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Sunday August 16th | Virtual – Zoom | Online Town Hall – Stop the Billionaire Farmland Grab 🚜

August 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Join us for Stop the Billionaire Farmland Grab — Online Town Hall on Sunday, August 16, 2026. 🗓️

Across British Columbia, farmland, food security, and local communities are increasingly threatened by billionaire land ownership and concentrated corporate power.

This online town hall will bring together political leaders, farmers, advocates, and community members to discuss what is happening, why it matters, and how we can protect BC farmland for future generations.

Hear from BC Greens Leader Emily Lowan, representatives from the National Farmers Union and the Dunster Farmland Coalition, as well as Rick McGowan, a BC angler who spent 10 years fighting one of these billionaires in court.

Together, we’ll explore the effects of billionaire land acquisition on locally owned farms, rural communities, public access, and BC’s long-term food security.

We’ll also discuss what governments can do to defend agricultural land, strengthen local ownership, and make sure BC’s farmland continues to serve the people and communities who depend on it.

Event Details:

🗓️ Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PT

📌 Where: Online via Zoom

💚 Registration: Sliding-scale tickets are available, including a free registration option.

Featuring:

  • Emily Lowan: Leader of the BC Greens
  • The National Farmers Union: Sharing the perspective of farmers and agricultural communities
  • The Dunster Farmland Coalition: Discussing efforts to protect locally owned farmland
  • Rick McGowan: A BC angler who spent 10 years fighting one of these billionaires in court

What to expect:

  • Understanding the farmland grab: Learn how billionaire land ownership is affecting farms, communities, and public interests in British Columbia.
  • Voices from the ground: Hear directly from farmers, advocates, and people who have challenged powerful landowners.
  • Protecting local ownership: Discuss policies that could help keep farmland in the hands of local farmers and communities.
  • Questions and discussion: Take part in a live conversation about the future of farmland and food security in BC.
  • Taking action: Learn how you can support efforts to stop the billionaire farmland grab.

Farmland is essential to our food security, local economies, and the future of rural communities across British Columbia.

Reserve your spot today and join the conversation about protecting BC farmland from billionaire land grabs.

RSVP below or at this link: https://bcgreens.donordrive.com/stop-the-farmland-grab

RSVP here!

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