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By Veronica Beltran

Indigenous agriculture

Province announces more support for agriculture in Indigenous communities

Jul 2, 2020 | 6:00 AM

VICTORIA–Support is on its way for Indigenous entrepreneurs interested in developing food and agriculture businesses and supporting local food security in their communities.

The new stream of support will be added to the B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program to help Indigenous entrepreneurs with up to $8,000 in specialized planning and coaching services to develop and plan their food and agricultural businesses.

“Supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs to develop their agriculture business is a vital part of continuing to build local food security in B.C.”– Lana Popham, B.C.’s Minister of Agriculture

“Through the program, more opportunities are available to bring agriculture to more places, helping create jobs and growing the province’s agriculture industry,” added Popham.

The Province says that aiding Indigenous entrepreneurs through this program offers them the opportunity to strengthen and grow their businesses, increase local employment, and contribute to the province’s food production capacity and food security in rural and urban communities.

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“The Williams Lake First Nation fully supports B.C.’s agriculture sector, food security and our People’s entrepreneurial spirit, especially during this pandemic,” said Chief Willie Sellars, Williams Lake First Nation. “We are happy to see this new addition to the B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program for Indigenous Entrepreneurs. With this program, our entrepreneurs will now receive assistance in business development, along with coaching provided by qualified business consultants. This new program is both beneficial and supportive for my community members and to all Indigenous agricultural entrepreneurs in B.C.”

Funding applications can be found here.