What we do
Our main goal is to keep agricultural land in production for the benefit of local communities across northern British Columbia.
We achieve this by protecting farmland and turning it into thriving community spaces.
How we protect land
We acquire farmland through purchases, land donations from retiring farmers and conservation covenants.
A covenant is a voluntary, legally binding agreement between a property owner and the Trust. It ensures your land will only ever be used for farming, but allows you to remain on your property and retain full ownership.
These agreements are binding on all future owners, meaning your land is protected in perpetuity.
Working with First Nations
Community Farmland Trust operates on land that has been home to Indigenous peoples since time immemorial, and we are committed to honouring that truth in everything we do.
We recognize the treaty rights, title, and land claims of First Nations in our region, and we commit to building genuine, nation-to-nation relationships grounded in listening, humility, and respect — not consultation as a formality, but dialogue as a foundation. Before pursuing any land transaction, we will seek to understand its relationship to Indigenous territory and will adopt Free, Prior and Informed Consent as a guiding principle in our work.
We believe that protecting farmland and honouring Indigenous land rights are not competing goals — they are deeply connected ones, and we are committed to pursuing both equally.
How the land is used
Once land is placed in the Trust, it opens up a world of possibilities for our communities. These community farms will create opportunities for various locally managed systems, including small garden allotments for families and long-term leases for co-operatives, partnerships and new farmers.
We also plan to partner with regional high schools, community colleges and universities to develop hands-on agricultural education and research programs.
