Events Archives - Land to Table Network Society

29Sep 2026 by admin No Comments

Recap: Connect BC — Learning to Measure the Change We’re Working Toward

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Recap: Connect BC — Learning to Measure the Change We're Working Towards By Liz Blakeway, Executive DirectorOn September 17th, I had the opportunity to represent Land to Table at the Connect BC Conference in Kelowna, a gathering of community foundations from across BC and the Yukon. I joined Hilary Henegar of Abundance Collective (formerly Purppl) and Kevin Ronaghan of the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen to share L2T's experience with the Okanagan Prosperity Fund Impact Measurement Learning Program — and what we've learned about the value of investing in organizational capacity.This opportunity grew directly out of the Okanagan Prosperity Fund grant L2T received through the North Okanagan Community Foundation. In addition to providing grants, the three Okanagan community foundations decided to try something different: they pooled resources to…

24Sep 2026 by admin No Comments

Recap: Salmon Pressure Canning Workshop

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Recap: Salmon Pressure Canning Workshop On September 22nd, Land to Table joined the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Interior Health’s Indigenous Food Security lead at the Neighbourhood Kitchen in Revelstoke for a hands-on salmon pressure canning workshop with 8 different local community food organizations and projects. Together, we created a space for community partners to learn the process, ask questions, share their own experience, and get comfortable with a skill that plays an important role in food security and in preserving local and regional foods. What stood out most was who was in the room. Many of the folks who joined us came with the intention of carrying this knowledge back to their own networks and food programs (to can for elders, school food programs, food banks, for education,…

24Jun 2026 by admin

Recap: L2T Strategic Planning

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Recap: L2T Strategic Planning Day On June 6th, Land to Table staff and Board members gathered for a full-day strategic planning retreat to reflect on where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we want to go over the next 3–5 years. Together, we explored the changing conditions shaping our food system—from climate change and affordability pressures to evolving opportunities for local food infrastructure and regional collaboration. The day focused on identifying the strategic priorities that will guide our work through 2030, while also reflecting on how we want to work together as an organization. Through thoughtful discussion, we revisited our values, explored the operating principles that guide us in navigating complexity, and considered how Land to Table can continue to strengthen both the local food economy and…

06Jan 2026 by admin

Around the Table: A Day of Connection, Curiosity and Collective Insight

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Photography by Phreeagent Creative Media On November 20th, 60 community members from across the Columbia–Shuswap and North Okanagan regions came together for Land to Table’s “Around the Table” Forum, a gathering rooted in relationship-building, shared learning, and collective visioning for a resilient regional food system. This year’s forum marked a meaningful milestone: a moment to pause and reflect on five years of collaboration under the United Way of British Columbia’s Regional Community Hub initiative. This event was an opportunity to review what goals and priorities we set back at the 2020 forum and what ideas we should be focusing on moving forward. Attendees represented a rich cross-section of the food system: farmers, Indigenous-serving and -led organizations, food banks, school food programs, health sector staff, funders, local government, nonprofit leaders, processors,…

27Aug 2025 by admin

Sep 25, 2025 | Know Your Farmer Celebration Dinner

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Know Your Farmer Celebration Dinner In celebration of the 5th Annual BX Know Your Farmer Tour we are proud to host a special dinner where you can rub shoulders with the farmers in a casual community setting. Your ticket includes a delicious buffet dinner showcasing ingredients from the tour farms, live background music by Fernando Gonzalez, cider tastings, a silent auction, a photo gallery, and best of all – the chance to support and connect with local farmers. Proceeds go towards supporting and growing this annual event. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite or in person at the Cidery during their open hours if you’d like to save the ticketing fees. Get Tickets

30May 2025 by admin

Recap: Ntamtqen Community Garden Work Party

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Recap: Ntamtqen Community Garden Work Party As part of our Community Foundation’s Community Prosperity Fund project, Land to Table is continuing to build the cross-regional network, and bring together food champions to learn and share food knowledge and experiences, strengthen relationships across our food system, and support local Indigenous food sovereignty and food security projects. On May 23 and 24, 2025, Land to Table coordinated a networking and work party with the Ntamtqen Community Garden & Food Hub located on 7.5 acres of Smelqmix (Similkameen) community land. The project is driven by Dixon Terbasket’s vision and experience farming the land, supported by a dedicated Ntamtqen team of staff and volunteers, and hosted by the Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB). The purpose of the space is to promote food security and Indigenous…

14May 2025 by admin

Sep 20-21, 2025 | BX Farm Tour

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5th Annual BX Farm Tour A tour of the food, farms, and sights of Vernon’s BX region. Save the Date! On September 20th and 21st, 2025, you’re invited to “Know Your Farmer, Explore the BX”—to connect with local food, to better know your farmers and how they are farming, and to explore all the BX has to offer. The BX is a rich agricultural region with lots of walking and hiking trails and is the perfect place to get out and explore your own backyard. The BX Farm Tour is hosted by the farmers of the BX, with support from the North Okanagan Land to Table Network, Tourism Vernon and other local partners. Learn more

27Feb 2025 by admin

Recap: School Food Supplier Workshop

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Recap: School Food Supplier Workshop On January 22, 2025, Land to Table Network hosted a School Food Supplier Workshop in Vernon, sponsored by FeedBC. This full-day event aimed to connect local food suppliers with school food purchasers from districts across the Okanagan and Columbia/Shuswap regions. We were fortunate to have ‘all the players’ in the room - from School District administration and school meal coordinators, government, non-profits (i.e. meal program providers), food suppliers/distributors, chefs, caterers, and farmers! The day consisted of group brainstorming using a World Café model to gather feedback across sectors on key concerns related to procuring and supplying school food - creating a clear picture of the landscape we are all operating within. A school food coordinator panel featured representatives from school districts 67, 22, 83, 19,…

24Feb 2025 by admin

Recap: Wholesale-Ready Workshop Series

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Recap: Wholesale Ready Workshop Series Land to Table’s first Wholesale-Ready Workshop Series was held on January 30 and February 20, 2025, in Vernon at Community Futures North Okanagan (CFNO) with generous funding support from CFNO, the Regional District of the North Okanagan, and Feed BC. The workshops were designed to support small and medium-sized farmers in exploring wholesale market opportunities and developing “Action Plans” to grow and sell their products to wholesale markets. The series facilitated networking amongst farmers in the region and provided tools and insights into growing for and selling to wholesale markets, including distributors, institutions, processors, restaurants, caterers, and schools. This initiative sought to help existing farmers expand their operations and market reach, while equipping new farmers with the knowledge to integrate wholesale readiness into their business…

13Dec 2024 by admin

Jan 22nd, 2025 | School Food Supplier Workshop

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School Food Supplier Workshop Date: January 22nd, 2025Time and Location: Full Day Event in the North Okanagan (details will be shared upon RSVP confirmation)RSVP Deadline: January 10th, 2025 (deadline extended) Event Recap Are you interested in connecting with schools to supply local food? Land to Table invites you to our School Food Supplier Workshop, where you’ll have the chance to: Build relationships with food purchasers from districts across the Okanagan and Columbia/Shuswap region. Learn about school food procurement needs and market opportunities. Collaborate on solutions to sourcing, ordering, and distribution challenges. Workshop Highlights The day's event will include the following conversations and activities: State of the school food landscape and opportunities: Understand current trends and needs. Supplier insights: Learn about the “market” for school food and sourcing needs. Challenges and opportunities: Discuss sourcing challenges and…

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