Using the Document

Planning for Agriculture comprises two documents, The main document, a summary report, is supported by the larger "Resource Materials" containg extensive information.

Planning for Agriculture Resource Materials comprises 9 chapters and extensive appendices:

Background	Chapter 1 Background A brief overview of the Province's diverse agricultural industry and land base. Chapter 2 Differing Perspectives on Farmland A variety of differing views and perspectives of agriculture and its land base are identified. Chapter 3 Why Plan for Agriculture? The importance of planning for agriculture is considered within broader contexts and the local importance of agriculture. Chapter 4 Provincial & Local Government Roles The Provincial role in agriculture is reviewed along with the range of local government functions and linkages to the ALR and Agricultural Land Commission Act. A summary is provided of legislation opportunities to plan for agriculture.
Planning Approaches	Chapter 5 Agriculture: Taking its Place in the Planning Process Setting the Stage: An overview of current planning approaches and the need for more focused planning for agriculture and an overview of agriculture's linkages within the provincial and local planning structures. Chapter 6 Making Agricultural Connections Methods of connecting with farm community are explored. Chapter 7 Agricultural Area Plans Agricultural Area Plans are considered in detail including development of the plan; inventory work and monitoring, plan content, and resolving policy inconsistencies. Chapter 8 Planning Along Agriculture's Edge While specific buffering techniques are not provided, an approach to planning along the edge is outlined along with the means to implement interface policies.
Issues & Opportunities	Chapter 9 Agricultural Issues & Opportunities Several (but not all) individual issues important to the agricultural community and further opportunities to plan for agriculture's future and enhance agricultural awareness are reviewed.
Appendices	Appendices The 20 different sections of the appendix range from statistical information to discussion papers to several contact lists of key farm organizations and agricultural offices.