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We connect, collaborate and engage to foster resilient, sustainable, equitable food systems in BC

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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 5h
We hope to see you at Bold Flavours: A Radicchio Pop-up event on Tuesday, Oct 20th at Burdock & Co. This year’s chef lineup includes Andrea Carlson, Josh Blumenthal, Adina Guest, Margaux Herder, Akira Kishimoto, Kensa Ku and Tushar Tondvalkar. Buy your tickets www.eventbrite.ca/e/bold-flavo...
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Get tickets to our Win our Windfall Raffle and experience a luxurious 2-night stay at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, in a Deluxe Harbor View Guest Room with a $250 Dining Credit for H Tasting Lounge. Final sales deadline: Monday, November 23 at 11:59 p.m. farmfolkcityfolk.rafflenexus.com/a/sm
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We are sharing a look at our journey behind Vancouver Island Feast of Fields and one of the many ways Modo supported us along the way. New to Modo? Get $50 in free driving credits when you join. Use the code FEAST50. Thank you to Modo, for helping us stay on track!💚
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Enter our Win Our Windfall Raffle for a chance to win two nights’ accommodation at the Prestige destination of your choice, with 14 locations across BC to choose from. Get your tickets and explore all the prizes: farmfolkcityfolk.rafflenexus.com/a/sm Deadline: Monday, November 23 at 11:59 p.m
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
We are looking for volunteers for Feast of Fields 2026 🧡 Get involved and help us celebrate B.C.'s local food community! By volunteering, you help fund FarmFolk CityFolk’s work to grow strong local food systems across B.C. Join us: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/volunteer Photo credit Finlay Burrage
Volunteer at Feast of Fields
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🌱 What's growing at our Lower Mainland Seed Hub? From seed breeding and variety trials to citizen science, read our blog to discover how this work helps strengthen BC's seed security and supports growers across the province. farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2026/07/what...
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Ready to boost soil health in your orchard?🌱🍎 Join us on July 29 for a virtual field day at Little Dog Farm to see how cover crops are rebuilding soil, cycling nutrients, and building drought resilience. Plus, live Q&A with the experts! Register at www.eventbrite.ca/e/cover-crop...
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🌈 Happy Pride Month! This month and throughout the year, we celebrate the queer farmers and growers who are helping nourish communities across British Columbia. Looking for a way to support queer farmers and makers? Join the Queer & Trans Farmers Market on August 22, 2026, in Victoria!
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
This year, more than 145 Farmers' Markets are welcoming visitors across BC, making it easier than ever for you to shop local, support small businesses, and experience the diversity of BC agriculture. farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2026/06/farm... Photo by Kamloops Farmers' Market & Johann Vincent
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Buy a Spring 50/50 Raffle ticket for a chance to win big while supporting local food systems at the same time. Half the jackpot goes to one winner, and the other half fuels our work strengthening sustainable agriculture across BC. 🔗 farmfolkcityfolk.rafflenexus.com/a/sm ⏳ Raffle closing on June 17
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Want to eat well this season while directly supporting a local farm? 🥬🥕 Explore our BC CSA Map to find a CSA near you and connect directly with farms across the province. Many CSAs across the province still have shares available! farmfolkcityfolk.ca/strengthenin...
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
We need volunteers for Feast of Fields 2026 💚 Volunteer with us and help bring one of B.C.’s most delicious events to life! Spend the day outdoors, meet great people and taste incredible bites and sips from B.C. chefs and makers. 🥂 Join us: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/volunteer Photo credit Thelma Gill
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Early Bird tickets are on sale for Feast of Fields! Feast of Fields showcases the best of BC’s local food and drink while supporting our work to grow sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems across the province. Get your tickets: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/feast Photo 2 by Thelma Gill
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
We are hiring two summer positions through the Canada Summer Jobs Program: 🌱 Event Coordinator 📱 Digital Marketing Coordinator Join us in supporting local food events, digital storytelling, and community engagement. Metro Vancouver-based Applications close May 13: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/hiring
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Find us this weekend at the Hazelton Seedy Saturday hosted by The Learning Shop. Find locally adapted seeds, plant starts, and more! 🗓 Saturday, April 18 | 11 am - 2:30 pm 📍 Coast Mountain College Hazelton 🌱 Find all of the BC Seedy Saturday and Sunday events: www.farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedysat
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
We’re excited to welcome a new addition to the Mobile Seed Cleaning Trailer Tour! Meet Hazelnut, our newest Seed Cleaning Technician 🐿️ Hazelnut is here to sort, clean, and... occasionally relocate seeds across BC. Our human team will be closely supervising seed quantities😄
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Our April Harvest Newsletter will give you something to smile about 😃 Subscribe to our monthly newsletterto to learn about exciting opportunities, workshops, events, stories and more! Sign up today: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/newsletter
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Find Jo, our Northern Seed Security Program Coordinator, at the Terrace Seedy Saturday this weekend. 🗓 Saturday, February 28 | 11:00 am - 2:30 pm 📍101-2812 Hall Street, Terrace, BC, Canada 🌱 Find all of the upcoming BC Seedy Saturday and Sunday events: www.farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedysat
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Join our 2026 Citizen Seed Trial! 📅 Sign up by February 25th if you want your seeds early. Final deadline to register is March 20th. Learn more and register at farmfolkcityfolk.ca/cst
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Citizen Seed Trial - FarmFolk CityFolk
Our Citizen Seed Trial (CST) is a public, science program that engages gardeners and passionate growers in the process of seed saving and breeding.
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
We are heading to the Victoria Seedy Saturday this weekend 🌱 Come visit us on Saturday, February 14, from 11 am to 4 pm at Crystal Garden. Looking for a Seedy Saturday or Sunday near you? Explore upcoming events across BC: www.farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedysat
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Building on our Seed Mentorship Program, we are excited to launch new mentorship opportunities for farmers for the 2026 growing season 🧑‍🌾 Learn more and apply: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/bc-seed-secu...
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BC Seed Mentorship Program - FarmFolk CityFolk
Through phone, email, and in-person correspondence, mentors help guide new seed growers through the season, sharing their experience and insight.
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
We are hiring an Executive Director. We are looking for a collaborative, values-driven leader to guide our work strengthening sustainable and equitable food systems across BC. For full position details, visit farmfolkcityfolk.ca/hiring
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Calling all tomato lovers, you are not going to want to miss this year's Citizen Seed Trial 🍅 For this year's tomato trials, choose from 3 beautiful and delicious varieties that were bred by Karen Olivier 🌱 Learn more and register at farmfolkcityfolk.ca/cst
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended our panel, Cover Cropping: Then and Now, at the Lower Mainland Horticultural Conference The panel was funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund. Additional funding has been provided by FaRM. Photos by Rhonda Payne
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Our February Harvest Newsletter will be arriving in inboxes soon 📩 Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay in the loop on exciting opportunities, workshops, events, stories and more! Sign up today: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/newsletter
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Seedy Saturdays and Sundays are back! These events are the perfect opportunity to get your seed supply in check for the growing season ahead 🌱 Swipe through to see upcoming dates or view our full calendar at farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedysat
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Join our Citizen Seed Trials and be part of a community of growers testing new vegetable varieties 🌱 📅 Sign up by Feb 25 if you want your seeds early. Sign-ups after Feb. 25 will receive their seeds at the end of March. Final deadline to register is March 20th. Register: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/cst
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Citizen Seed Trial - FarmFolk CityFolk
Our Citizen Seed Trial (CST) is a public, science program that engages gardeners and passionate growers in the process of seed saving and breeding.
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Have you applied for our Communications & Outreach Specialist role? In this role, you would be working across digital content, community partnerships and supporting our events like Feast of Fields 🌱 For the full details and how to apply, visit: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/hiring
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
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Beyond the Bin: Understanding the Field Crop Seed System
Bin-run seed is an important part of most farms, but there's a lot more to the story of where our field crop seed comes from.
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
We are excited to be hosting a panel at the Islands Agriculture show on January 30th, focused on cover cropping. We will be joined by knowledgeable local farmers who will share some of the lessons they have learned from their cover cropping journeys. Learn more about the conference www.iashow.ca
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Islands Agriculture Show
​Islands Agriculture Show
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
We are hiring a Communications & Outreach Specialist ✨ If you are a skilled storyteller passionate about sustainable food systems, experienced in digital content creation, & committed to supporting events & community engagement for FOF, we want to hear from you! Apply: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/hiring
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Have you registered for our free webinar? 🌱📚 If you are running or starting a seed library, come learn ways to grow engagement, encourage seed returns, source and share seeds for the library, and other creative ways to leverage community networks. Register here: form-can.keela.co/grow-your-se...
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Join us on January 24th at the Lower Mainland Horticultural Conference for an informational discussion on cover cropping 🌾 To learn more about the conference and to register, please visit: agricultureshow.net/lower-mainla...
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Join our Team! We are hiring a Communications & Outreach Specialist. If you are passionate about sustainable food systems and enjoy working across digital content, events, and community partnerships, we would love to hear from you. Full details + application info here: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/hiring
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
The Islands Agriculture Show will take place January 30 and 31, 2026, at the Cowichan Exhibition. We are excited to host a panel on cover cropping on January 30th. Learn More: www.iashow.ca The panel is funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund.
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Islands Agriculture Show
​Islands Agriculture Show
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
We wanted to celebrate and give a shout-out to all those who participated in our 2025 BC Seed Mentorship Program 🎉 Read our latest blog post for feedback and insights from our 2025 mentees and mentors: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2026/01/grow...
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Growing Seeds, Sharing Knowledge: 2025 Seed Mentorships - BC Seed Security
We wanted to celebrate and give a shout-out to all those who participated in our 2025 BC Seed Mentorship Program.
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The Lower Mainland Horticultural Conference is a 3-day conference held in conjunction with the Pacific Agriculture Show in Abbotsford. We are excited to be holding a panel on cover cropping that will take place on January 24th. Tickets: agricultureshows.zohobackstage.ca/LowerMainlan...
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Lower Mainland Horticultural Conference
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Last summer marked the beginning of our Mobile Seed Cleaning Tour. In August, we began our journey to the first stops on our Northern Tour. Read the full recap: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2026/01/mobi...
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Mobile Seed Cleaning Tour 2025: Northern Tour - BC Seed Security
Read on to learn more about the places and people we had the pleasure of visiting and cleaning seeds with in the North
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
January is here, and we are looking forward to this year’s growing season. To set yourself up for the season, we have compiled a list of resources to help you get on track for a year of exciting growth 🌱 Read our latest blog post here: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2026/01/plan...
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Planting the Seeds for a Season of Growth - Stories
January is here, and we are looking forward to this year’s growing season. To set yourself up for the season, we have compiled a list of resources to help you get on track for a year of exciting growt...
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Did you know we have a CSA Map with a directory of over 100 local CSAs in BC? 🗺️ Check out our map to find a CSA program near you! Have a CSA program you would like listed on our map? Fill out the submission form on our map 📍 Find our CSA Map here: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/strengthenin...
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Looking for ways to get more people involved with your seed library? In this webinar, we will discuss ideas for engaging gardeners and farmers with checking out and returning seeds. Date: January 28, 2025 | Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Register: form-can.keela.co/grow-your-se...
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Our January Harvest Newsletter will be hatching soon 🐣 Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay in the loop on upcoming events, workshops, stories and more! 🌱 Sign up at farmfolkcityfolk.ca/newsletter
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Have a seed library? 🌱 Join our BC Seed Library Directory to connect with your community and grow local food systems! Help us build a resilient future. Add your library today! 💚 Submit your listing: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seed-libraries
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
🌱 Your support makes it all possible! Without you, we couldn’t reach the community or host programs and events that connect local growers with eaters—helping to build more resilient local food systems. Every contribution helps us continue our mission. Donate today: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/donate
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
In light of the current flooding taking place in BC, this resource from the Government of British Columbia shares emergency information, support programs and mental health and wellness resources for farmers. Please take a moment to review and share: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
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Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries response to flooding
Supports and resources are available to help B.C.'s agriculture producers recover from floods and mudslides.
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
In November, we hosted our Bold Flavours: A Radicchio Pop-up Event at Burdock & Co. It was a night of fresh and local flavours and memorable connections between eaters and producers 🥬✨ For a full recap of the event, including the tasting menu, read our blog post: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2025/12/a-ni...
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A Night of Bold Flavours at Burdock & Co - Stories
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
This Summer in Terrace, community members, growers, and food lovers gathered at Thimbleberry Farm for a vibrant and inspiring afternoon celebrating sustainable agriculture, seed saving, and seasonal plant-based cuisine 🥕🍅🫛 Read the full event recap: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2025/12/no-t...
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No-Till Farm Tour & Plant-Based Culinary Showcase - Stories
This Summer in Terrace, BC, community members, growers, and food lovers gathered at Thimbleberry Farm for a vibrant and inspiring afternoon celebrating sustainable agriculture, seed saving, and season...
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Our biennial BC Seed Gathering wrapped up last month in Harrison Hot Springs, and the excitement from two full days of learning, storytelling, and connection is still with us 🌱 Check out our recap to relive the highlights from this year’s gathering: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2025/12/2025...
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2025 BC Seed Gathering Recap - BC Seeds
Our biennial BC Seed Gathering took place at the end of last month in Harrison Hot Springs, and we are still feeling the energy from two full days of learning, storytelling, and connection. Over 100 p...
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Radicchio thrives in our region, and farmers at Square Root Farm on Vancouver Island are helping more people discover its colour, resilience, and incredible flavour. From the field to your kitchen, these winter greens tell a story of local food at its best. youtu.be/rWC1G9SnpCE
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From Field to Plate: Growing Radicchio at Square Root Farm
YouTube video by FarmFolk CityFolk
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FarmFolk CityFolk @farmfolkcityfolk.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Today is #ThankYouThursday 💚 We want to share our gratitude with everyone who has been part of FFCF over the past 32 years - founders, board members, staff, volunteers, farmers, chefs, seed growers & community members who believe in local food. We are grateful to have you with us on this journey.
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