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This program connects farmers looking for land with landowners wanting to lease their land for farming.

BC Association of Farmers’ Markets new online tool connects people to farmers’ markets

Red Bird Estate Winery is owned and operated by Shannon and Remi Cardinal.

Here is how the community plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Creston Valley Fall Fair.

Trust support reduces wait lists, adds five new markets, feeds 225 more families

After studying people, places and natural systems for her B.Sc. in geography, Rylee Christenson is managing the Creston Valley Farmers Market.

Xeriscapic landscaping uses plants that thrive in our natural environment. Here are seven tips for creating a low-maintenance yard.

The Province of BC has announced the new BeeBC Program

Full-time farmers Sacha Bentall and Tyler McNaughton of Cutter Ranch received a prestigious award from an organization of their peers.

Valley Vitals owner Ashley Taylor has a passion to connect people back with their environment and their community through food.

The four projects demonstrated the ability to succeed in diverse fields including environmental engineering, biotechnology, and agriculture.

Columbia Basin Trust’s Basin Business Advisors now offers a full-time Agriculture Specialist

Creston-based Kemlee Equipment Ltd. has opened a parts depot in Cranbrook.

Terra Park and Rob Jay are intimately connected to the people of Revelstoke—their organic farm provides food for the community.

The BC Export Awards annually seeks out BC’s Top Exporters and honours companies for their excellence and achievements in 9 categories.

Services include expert advice on topics such as irrigation, pest control, production, water, soil, climate change and research.

It’s a great time to be a food citizen in Canada

“I think passionate people can get a lot done if you just give them some appropriate direction and let them run with their ideas.” —Jen Comer

Landscape your yard for beauty and for food with edimentals—edible, ornamental plants

The EcoGarden in Fernie was awarded 1,000 red and white tulip bulbs to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary

Local meat producer unveils new look, logo and e-commerce store.

Ever thought of owning your own business and living the Kootenay lifestyle? Here is a sampling of businesses available in the area.

The owners of Treasure Life Flour Mills have invested years into growing grain products that they can stand behind

Gwinner's Butcher Shop offers natural, authentic European-style meats for every meal

The Creston Valley has a new initiative that is moving the food and agriculture economy forward.

Livia Lara will be taking over as manager of the popular downtown Cranbrook market starting in June.

Canada has committed to planting 35 million trees by 2020, one for each Canadian

Jessica Piccinin, owner of Root and Vine Acres, found her calling in producing wholesome food on her farm in the Creston Valley

Is the ranch life for you? Check out these properties that showcase the best of Rocky Mountain living.

Root For Me in Marysville, B.C., won an Environmental Stewardship Excellence Award from the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce

Choosing to support farms that responsibly caretake the environment and their animals is a very positive way to spend your food dollar.

Terroir, shared vision and serendipity combined to create success at Wynnwood Cellars Estate Winery in Sirdar, B.C.

Non-profits benefit from Columbia Basin Trust program.

Five community gardens across the Kootenays grow social capital as well as plants

Interior Reforestation reclaims land disturbed by industry, and Interior Seed & Fertilizer supports agricultural productivity.

Gaia Green Products in Grand Forks has been selling organic fertilizers for 25 years and just keeps growing

Over $200,000 still available for projects in 2015 – 2016.

That black speck you see in the sky may not be just another raven. It could be an unmanned aerial vehicle exploring for minerals or checking a vineyard.

SOAHC Estate Wines earned a bronze medal at the 2014 National Wine Awards of Canada this year.

Local farmers and locavores have a new resource—a place to connect and engage with the Kootenay food system.

The Creston Valley Farmers' Market has established itself as an important economic mainstay in an agricultural area.

Danny and Miranda Turner, owners of Just-a-Mere Organic Farm and The Organic Box, believe in supporting local farming and helping grow sustainable agriculture

The owners of Creston company William Tell are finding ways to take their local produce and create quality products for market.

Wloka Farms is busy constructing a new fruit stand building with easy highway access.

The Kootenay Local Agricultural Society supports local agriculture with education, a tool library and a Kootenay certification.

When building a house, don’t forget to include landscaping in the initial budget.

Edible Acres, a market garden in Windermere, B.C., is partway through the process of becoming certified as an organic food producer.

Farm, Food, Fork (F3) is bringing together the food advocates, marketers and farmers of the Kootenays with a dynamite event.

IncrEDIBLE Trail, a new initiative, will see vegetables and herbs grown throughout the downtown, including in front of businesses.

Aspiring Kootenay farmers will have the chance to learn from Jean-Martin Fortier, a farmer who sells $140,000 worth of vegetables from 1.5 acres in Ontario.