Food and Farming
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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