North Vancouver Island
Posts are listed in order of latest submission for the area. They consist of growers listings, events and local food security related news.
From Networking to Thinking like a Network: Strategies for Growing Local Food Security Networks
From Networking to Thinking like a Network: Strategies for Growing Local Food Security Networks This workshop will explore how voluntary sector organizations can increase their effectiveness by employing strategies such as network mapping and network listening followed by an interactive panel discussion highlighting local experiences in developing and sustaining food security networks.
Tuesday, December 8th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Eye Care Centre Auditorium, #301 - 2550 Willow Street, Vancouver
For more info or to RSVP by Nov 30th:
Hazelmere Farms
Location
Certified organic farm
Lijen & Sherlene Hua
Phone: 250-336-2308
Email: huawongs@telus.net
Good Earth Farms
Location
"Good Earth Farms is a small family farm located in Black Creek, B.C. We are passionate about raising and growing high quality all natural food, for our local community. When you bite into one of our strawberries you can be sure it will actually taste like a strawberry. Not only that, but it is better for you and the planet. We grow and market all of our own products. We sell mostly at the Comox Valley Farmers Market."
- Get our amazing natural organic products locally @ The Comox Valley Farmers Market or by appointment from the farm.
Big Buzz Acres
Location
H.I.P FREE (herbicide. insecticide. pesticide free) farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Our specialty is garlic.
Tom and Lynn Shelley
4010 Deerfield Road,
Campbell River, B.C.
Phone: 250-923-7257
Email: tshelley@telus.net
The Pier Street Farmers Market
Location
The Pier Street Farmers Market every Sunday morning in Campbell River (May - September)
http://www.pierstreet.com
Blue Heron
Location
Certified Organic
Phone: (250) 954-0764
Fax: (250) 954-0769
Email: kchand(a)hughes.net
Comox Valley Farmers' Market
Location
The Farmers' Market is open every Saturday morning. We will be indoors at the Native Sons Hall until April 11, 2009. After that we are outside on Headquarters Road.
Support local produce and products that are made in your area (not trucked in from far-away lands) and be a part of supporting environmentally-sound principles. Be sure to visit us for the freshest products in the Comox Valley!
www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com
PO Box 3301,
Courtenay, BC V9N 5N5
Tel. 250 218 0321
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