Summary

As climate impacts like drought, wildfires, floods, and landslides ravage food producing areas like California and the Fraser Valley, the need for strong, sustainable local food systems becomes increasingly important. EcoSociety’s Nelson Farmers’ markets contribute to our vibrant local economy while investing in the resiliency of our communities.

Campaigns

Our Farmers’ Markets

Connecting local farmers, artisans, and producers within 150 km of Nelson to local residents, our Nelson farmers’ markets are building greater food resiliency in the West Kootenays while lowering carbon pollution from food transportation and boosting the local economy.

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Our Work During Covid-19

BC’s current forest policy and regulatory regime are insufficient to maintain healthy, sustainable forested ecosystems, particularly in the face of climate change and the need to manage for ecosystem resilience. We need a moratorium on logging old growth forests now!

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Food Sustainability News