How the reFRESH market saves food to feed families
The food recovery project diverted about 180,000 pounds of produce in 2020.
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.
Help bring ‘Food for Thought’ to life
We’re almost ready to launch our solutions series on Cowichan food and farming. You can help.
How B.C.’s first dairy co-op defined downtown Duncan
The Cowichan Creamery Co-op supported rural farmers for almost a century.
Candidates address food security in the Cowichan Valley
Here’s what candidates in the Cowichan Valley riding, and their parties, have to say on the issue of food security.
Land lease program seeks to boost local farming
A young farming couple is putting down roots with the help of landowners who share their vision.
Local support keeps Cowichan wineries afloat through pandemic
Staycations, wine festival and naming of wine region give wineries a much needed boost.
COVID-19 peels back the curtain on food insecurity on Vancouver Island
Cowichan community groups have stepped up to feed people in a time of crisis.
Amid COVID-19, Cowichan’s online farmers’ market booms
The Cow-op found new customers when everyone was told to stay home. Now, it’s looking to the future.
Will candidates act to limit sprawl and protect farmland?
We sent Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP candidates your election questions. Here’s what we heard.
Cowichan-Malahat-Langford candidates talk environment and food security
At a meeting on food security issues, election candidates share their take on balancing climate action, environmental protection and basic needs.
