This publication begins with a general description of the British Columbia agri-food industry, including features of its subsectors (agriculture, livestock, fruit & vegetable crops, food processing) and information on the number of operations by revenue class. The economic contribution of primary agriculture & agri-food processing is then analyzed and challenges & opportunities facing the industry are reviewed. Other benefits of the industry to the public are also discussed, such as the industry's role in environmental stewardship, carbon sequestration, and food safety. Finally, brief profiles are presented of some prominent or growing sectors of the industry: greenhouse vegetables, wineries, dairy, poultry, & eggs.