Mackenzie is situated in the Omineca-Skeena agriculture region, in British Columbia’s Plant Hardiness 4A Zone. Our frost-free season is short but our summer daylight hours provide ample sunlight with capabilities to grow a bounteous garden.
Producers in our region are well connected to processors, markets in Alberta, and overseas markets via rail and highway links to transport hubs in Prince George and Prince Rupert. While climate restricts some land uses, many soils are productive and can support diverse activities.
Products produced in this region include grass and hardy legumes, grains, oilseeds, root crops and other vegetables, and some tree fruits, berries and nuts. Wild harvest, such as mushrooms and ornamentals, also occurs. Along with cattle, significant livestock includes horses, dairy cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry and eggs, and specialty products like ostrich.
The District of Mackenzie has set a goal to grow, raise and harvest more local food to provide a new source of fresh food, stimulate small enterprise, and develop a local food culture in Mackenzie. This will be achieved by expanding food production activities and interactions; increasing the number of food sources for buying, selling, sharing and preparing local food; and to create a culture and experience around local food in Mackenzie.
Learn more about investment opportunities for agriculture in Mackenzie by visiting our website: districtofmackenzie.ca/business-development/economic-development-2/agriculture/
Video Production: Agnieszka Pajor
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