry Service Plan
Ministry Annual Service Plan Report
Ministry Contacts
Did you find what you were looking for?
The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.
Home
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British Columbians and our governments
/
Organizational structure
/
Ministries and organizations
/
Ministries
/
Agriculture and Food
More topics
Ministries
Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Education and Child Care
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy and Climate Solutions
Environment and Parks
Finance
Forests
Health
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Infrastructure
Jobs and Economic Growth
Labour
Mining and Critical Minerals
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Transit
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Last updated on January 29, 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is responsible for the production, marketing, processing and merchandising of agriculture and seafood products, as well as supporting our province’s food security, and developing a resilient food system and economy.
Featured topics
Buy BC
Discover the amazing variety of B.C. foods and the funding and promotional support available for B.C. producers.
Feed BC
Details on how more B.C. food and beverages are being served in B.C. health care and post-secondary education facilities as well as support for B.C.’s food processing community.
Animals and Crops
Resources for growers including: financial programs, diagnostic services, production information, and pest management practices.
Food Safety
Resources for safe food production and processing, using the best available preventative food safe practices to protect public health and market stability.
Emergency Management
Prepare for emergencies and disasters like wildfires, droughts and floods.
Avian influenza (AI)
Updates on the ongoing response to avian influenza.
Disease Reporting
Discover the defining elements of reportable and notifiable diseases and see which require reporting to safeguard animal populations and public health in B.C.
Indigenous food systems and agriculture
Indigenous food systems in British Columbia are varied and play a key role in supporting cultural, social, environmental, and economic well-being.
Market Development
Resources for domestic and international market development activities for producers and processors, including information on specific markets and market channels, targeted marketing activities, and funding support programs
Featured services
Agriculture and Seafood Programs
Apply to funding and advisory programs that support producers and food processors in the agriculture and seafood sector.
AgriService BC
Visit or connect with AgriService BC to find out the latest in farming and food news and events, and to contact Ministry of Agriculture and Food experts for advice or support.
Animal Health Centre
A full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory, located in the Abbotsford Agriculture Centre.
Insurance and Income Protection
Learn how to protect your business against severe market volatility and disaster situations.
Statistics
Census of Agriculture, industry & sector profiles, market analysis, and trade statistics.
Minister
Honourable Lana Popham
Minister of Agriculture and Food
Biography
Mandate letter (PDF, 140KB)
Parliamentary Secretary
Harwinder Sandhu, MLA
Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture
Biography
Premier’s appointment letter (PDF, 109KB)
Deputy Minister
Michelle Koski
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Deputy Ministers' Council of British Columbia
Blain Lawson
Associate Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Deputy Ministers' Council for British Columbia
Ministry information
Ministry in the News
Ministry Service Plan
Ministry Annual Service Plan Report
Ministry Contacts
Did you find what you were looking for?
The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.