The Capital Region Food & Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable (CRFAIR) writes: Thanks to community support, on April 10th the CRD Board passed motions to move forward the Regional Foodland Access Program Foodlands Trust. CRD staff is currently canvassing all municipalities to:assess whether there is a desire to have the CRD operate a foodlands trust in partnership with… Continue reading Support the Regional Foodland Access Program Foodlands Trust
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CBRA endorses CRD Regional Food and Agriculture Strategy
Letter from the CBRA Board of Directors has written to the CRD:CRD Chair CRD Board of Directors RE: CRD FOOD & FARMLAND TRUSTThe creation of The Regional Food and Agriculture Strategy and the CRD Regional Food and Agriculture Strategy is a necessary, positive and progressive step.Over the past year, there has been a review of… Continue reading CBRA endorses CRD Regional Food and Agriculture Strategy
Agriculture & Food Security Plan Meeting—Sept 17, 7pm
From District of Saanich:This email is to advise that the report from the Director of Planning dated July 31, 2018for the Agriculture and Food Security Plan will be considered by Saanich Council at a Council meeting to be held on Monday September 17, 2018, in Council Chambers, Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue, commencing at… Continue reading Agriculture & Food Security Plan Meeting—Sept 17, 7pm
Saanich Agriculture & Food Security Plan Open House & Discussion
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 2–5pm, Cedar Hill Golf Clubhouse, 1400 Derby Road Help us develop ideas for local government action to enhance agriculture and improve food security in the future. Reserve a place at the discussion table that runs from 2:00 to 5:00 or come any time after 2:00 pm to view our Public Open House display… Continue reading Saanich Agriculture & Food Security Plan Open House & Discussion
Saanich seeks public feedback on agriculture & food security
From Jane Evans, of the Planning Department of the District of Saanich:The Planning Department is working on the development of an Agriculture and Food Security Plan for Saanich. We have hired Upland Agriculture Planning Consultants and established an advisory Task Force of residents and community experts for the project. We are now seeking public feedback on the strengths,… Continue reading Saanich seeks public feedback on agriculture & food security
Communities in Harvest workshops offered again
Saanich Municipality is pleased to partner once again with Lifecycles Project Society for our 2015 Communities in Harvest workshop series. This year 3 different workshops are offered: Growing a Garden to Feed Your Family: March 11 & April 8, 7–9 pm at Saanich Commonwealth PlacePreserving Your Harvest, Simply: May 21 - 7–9 pm at Royal Oak Middle SchoolCanning 101: June… Continue reading Communities in Harvest workshops offered again