Inviting WWOOFers (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) onto our farm is a win-win for everyone. Since 2012, our farm has been hosting wwoofers from around the world. We have had visitors from several countries including, Germany, France, Canada (Québec and Alberta), Singapore, South Korea, Japan, China, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Sweden and England.
Many Hands Makes Transplanting Easy Thanks to Francois de Jong from Vancouver Island University Culinary Arts program for bringing many hands to make our transplanting easier last week! As farmers, we believe in the power of getting your hands dirty, to truly understand and value where your food comes from. As up-and-coming chefs,
From Jennifer at STIR! STIR is a local company specializing in healthy cooking classes, products and education! www.stircookingschool.ca info@stircookingschool.ca Asparagus Nettle Soup A delicious pair, these veggies are in their prime now. Enjoy them together in this delicious, healthy spring soup! Ingredients ½ lb. fresh asparagus 3 Tbsp. fruity olive oil 1
Our early spring boxes have been very well received. It is time to register for the the Spring CSA that will run for 7 weeks starting May 6th. Every Friday your boxes are picked fresh and brought into town. You can print and fill out this form. CSA 2016 Farmship Online registration is also available
Don’t forget to get your ticket to our 3rd Annual Solstice Dinner Gala!
Chris addresses the crowd at the Nanaimo Climate March, November 2015 Good afternoon everyone! Thank you all for mobilizing on this chilly autumn day to demand climate justice! My name is Christopher Brown. I’m an organic farmer, and an agricultural activist and entrepreneur here in Nanaimo. I’ve chosen to be a farmer because it’s a