ABOUT THE VENDORS
Farmship Growers Co-operative and Growing Opportunities Farm Community Co-op
Farmship Growers Co-operative in partnership with Growing Opportunities Farm Community Co-op is the founding vendor of the VIU Farmers' Market. Located 22 kilometres south of town, at 13110 Doole Road in Yellow Point, these sister co-operatives are making big headway for the local food movement. Growing Opportunities is a non-profit organization that provides a space for individuals, regardless of circumstance, to learn the skills and experience farming in a co-operative manner. Growing Opportunities is a member of Farmship Growers Co-op, which is a for-profit venture that seeks to address food security issues in our community and encourage a resilient local economy by growing ethical, healthy, and organic produce. Together these cooperatives are providing access and education in local agriculture and farming.
For more information, visit them online: Farmship Growers Co-operative and Growing Opportunities Community Co-op
Farmship Growers Co-operative in partnership with Growing Opportunities Farm Community Co-op is the founding vendor of the VIU Farmers' Market. Located 22 kilometres south of town, at 13110 Doole Road in Yellow Point, these sister co-operatives are making big headway for the local food movement. Growing Opportunities is a non-profit organization that provides a space for individuals, regardless of circumstance, to learn the skills and experience farming in a co-operative manner. Growing Opportunities is a member of Farmship Growers Co-op, which is a for-profit venture that seeks to address food security issues in our community and encourage a resilient local economy by growing ethical, healthy, and organic produce. Together these cooperatives are providing access and education in local agriculture and farming.
For more information, visit them online: Farmship Growers Co-operative and Growing Opportunities Community Co-op