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Throughout the West Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales
by Julie Matchett
Throughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales.
by Julie Matchett
Roll up your sleeves and explore the region’s farms, orchards, and local flavours.
by Danielle Brost
How a family legacy is creating loyal customers in Cranbrook.
by Kerry Shellborn
How entrepreneur Carla Broad turned a side hustle into a blossoming full-time business.
by Danielle Brost
Nelson’s “Garden Sage” David Robinson has curated high-quality clothing, gear and essentials for Kootenay homesteaders, remote workers and off-grid adventurers
The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of Kootenay wineries to visit.
by Virginia Rasch
The consumer trend towards buying locally-grown flowers is booming in the Kootenays as proven by this list of 10 flower farms
by Julie Matchett and Virginia Rasch
Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.
by Julie Matchett
The owners of Dig Garden Centre are all about community, sustainability and growth
by Danielle Brost
A solar array and Chinese-style greenhouse technology will be impacting Cartwheel Farm and its ability to produce vegetables year-round without fossil fuels
by Kristen Mitchell
