2015 Farmship Solstice Gala
by IsabellePosted December 3, 2015
Don’t forget to get your ticket to our 3rd Annual Solstice Dinner Gala!
Locally Grown Food Offers Solutions to Climate Change
by IsabellePosted December 3, 2015
Chris addresses the crowd at the Nanaimo Climate March, November 2015 Good afternoon everyone! Thank you all for mobilizing on this chilly autumn day to demand climate justice! My name is Christopher Brown. I’m an organic farmer, and an agricultural activist and entrepreneur here in Nanaimo. I’ve chosen to be a farmer because it’s a
A Covered Farmers Market for Nanaimo Beban Park
Chris speaks to the City Council, Summer 2015 Good afternoon Nanaimo Council and Mayor, My name is Christopher Brown. I’m a local organic farmer with Farmship Growers Cooperative, the president of the Bowen Road Farmers Market, a board member of Nanaimo Foodshare, the Bastion Waterfront Market, the Island Roots Market Cooperative, and an agricultural Entrepreneur,
Winter Pesto
by IsabellePosted December 2, 2015
By Caitlin Pesto has had a long time in the spotlight but manages to stay relevant because of its inherent flexibility – it can constantly reinvent itself. Which brings us to winter greens. Swapping basil for leafy greens in pesto is really delicious and is great for a number of reasons: It’s a quick way
Cedar Farmers’ Market
by IsabellePosted September 22, 2015
(Information taken from the Cedar Farm Market website at cedarfarmersmarket.org) Nestled in a grassy field next to the Crow and Gate Pub, our market boasts over 70 full time vendors making it one of the region’s largest. Sundays from Mother’s Day to the end of October begin early with the clatter of tables and tents. The close family
Lantzville Farmers’ Market
by IsabellePosted September 22, 2015
(Information taken from the Lantzville Farmers’ Market website at lantzvillefarmersmarket.org) You deserve the best in local foods, products and services. The Lantzville Farmers Market brings you the premier vendors from Lantzville, Nanaimo and the surrounding area. Prices are fair, the selection is diverse, the quality is excellent and the atmosphere is one-of-a-kind. So whether you’re local or visiting