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New digs for Kootenay Co-op
Nelson's Kootenay Co-op has been operating on Kootenay and Baker Streets for more than 20 years, but they will soon be relocating to a new facility where Extra Foods has been situated.
Meet the new farmer at Nelson Urban Acres
Nelson Urban Acres is under new management, as Jasmin Coffey takes the reins. The business will continue to strive to provide fresh, local, organic produce for Nelson.
Kootenay cattle conditions
Cattle producers in the Kootenays are optimistic about the future of the cattle industry in B.C. but they are also concerned that the price of beef on grocery store shelves will go up and consumers will buy less of it.
Eat, learn, garden
If you’re looking for advice on organic gardening, you won’t find a better source than the folks at Tesla Springs Farm. Bent Haagerup runs this farming operation with his wife, Gunilla, and son Jens.
An aid for local meat producers
Plans to construct a mobile abattoir unit in the Boundary region have finally come to fruition. The Grand Forks and Boundary Regional Agricultural Society have secured approximately $420,000 in funds for the project.
Mad dogs and Englishmen—and a farm?
Mad Dog Farm produces Kootenay Mountain Grown-certified produce and owners Nette and Jeremy Lack are strong supporters of the Kootenay Local Agricultural Society.
Tea anyone?
Purcell Organics sells signature organic teas in the Kootenays and farms organic produce as well.
Business at Creekside Blueberries grows ever sweeter
Linda and Bob Southwick have a growing u-pick business with Creekside Blueberries in Christina Lake, B.C.
Fruitful endeavours
Now, not only can you purchase delicious cherries at Cherrybrook Farms, you can also find a selection of other locally produced goods.
Mountain-grown success
Nature's playground around Golden, B.C., drew the Tetraults to the area, and they have woven themselves into the business community with the success of Mountainside Gardens, their landscaping business and greenhouse operation.