Agricultural and Food Policy Committee

This Committee establishes liaison and maintains communication between the agricultural community and the City on agricultural issues.


Committee Chair: Councillor Bose
Committee Vice-Chair: Councillor Bains

This committee provides recommendations to Council on policies, procedures, and bylaws that impact Surrey’s agricultural community. It focuses on maintaining communication between the City and local farmers, reviewing development applications affecting agricultural land, and promoting agricultural best practices.

The committee also supports initiatives like agri-tourism and urban food projects, working to foster a sustainable and resilient food system in Surrey. Its members include farming representatives from various sectors, along with a representative from the food advocacy and processing industries.

Learn more about the Committee's function in the AFPC Terms of Reference.

For questions regarding the Agricultural and Food Policy Committee, please contact Legislative Services Division at clerks@surrey.ca or call 604-591-4132.

Meeting schedule

View the Agricultural and Food Policy Committee meeting schedule.

Committee minutes

View the Agricultural and Food Policy Committee meeting minutes.

Apply to be a member

  1. Review the Terms of Reference to learn more about the committee.
  2. Submit a completed application form, along with a cover letter and resume, to clerks@surrey.ca
  3. Applicants will be notified about the decision in the first quarter of 2025. 

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