Food and Farming

Fresh produce from the Cow-Op
The Cow-Op is an online marketplace that connects Cowichan food producers with local customers. Photo provided by Derrick Pawlowski

You’ve told us that food and farming are critical issues in the Cowichan region. Guided by your input, The Discourse is digging deep on food security and farming, for now and for the future. We’re exposing the systems behind the issues and highlighting solutions.

Outgoing Cowichan Green Community executive director reflects on 17 years of work

New executive director, Vanessa Daether, is a familiar face to the food security organization.

Ten years in, Cow-op is at a crossroads

The co-operative online market for Cowichan farmers and food producers is trying to work its way out of debt.

Duncan-based author reclaims the kitchen for disabled cooks

‘The kitchen is the most ableist room in the house,’ says Jules Sherred. ‘That’s why I want to “crip up the kitchen.”’

Seed sharing hub springs up at the Duncan library

Library patrons can share seeds and gardening resources at a new local seed library.

‘Everything in the garden has its season’: Craig Evans’ last summer

How longtime farmer and food security advocate Craig Evans grew as much as possible, and said goodbye.

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