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Seed Donations for Seed Library
Richmond has it’s very own Seed Library! The Food Security Soceity has started a Seed Library which will make its debut at Richmond’s Seedy Saturday on March 3rd. Erika has done a great job with this project, that was also her idea. We have several beautiful boxes made to store seeds but we need to fill them. Please, take some time to sort through the seeds you have either bought or saved and donate your surplus. We also take donations for those flowers, fruits and vegetables that looked good on the package, but just...
read moreECE Training – Children, Bees, Butterflies & Boots
Vancouver Community College Continuing Studies Early Childhood Education Program in partnership with The Richmond Schoolyard Society OFFERS A NEW AND INNOVATIVE SERIES OF FOUR WORKSHOPS As an early childhood educator are you interested in: The possibilities that intriguing, creative outdoor play provides for young children? Discussing ways to connect children with food they can grow? Play that supports a strong Image of the Child? Issues such as child obesity, nature deficit disorder, and caring for our planet? IF SO, DON’T MISS...
read moreFarm to Cafeteria Conference – Volunteers Needed
Farm to Cafeteria is provincial conference that is taking place in Richmond March 9-10. The idea is to connect institutions like schools, hospitals, nursing homes, anywhere that there is institutional buying with local farms and local food. The conference is taking place in Terra Nova on March 9 and at Richmond City Hall on March 10th. Tickets are $100+ Another way that you can participate is to volunteer your time. If you are able to donate 3 hours of time, you can get in to the Meet & Greet on Friday night for free. If you can...
read moreJob Posting: Coordinator, Richmond Food Security Society
Do you enjoy working in the community and breaking new ground in the food security field? The Richmond Food Security Society is looking for you! Richmond is home to a vibrant food security community, which includes food activists, young farmers, health workers, community developers, and citizenry of all walks of life. The Food Security Society consists of a network of organizations and individuals working towards a more resilient community. The ideal candidate: Feels passionately about food issues in Richmond and has previous...
read moreMeeting Minutes- January 19, 2012
Richmond Food Security Society – Action Team minutes January 19, 2012 In Attendance: Arzeena Hamir, Erika Simms, Gretchen Frazer, Minoo Javadi, Debbie Brow, Anne Swann, Rani Wangsawidjaya, Karin Whittaker, Sue Burford, De Whalen, Alex Nixon, Deneanne Quamme, Additions to agenda: CFUW report, Grow project, Sustainable contest, Report from De- San Francisco, Conference March 9/10 Update from Cherry Lane Farm from previous minutes- Arzeena contacted Vera and they were not concerned enough with the new development in the area to...
read morePort’s hunger for farmland a ‘declaration of war’
Metro Vancouver politicians are up in arms after Port Metro Vancouver CEO Robin Silvester told them more Agricultural Land Reserve farmland should be sacrificed to make way for more port expansion and the jobs that will bring. Silvester made the presentation Thursday at a special strategy session of the Metro board in Chilliwack, where he described the ALR as emotionally but not economically important to the region and said more must be done to ensure land is available for industry. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said it’s clear Port...
read moreThe Family That Eats together, stays together
Touchstone will be offering four cooking classes from local chefs at the Garratt Wellness Centre. The fee is $15, with proceeds going to the Front Porch Project. Parcticipating chefs are Ian Lai on Feb. 10, Kevin Turner on Feb. 20, Ken Iaci on Feb. 21 and Daryle Nagata on Feb. 23. The Eating Together Kick-Off Breakfast takes place at Thompson Community Centre on Sunday, Feb. 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The pancake breakfast will be served by the Richmond Fire Fighters. Chef Ian Lai will lead a class in the basics of making yeast and...
read more10 misleading food product labels in Canada
Marketplace investigation reveals dubious health and nutrition claims A number of companies tout the supposed health benefits of their food products but the claims don’t resonate with nutrition and medical experts, a CBC Marketplace investigation has revealed. Package labelling often promotes “all-natural” ingredients or the presence of valuable nutrients and minerals. Alternatively, companies often focus on the absence of preservatives and substances linked to serious illnesses and diseases. Others suggest consumers will...
read moreRichmond Seedy Saturday
Join us for the 4th annual Seedy Saturday. Lots of seed to purchase and to swap as well sales of fruit trees and gardening supplies. Clear out your seed stash and start the year fresh! Local seeds, fruit trees, honey, bee supplies and more are on sale with plenty to trade and/or for free. A free seed bomb making workshop for kids (young and old). For table information, please contact us Proceeds from table fees go to support the Shenanigans Youth Garden at Garratt Wellness Center Some of the Vendors Include: Blessed Bee Farm Tatiana’s...
read moreLeasing Land in Richmond & Delta – Talk with Bill Zylmans
Bill Zylmans is a second generation Richmond farmer and owner of W & A Farms, one of the largest seed potato farms in western Canada. The Zylmans family has been farming in Richmond since they moved from Holland in 1948. His farm stand, at the corner of Westminster Hwy & No. 8 Rd is one of the most succesful in Richmond. Apart from potatoes, Bill also sells strawberries, pumpkins and a whole variety of mixed vegetables. Bill rents a large number of parcels from both private owners and the City and has extensive experience in...
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