Agricultural rules and regulations, including those surrounding migrant worker housing, should be made consistent across the Central Okanagan, according to a new regional study.

The new agricultural plan adopted by the regional district also calls for the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge in agricultural practices, increased water conservation, and the creation of a plan to evacuate livestock in case of emergencies like wildfires.

“The updated strategy provides a roadmap for supporting farmers and ensuring agriculture continues to feed our community, economy, and future,” regional planning manager Mariah VanZerr said in a release this week.

About 300 responses to a survey intended to guide development of the plan were received by the regional district.

There are about 66,700 acres

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