21Jan 2021 by admin
Embracing Change in Challenging Times: 2021 BC Organic Conference

Embracing Change in Challenging Times: 2021 BC Organic Conference

Events, Past Event
With so many twists and turns these days, it's always interesting to hear how organizations adapt their activities to keep up with the changing times. And, how they continue to grow and strengthen their networks in new and unexpected ways. The Certified Organic Associations of BC (COABC) is hosting its annual BC Organic Conference at the end of February. Typically, this event is an in-person gathering that brings together BC's organic community over a weekend of educational sessions, workshops, social events, and really great food (buffet style--remember those days?!). But, like so many other organizations, the COABC had to take a pause, regroup and carve out a new vision for this major event. After much pivoting and planning, the 2021 BC Organic Conference, which is happening on Feb 27 -…
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17Dec 2020 by admin
Food Access, Gaps, COVID-19, and 2021 Food Predictions

Food Access, Gaps, COVID-19, and 2021 Food Predictions

News, Regional News
This is not news... we know that sufficient, safe and nutritious food is critical to the health and well-being of us all. At this time of year, we tend to think a little bit more about the food we can and cannot afford. Tis the season to give generously... to food banks and other emergency food and support programs. The push for donations ensures that food banks can not only feed more people over the holiday season but also stock up for the year to come. And this next year is shaping up to be another hard-hitter when looking at food security (and household food insecurity). 4.4 million Canadians (including half a million British Columbians) experienced food insecurity before the pandemic. This number is expected to double over the coming…
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16Dec 2020 by admin
January 20, 2021 | Local Food Processors Gathering (Online)

January 20, 2021 | Local Food Processors Gathering (Online)

Events, Past Event
Wednesday, January 20th | 7-8:30pm | Zoom Join us for a short presentation from the Salmon Arm Food Hub, hear updates from Land to Table and the Small Scale Food Processors Association (to be confirmed) and take some time to network with fellow processors from the comfort of your own home.  It has been some time since Land to Table has brought food processors together and with COVID changing the landscape of local food, we are sure that there is a lot to share and catch up on.  (This online gathering is also open to producers looking to venture into processing.) Agenda 6:45pmCoffee and a bicky - join us a bit early to get settled and start with a casual chat7pmWelcome and Introductions7:10pmPresentations - Salmon Arm Food Hub and Small…
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25Nov 2020 by admin
Conversations, Opportunities and a Stronger Regional Food System

Conversations, Opportunities and a Stronger Regional Food System

News, Regional News
On October 28th, 17 local government representatives (politicians and staff) from across the RDNO met on Zoom to discuss and learn what is on the radar for local government as it relates to local food security and food systems (planning, development, policy).  This meeting was co-hosted by Land to Table (L2T) and the Interior Health (IH) Healthy Communities Program, with the intent to build relationships with local government, provide a (virtual) networking space, and share about each of our organizations/programs and the support that we can offer to local government in food systems and food security engagement, planning and project development. In the work of L2T, to catalyze connections and collaboration and make sense of how we can best support strengthening our regional food system, this meeting was designed to…
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22Oct 2020 by admin
BX Ranchlands: A Functional Past and a Promising Future

BX Ranchlands: A Functional Past and a Promising Future

News, Regional News
Credit: BX/Swan Lake Community Association In the first week of my position as the Land to Table (then NOFSI) Coordinator, I found myself around a table, at Rancho Vignola, with a group of food system folks. Meeting participants included farmers exploring a co-op, an economic development consultant working with the O’Keefe Ranch, the BX/Swan Lake Community Association exploring opportunities to support retaining the municipal owned BX Ranchlands, amongst others. We were gathered to hear and learn about each other's work and to think about opportunities for collaboration--or at least how to minimize duplication. More so, we had gathered to share with and learn from Heather Pritchard, former Executive Director of FarmFolk CityFolk and now Executive Director of the Foodlands Cooperative of BC. Heather had been invited to visit the region…
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06May 2020 by admin
May 6, 2020 | Land to Table Zoom-Luck

May 6, 2020 | Land to Table Zoom-Luck

Events, Past Event
May 6th, 2020 - Onlne You're Invited to the Land to Table Zoom-Luck Now, more than ever personal and community-scale food security is top of mind for everyone. We invite you to join us on May 6th, 7-8:30pm to explore together the opportunities that we might have now to build a more resilient and vibrant local food system.  So much has changed since we met in early February at the L2T 3rd annual forum – Bridging Gaps – Exploring Local Food Access in the North Okanagan.   This online Zoom-luck feels like a good next step in reconnecting within a new context. We are curious to learn what access to local food looks like, feels like, and means to you now and where you feel action is most needed?
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08Feb 2020 by admin
Feb. 8, 2020 | Bridging Gaps: Exploring Local Food Access in the North Okanagan

Feb. 8, 2020 | Bridging Gaps: Exploring Local Food Access in the North Okanagan

Events, Past Event
Feb 8, 2020 - Splatsin Centre, Enderby BC What does food access mean in our region? How might we work together to increase access to healthy local food for all? Storytelling & Dialogue Join us at the Bridging Gaps: Exploring local food access in the North Okanagan forum as we build our understanding of the complex issue of improving access to healthy local food in our region. Even though we live in a region of diverse and productive foodlands, food access is impacted by a wide range of factors including: poverty, transportation, access to land for traditional hunting, fishing, and gathering, social isolation, and a lack of skills and knowledge. Questions we will explore during this day of dialogue include:  What would make local food more convenient? How do we…
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