
The South Peace agriculture
industry provides a strong opportunity for business investment, economic
growth, rural development and careers. The South Peace has several
opportunities for low land process and low cost production. Almost
90% of British Columbia's grain and 95% of Canola are produced in the
Peace.
The Peace is home to some of the largest bison herds
in the province. Highlights
for the area are low-temperature growing season with long hours of
daylight. Agriculture is a significant and expanding industry
in British Columbia more than 280,000 people employed on farms, ranches,
greenhouses, veterinary offices, hatcheries, grooming and other agricultural
related services. The primary industry currently generates
1.74 billion towards the provinces total GDP.
There is indeed place
for growth and opportunity in the South Peace Region. Population is estimated to be 60,873 for the South
Peace area, with 868,599ha being farmed.
The livestock sector, which includes cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs,
dairy, honey, fur and game-farm animals. Beef cattle are concentrated
in the North primarily.
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