So much of the work in advancing local food policy is about relationships, partnerships, and collaborations across multiple sectors. A critical first step is to begin to reach out to people and develop relationships. Is there a community dietitian in your local health authority who can help connect you? Is there a food policy council you can get involved in? Find your entry point. That work can feel long and slow but it is building the foundation of relationships which is what this work ultimately comes down to.
-Brent Mansfield, Director, BC Food Systems Network
Archive for year: 2016
“Downtown at the Market” Feasibility Study Public Open House
Kamloops and the surrounding region have a long history of ranching, agriculture, and indigenous
food systems, as well as developing innovative approaches for food and agriculture in urban and
rural areas. One such idea is an all year round indoor food market called “Downtown at the Market”.
WHEN
Wednesday, 13 April 2016 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM (PST)
WHERE
Terra Restaurant, 326 Victoria St., Kamloops.
This
presentation focuses on the ingredients that create a healthy environment for a backyard orchard – soil management, water use, tree and small fruit nutrition and organic tree fruit management. Tamara will also discuss management of specific pathogens and pests of berry crops and tree fruits.
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This document highlights the activities of the Kamloops Food Bank and provides statistics for 2015 (and previous years for comparison)