By Louis Belcourt, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
Sara Stewart, a local produce farmer on Cortes Island, has been running her market garden called Wildflower Produce for years, but recently, with unpredictable weather patterns, she says she could be in for a difficult year.
“During last year’s heat wave, the cherries literally cooked on the tree,” Stewart said.
Continue reading Local farmer works to provide local crops despite challenging climate in recent years
In the second of a series of programs about his running for Regional Director of Cortes Island, Mark Vonesch talks about growing up on a farm and what his rural background could mean when it comes to representing Cortes on the Strathcona Regional District Board.
His family operated a dairy farm, with 50 cows, outside Olds, Alberta. Mark is the oldest of six children, which he jokes may have been a strategic move by his parents to have more help on the farm!
Continue reading Mark Vonesch 2: Supporting Cortes Island farmers
Tamara McPhail was wearing her paramedic’s uniform, when she met with Cortes Currents over ZOOM. She was on call and the phone could ring at any moment.
Continue reading Spring update from Linnaea Farm
By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
Blue Jay Lake Farm has been welcoming newcomers to Cortes Island for more than 30 years. The farm seeks workers through the international Worldwide Opportunities On Organic Farms (WWOOF) program, previously known as “Willing Workers On Organic Farms.” Up to 25 “Woofers” per year spend time on the farm.
Continue reading Blue Jay Lake Farm welcomes newcomers to rural life and helps address local housing shortageClick here for ‘Spring update from Linnaea Farm’
By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
For more than 40 years, Cortes Islanders have been relying on Linnaea Farm for organic, seasonal produce, along with beef, lamb and chickens. The 316 acre charitable land trust is overseen by the Linnaea Farm Society and includes a group of stewards who live on the property.
Continue reading Cortes Island farm finds new ways to get goods to market
