Hire goats for environmentally friendly weed control from Vahana Nature Rehabilitation
A trip of goats are trained as targeted grazers for a unique business: Vahana Nature Rehabilitation in Ta Ta Creek, B.C.
by Virginia RaschAgriculture
— Robert Linder photo
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West Kootenay, Nakusp, Agriculture, Small Business
Cool climate? No problem. Arrow Lakes Valley grows its first winery.
Jody Scott, co-owner of Valley of the Springs Winery in Nakusp, B.C., has created the Arrow Lake Valley’s first winery
by Kyle Born
Business Beat, East Kootenay, Creston, Agriculture, Cuisine, Small Business
Wynndel Craft Distilleries creates award-winning spirits in Creston Valley
Pat Meerholz, co-owner of Wynndel Craft Distilleries in Creston Valley, B.C., handcrafts award-winning brandy, gin, rum, vodka, liqueur and schnapps
by Kyle Born
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, New Denver, Rossland, Salmo, Slocan, Agriculture, Cuisine
At the farm gate: Fresh food, flowers, fine wine and fanciful wares for sale at West Kootenay farms
Throughout the West Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales
by Julie Matchett
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Creston, Invermere, Kimberley, Agriculture, Cuisine
At the farm gate: Fresh food, flowers, fine wine and fanciful wares for sale at East Kootenay farms
Throughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales
by Julie Matchett
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Environment
Here’s a list of Kootenay farmers markets to help with local food security
Here’s a list of all Kootenay farmers markets to help us increase our local food security
by Virginia Rasch and Julie Matchett
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Environment, Health & Wellness
14 benefits of a Pandemic Garden
This year plant a Pandemic Garden to help the dual crises of coronavirus and climate change
by Virginia Rasch
East Kootenay, Creston, Agriculture, Small Business
Did Creston’s foodies pick the Creston Chamber awards?
The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce handed out 11 awards at its annual Business Awards gala
by Virginia Rasch
Green Scene, West Kootenay, Rossland, Agriculture, Environment
Macro-success with microgreens on the Happy Hills Farm
The Happy Hills Farm in Rossland is growing super healthy food year-round
by Virginia Rasch
East Kootenay, Agriculture, Animal Care, Financial
Life on the Range
With help from the Grassland and Range Enhancement Program, ranchers can protect grassland, aquatic and riparian resources on Crown lands where cattle graze
