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…
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24Sep 2026 by admin No Comments
Recap: Salmon Pressure Canning Workshop

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,…
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24Jun 2026 by admin
Hiring: Communications, Marketing and Storytelling Coordinator

Hiring: Communications, Marketing and Storytelling Coordinator

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Hiring: L2T Communications, Marketing and Storytelling Coordinator Employer: Land to Table Network SocietyHours: Part time contract, 24 hours/weekTerm: July 2026 – March 2027 (possibility to extend)Salary: Starting at $38/hour Download the Job Description (PDF) L2T is looking for a skilled communicator and storyteller who can help share the stories, relationships, and impact that are shaping a stronger regional food system. Please share broadly and help us find a strong candidate who will play a key role in increasing the visibility and impact of Land to Table Network Society and The Food Shed. To apply you will need a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 examples of communications, marketing, writing, storytelling, or content development work. Submit to L2T Executive Director, Liz Blakeway: liz@landtotablenetwork.com.  Applications are open until July 12, 2026. Final L2T Communications, Marketing and…
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24Jun 2026 by admin
Recap: L2T Strategic Planning

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…
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29Apr 2026 by admin
Meet Stephanie Sundquist – TFS Manager

Meet Stephanie Sundquist – TFS Manager

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Meet Stephanie Sundquist The Food Shed Manager Hi, I’m Stephanie Sundquist. I believe that a stronger, healthier British Columbia starts withbetter food systems. My journey has taken me from the audit desk at Community Futures to thewarehouse floor of Farmbound Organics, to the processing floor of OBC where I spent 15 yearsconnecting local farmers with the communities that need them most. I’ve worn many hats: Operational Manager, Purchaser, Financial Auditor, and even FoodProcessing Operator. Whether I’m running industrial processing equipment or analyzing fundingspreadsheets, my goal is always the same: to make local food more accessible. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, I don't just see "units of produce"—I see the lifeblood of ourcommunity health. I am currently looking to collaborate with like-minded organizations to solvethe puzzles of:● Shared Infrastructure: Warehouse and…
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07Jan 2026 by admin
L2T 2025 Reflections

L2T 2025 Reflections

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L2T 2025 Reflections We hope everyone enjoyed a slower end to 2025 filled with good food, deep rest, and surrounded by friends and family. 2025 was the year of big beginnings for Land to Table. With the strength of the network and our shared expertise, we transformed many years of conversations and ideas into action-- to make the change we wish to see in our local food system. For those who attended our events, gathered with us, shared ideas and knowledge, or followed along our journey last year, thank you for being a part of the groundswell to re-localize our food systems. We hope you'll join us for a year of trying new things. This month's newsletter is a recap of 2025 and a preview of all that is to…
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22Apr 2025 by Land to Table
Eat Think Vote 2025

Eat Think Vote 2025

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  Eat Think Vote 2025 With the provincial election just around the corner on April 28, the Land to Table Network Society, in partnership with Shuswap Food Action Society, the Central Kootenay Food Policy Council, and the Revelstoke Local Food Initiative, is bringing food and agriculture to the forefront of political conversation. As part of the Eat. Think. Vote campaign, we reached out to candidates in Kamloops–Shuswap–Central Rockies and Vernon–Lake Country–Monashee—two ridings spanning our diverse and interconnected foodsheds. Due to a short election timeline and fully booked candidate schedules, we shifted from a public forum to a written Eat. Think. Vote Questionnaire (shared below). This flexible format gave candidates the opportunity to respond to four key questions rooted in the realities of our food system and the priorities of our…
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15Apr 2025 by admin
Introducing the Food Shed

Introducing the Food Shed

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You may have heard our very exciting announcement with the Ministry on March 17. Allow us to share a bit more, and in doing so start from the beginning… On my first day in my new role with Land to Table in May 2018, I met with a group of folks at the Rancho Vignola warehouse in Armstrong, including the owners. We spoke about the potential for their building to house a community kitchen and how to support a farmers co-op. Not long after, during meetings with local food stakeholders, as follow up to a 2018 forum that L2T hosted (on Growing the Local Food Economy), I heard many times over that the North Okanagan region needed a food hub - a place and dedicated staff to oversee aggregation, marketing…
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17Oct 2024 by admin
​​Community Food Security – An Election Highlight and Hopes for Shuswap MLA!

​​Community Food Security – An Election Highlight and Hopes for Shuswap MLA!

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Electoral districts (or ridings) don’t align with the regional government boundaries that often guide our food systems work. This has been the case for Land to Table (L2T) and Shuswap Food Action Society (SFAS), whose work spans two regions and four electoral ridings. This year, we are expanding L2T’s project boundaries across our shared food shed with the Shuswap and experimenting with a shared Executive Director for both organizations. In this article, Liz Blakeway, Executive Director for L2T and SFAS, shares her thoughts on how food security and agriculture are discussed in this election. The issue of food security is front and center for a lot of folks in 2024, including our Shuswap provincial election candidates. In fact, a 2023 BC study shows the responsibility for food systems is shifting…
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28Aug 2024 by admin
Support for Okanagan Tree Fruit Growers

Support for Okanagan Tree Fruit Growers

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In light of the recent BC Tree Fruits Cooperative closure, we want to extend our heartfelt sympathy and support to our local Okanagan tree fruit growers. We have gathered some resources from our network partners to help you or any orchardists you may know through this challenging time. Below, you will find information on employment, gleaning, storage, and distribution opportunities. Please don't hesitate to reach out to these organizations for assistance. We’re here for you too! Let us know if you have any questions or ideas for how we can help during this time. Also please share these resources with anyone who might benefit.For those interested in learning more about the recent BC Tree Fruits closure and updates here are some articles: Penticton Western News - July 26, 2024 Castanet - Jul 31, 2024…
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