Whereas the Province of Nova Scotia has introduced the Nova Scotia Loyal Community Supported Agriculture CSA Incentive Pilot Program, which provides a consumer incentive for purchasing CSA shares directly from local farmers while reimbursing participating producers, strengthening local food systems and farm viability; And whereas many communities depend on small and mid-scale agriculture for food security, rural employment, environmental stewardship, and economic resilience, particularly in the face of climate change, natural disasters, supply chain disruptions, and global trade uncertainty: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request that the Province of British Columbia, in collaboration with local governments, First Nations, and agricultural stakeholders, develop and implement a provincial Community Supported Agricultural CSA incentive program modeled on the Nova Scotia Loyal CSA initiative.
