Food for Thought
Food is a big deal in the Cowichan Valley. This region, among the warmest in Canada, has been a bread basket for millennia. But farming and agriculture face significant challenges. Our deep dive into food and agriculture breaks down complexity and tells stories about real people making a difference in this community.
Cowichan Valley food bank steps up food recovery as reFRESH market closes
The long-running food recovery program at the reFRESH market is ending, but local organizations are filling the gap and meeting rising community needs.
How a 150-year-old society is helping to strengthen food security in the Cowichan Valley
After years of decline, the Cowichan Valley Agricultural Society is uniting farmers to rebuild local food systems from the ground up.
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.
Survey: Food and farming in the Cowichan region
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