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Translation – Explanation and Caution

The electronic translation service on the City of Surrey’s web site is hosted by Google Translate. The quality of the translation may vary in some of the languages offered by Google. The goal of the basic translation is to capture the general intention of the original English material.

Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages. Unfortunately, not all the languages spoken in the City of Surrey are translated. Punjabi is one of the languages not currently offered, and to remedy the situation, the City has been in contact with Google and they have committed to making Punjabi available in the future.

The City of Surrey cannot guarantee the quality, accuracy, or completeness of any translated information. Before you act on translated information, the City encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and the decisions you make.

The City of Surrey offers interpretation services at all its facilities. If you have a question about the material you read on our web site, we encourage you to stop by a City facilities to discuss it. You can also contact the City at (604) 591-4011 to receive interpretation support.

The City is committed to enhancing the accessibility of its web site to all its citizens, and appreciates any feedback that it receives.

Chinese, Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog, Hindi

Agricultural Advisory Committee

In 1995, the City of Surrey became the first municipality in the Lower Mainland to establish an Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC). Today, Surrey's AAC is one of the longest functioning in the province.

The AAC plays a prominent role in protecting, enhancing, and promoting agriculture. The AAC has:

  • assisted with the development of agricultural policies in the Official Community Plan;
  • played an active role in Surrey's land development review process and preparation of Neighbourhood Plans;
  • supported investment in a comprehensive flood control strategy for the Nicomekl and Serpentine watersheds;
  • promoted initiatives to increase the viability and productivity of farms and the farming community;
  • implemented measures to address conflict in the rural-urban interface;
  • promoted best agricultural practices for farm operations;
  • reviewed and made recommendations to Council regarding subdivisions, rezonings, and development applications in and adjacent to the ALR; and
  • prepared the Surrey Agricultural Plan.

For more information view the Terms of Reference for the AAC. Additionally, AAC minutes are available for viewing. For information on Metro Vancouver's Agriculture Committee, please consult the Metro Vancouver Agriculture website.

Surrey Farmers Institute

The Surrey Farmers Institute is a proactive voice for farmers of Surrey. It provides nominations to the Surrey Agricultural Advisory Committee and often identifies issues and concerns for the AAC's agenda. The Surrey Farmers Institute may also handle issues that extend beyond the mandate of the City-appointed AAC.

For more information about the Surrey Farmers Institute, please contact the Chair, Daryl Arnold, or the Vice Chair, Mike Bose.

Farm Tours (by invitation only)

Each summer, for the past several years, Surrey's Agricultural Advisory Committee has hosted an annual Surrey Farm Tour to broaden awareness of the importance and success of agriculture in Surrey. The annual Farm Tour showcases several innovative and leading agricultural operations located within Surrey, and provides opportunities for staff and persons representing many perspectives to meet, exchange ideas, and talk about the future of agriculture in the city.


Surrey 2005 Farm Tour