This co-op has a long and rich history in the South Cariboo region of British Columbia and was incorporated in 2006 to protect the agricultural and ecological integrity of a vital lakeshore acreage. Its goal has been to develop local farming capacity and agricultural resources, together with cultivating an ethical and high quality organic food supply.
The co-op has close ties to the local community through its Bird and Botany walk, Family Farm Day, the South Cariboo Farmers Market and the new Forest Floor Project providing residents of all ages the chance to connect with the natural environment and participate in sustainable farming and environmental stewardship. A new root cellar is in the works with thanks to the United Way of BC.
Rob Diether, founding member and board chair, shares the story of this unique co-op and the outlawed “Cariboo potato.” Have a listen.
