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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Living Labs in British Columbia and the Peace Region
Through its Agricultural Climate Solutions program, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada supports 14 Living Labs that unite farmers, scientists, and stakeholders to test climate-smart practices on working farms. These projects focus on reducing emissions and boosting soil carbon. The British Columbia and Peace Region Living Labs represent the westernmost sites in this national network.
- British Columbia Living Lab: Led by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC, this lab partners with 10 commodity groups and over 35 farms across the province. It focuses on sector-specific trials, socio-economic analysis, and extensive knowledge sharing through videos, webinars, and factsheets.
- Peace Region Living Lab: Led by the Peace Region Forage Seed Association, this lab collaborates with seven producer groups and 58 farms in northern BC and Alberta. It targets improved productivity and environmental resilience, with a strong focus on extension through podcasts, videos, and producer perspectives.