Mushroom, greenhouse and highbush blueberry farming play pivotal role in British Columbia

British Columbia’s varied terrain, dense population and high land values make it an ideal place for smaller, specialized farms. Moreover, the province’s moderate climate, fertile soils and access to water and technology provides added benefits for fruit and vegetable farming. Data from the 2021 Census of Agriculture shows how British Columbia has positioned itself amongst the nation’s leaders in capital intensive agriculture that uses less land, such as greenhouse and mushroom farming.

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