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Looking for local farms and food in the Kootenays? Check out our Kootenay Farm Directory, complete with info on who’s offering direct sales through CSA, farmers’ markets, online sales, delivery or pick-up.

Tap photo and see comments to see some farms on the list who are also on Instagram!

Visit our #linkinbio under “Blog” or visit youngagrarians.org/kootenay-farm-directory-2020 📸: of @edibleacresfarmcafe

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We’ve been brainstorming ways we can support farmers during these challenging times, and ensure our communities have access to safe and nutritious food.

Supporting our local food systems is more important than ever. Small farms will have a much harder time riding the economic slowdown than bigger businesses. As restaurants and other markets close, some farmers are experiencing challenges getting their produce to consumers.

Fortunately, farmers are a creative bunch, and many are restructuring their sales channels via online pre-ordering, pickup, and delivery to optimize safety and make sure their food gets to eaters.

We're all in this together, and now is a great time to buy from your local farmer.
Resources for Consumers:

1. Looking for a farm near you? Check out the U-Map! (#linkinbio)
Peruse farm listings across Canada. Visit the farm's website or reach out to them to see how you can buy their products safely.

2. Order a CSA!
Short for community supported agriculture. Pre-ordering CSA boxes now guarantees food for the season ahead, and puts money in the pockets of farmers when they need it most. Many farms already offer this, or are increasing the number of subscriptions now.

3. Online Grocery Delivery
@spuddelivers is a sustainable grocery delivery business. They operate in BC and Alberta, and for the month of March they are donating a portion of sales from women-owned vendors to Young Agrarians. Get groceries, grow a farmer! #linkinbio

4. Shop at a Farmers' Market
Most farmers' markets are remaining open, as they are first and foremost food retail establishments for people to purchase food while supporting local farmer and producer livelihoods. They are not considered a high risk for transmission, and can even be safer than grocery stores because they are outdoors and have fewer people handling produce. Visit the @bcfarmersmarket website for updates and great resources.

5. Consider Working or Volunteering on a Farm
Farms of all sizes may experience labour shortages. Consider applying to work or volunteer on a farm this season if you are healthy.

Read the whole blog post at our #linkinbio
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We can do this! Lots of love from the YA team ❤️

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Starting a garden while social distancing? Check out this guide to fast-growing veggies from @zizaurbanfarm! Keep on growing! ✌️🌱
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"My name is Elly Rakhmetouline and I own and run @latebloomersflowerfarm in Vancouver, BC. I’ve been lucky enough to have two mentors this season; a business one and a production one. The incredibly smart, persistent and helpful Kristen Nammour has been helping me whip the business aspect of the farm into shape. Amie Bengtson of @backcountryblooms in Lumby, BC is my flower growing mentor helping me wrap my brain around producing flowers in a more efficient way."
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Elly is a participant in our Business Mentorship Network. Learn about how she went from desk job to farmer at our #linkinbio under “Blog”
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Now that’s a carrot! Has anyone grown Oxheart carrots before? 🐂❤️🥕 A great crop to have stashed and waiting in the garden!

Farmers have our backs right now. They’ve been planning food production for the season ahead, and in many cases have greenhouses, freezers, or warehouses full of food. Some are offering on-farm pickup or delivery. Find a farmer near you and show your support.

@butterfield.farm describes the Oxheart carrot as “a workhorse in the garden. Where other carrots can be fussy about germination, these seedlings are comparably hardy; they continue growing undaunted by heavy, clay soil; they can be harvested early for a fantastic snacking carrot; the sturdy tops and short bottoms make for easy pulling even when large; and when harvested at full-size they store reliably into the winter.⁣”
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February 27: Paul Stamets in Lillooet

Posted by Emily Jubenvill on February 15, 2018

February 15, 2018British Columbia, Education, EventsLillooet, mushrooms, Paul StametsEmily Jubenvill

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