The development of an Agricultural Plan was seen as an important opportunity for the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) and the agricultural sector. Current and long range planning by the RDEK has attempted to mitigate the impact of development on the agricultural land base; however, the need for long range planning for agriculture is recognized. The Agricultural Plan process provided a unique opportunity to focus on agriculture and propose recommendations for actions, regulations, plans and policies to support agricultural producers and the land base on which agriculture occurs. Beyond the RDEK, the Agricultural Plan is an opportunity to identify partnerships, actions and regulations that are essential to supporting a thriving and growing agricultural sector in the region.