Vision, Mission and Values

Vision

A land base in British Columbia reserved for farming.

Mission

Preserve agricultural land and encourage and enable farm businesses throughout British Columbia.

Values

The Commission is committed to the following values:

• Integration — Policies and programs foster long-term sustainability by considering a range of economic, social and environmental values.
• Accountability and fairness —The Commission sets performance standards, monitors compliance and reports on progress. The Commission acts fairly and in the public interest.
• Transparency — The Commission establishes open processes; the bases of all decisions are public information.
• Science and knowledge — Agricultural Land Reserve boundaries and decisions are based on biophysical criteria, local knowledge and site specific circumstances.
• Responsiveness — In carrying out its responsibilities, the Commission considers the needs of farmers, landowners, applicants, First Nations, local governments and others.
• Shared Responsibility — The Commission strives to develop positive working relationships with local governments, First Nations and others and to ensure consultation with all stakeholders in its decisions and activities.
• Certainty — The Commission makes clear and timely decisions within a predictable and understandable regulatory framework.