BC Peace Agriculture Fund

The BC Peace Agriculture Fund supports the Peace region’s opportunity for agricultural production and agrifoods economic activity.

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Important Dates

Annual Public Meeting
June 18th, 2026 @ 12:00 am | Peace Region
BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund 2026 Intake 2 Opens
July 2nd, 2026 @ 12:00 am
BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund 2026 Intake 2 Closes
August 28th, 2026 @ 12:00 am
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Fund Principles

The principles defined below provide guidance to BC Hydro, the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund Board and the Trust.

  • Fairness and transparency
  • Regional decision-making
  • Professional and cost effective
  • Accountable
  • Inclusive

Board of Directors

  • Rick Kantz, member-at-large , chair
  • Sherri Collins, Peace River Forage Association of BC
  • Ty Cusack, B.C. Grain Producers Association
  • Garry Pringle, Peace River Regional Cattlemen’s Association
  • Evan Keen, B.C. Breeder and Feeder Association
  • Blair Hill, Peace Region Forage Seed Association
  • Chet Jans, Peace River Regional District
  • Fred Lehman, member-at-large
  • David Wuthrich, member-at-large
  • Blane Meek, Peace River Valley agricultural producer

Funding Programs

The BC Peace Agriculture Fund currently has three funding programs to support a broad range of agricultural projects and activities. See the Funding Page for more information about each program.

  • Events & Educational Initiatives
  • Farming Infrastructure
  • Research and Demonstration Initiatives
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If you have any questions please contact the fund administrator.

Northern Development

Email: agfund@northerndevelopment.bc.ca
Phone: 250-561-2525

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