food security
Why this Salmon Arm farm is increasing egg production 10-fold
A farm family in Salmon Arm is rolling up their sleeves in preparation for a…
More than just a building: First-ever Kamloops food hub kitchen set to open
A food hub currently under construction on Kamloops’s North Shore should be open next month.…
How a professional landscape designer in Kamloops is working to promote food security
Interest in food security and food sovereignty has surged in the past 12 years, according…
Okanagan food bank anticipates increase in use when CERB ends
An Okanagan food bank is anticipating a 10 per cent spike in use as those…
Vernon garden project will help marginalized women, refugees, children and others in need of healthy food
VERNON – Good things are growing at Patchwork Farms in Vernon. The garden, located at…
Kamloops urban hen registry open, only single registration so far
KAMLOOPS – After months of debate, the system for officially registering urban hens in Kamloops…
Vernon food security projects growing
VERNON - Local food security programs are being supported by provincial funding that will allow them to grow jobs and fresh produce. Kindale Development Association is receiving more than $40,000 to support Patchwork Farms at Okanagan College-Vernon develop a farm-gate market, coordinate a gleaning program and take the beginning steps for creating community kitchens and...
Back to the land; a passion for growing and harvesting food
KAMLOOPS – For those who grow and harvest their own food – whether for the love of the earth or simply for produce – you are well supported in Kamloops. Sandra Frangiadakis and Elmarie Roberts share the same passion. Frangiadakis is the program coordinator of the Gleaning Abundance Project and Roberts, of Haliburton Farm in...