Affordable, Healthy Food Produced Close to Home
What will it take? How to focus research, action, and policy to get there?


March 23, 1:00-4:00pm
Haro Room, Cadboro Commons Building, UVIC

Calling all Food Researchers, Educators, Activists, Community Developers, Health Promoters, Farmers and Processors, Distributors, Chefs, Government Representatives, Planners and Policy Makers!


Come and share your vision to move use forward.


Currently Vancouver Island producers face huge barriers to their economic viability; local indigenous food systems are at risk; and the health of our island population continues to decline. The good news? Our brightest minds are at work, and we have deep wealth of creativity that is engaged in meeting these challenges across sectors.


Please join us to hear from a panel of academic and community experts challenged to share their insights into focusing research, action and policy towards opportunities that hold the greatest promise for our future. Then we turn to you-your concerns, your ideas, your actions. Focused dialogue circles will strengthen and mobilize new partnerships for action.


Here is a link to directions to the University: click here
Here is a map to Cadboro Commons: click here


From the Table to the Field


Sunday, March 21, 2010
Doors open at 9am-Conference begins at 9:30am-4pm
Galiano Island, Community Hall, Sturdies Bay Rd
Cost: $25 includes breakfast and lunch ($30 after March 1st)

Turning discussion into action
An islands conference advancing agriculture
Community and environmental awareness


What are the elements of an economically viable farm?
How do we organize ourselves regionally?
How do we balance agriculture and the environment?


Come and be part of the Action!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Brian Brett, author of Trauma Farm


  • REGISTRATION: through the website galiano food program...or mail cheque (payable to the Galiano Club) to:From the Table to the Field c/o Janice Oakley, S-18, C-2, Galiano Island, V0N 1P0

  • TRANSPORTATION: For people arriving by boat/ferry, we will arrange pickups. Please note that we strongly recommend not bringing a car. Let us help you with transportation. To make arrangements call 530-5375

  • ACCOMODATION: Check the Chamber of Commerce website: www.galianoisland.com ... for whatever your needs are.

  • ISLAND PROJECTS: If you are involved in an exciting project in your community, email us about it to see if we can help you share it. Tables will be provided for folks to share information, as well as scheduling short presentation slots for local island initiatives.

  • NETTLEFEST: a day of celebrating this wonderful and abundant local food. Takes place Saturday before the conference, all day, finishing with a community meal at the hall. ALL WELCOME.


Coombs Farmers' Institute 31st Annual Farm Auction


Sunday April 18, 2010
Viewing starts at 10am-auction starts at 11am

Coombs Fairgrounds -(Ford Road, behind the general store)

  • Machinery and farm implements
  • Livestock and poultry
  • Quality small items

No buyer's fee
Lunch available at the 4H concession, proceeds support annual scholarships
Consignments welcome.


For more information contact:
Colin Springford-President
468-7510
Glen Hersley-Auctioneer
468-7094

Help promote Vancouver Island's only live animal auction!



Organic Islands Festival & Sustainability Expo


July 10 & 11, 2010
10am-5pm Glendale Gardens, Victoria, BC, Just north of Camosun College Interurban Campus
Details:www.organicislands.ca

Free vehicle parking-Beaver Lake Road
Valet bike parking by donation-Interurban entrance only

Canada's largest outdoor green festival
150 Exhibits

Solar Powered

Near Zero Waste

Green Shopping



North Saanich Flavor Trail Local Farm Weekend


Date: August 21 & 22, 2010
Details: www.NorthSaanich.ca

The fourth annual North Saanich Flavor Trail will be held on August 21 & 22, 2010.


This is a tour of North Saanich farms, wineries, markets and restaurants to showcase North Saanich food production of the District of North Saanich. The North Saanich Agricultural Advisory Commission is organizing the event with the sponsorship of the District of North Saanich. This event will be an exciting weekend, where participants will be able to view and experience some hands on activities at our local farms