You're invited to our June farm tour at Tatlo Road Farm, a beautiful 7-acre certified organic farm just south of Crofton! Since 2013, they’ve been growing a diverse range of veggies using regenerative, agro-ecological practices.

Come explore the fields, meet the farmers, and learn more about how food is grown sustainably on Vancouver Island.

A word from Tatlo: "As the tour will meander through our growing fields, we will be taking appropriate bio-security measures to prevent the spread of soil borne diseases both into and out of our farm.  Disposable bootcovers will be available, as will a bleach bath for cleaning footwear if preferred.  We do ask folks to also consider what might be on their clothes if they are coming straight from working on their farm.  Thanks!"

You're invited to our first farm tour of the season at Alderlea Farm!

“Alderlea is where passion meets purpose, where the art of sustainable farming and the love of nature intertwine. With utmost pride, we aim to provide high-quality, locally-sourced food that not only feeds our community but also nourishes the earth and all its creatures. Our farm-to-table restaurant and seasonal harvest box celebrate the essence of fresh, straight-from-the-field produce.

We believe that every aspect of our farm is interconnected and alive, and we strive to cultivate a harmonious relationship with the land. That's why we employ biodynamic practices, which involve working with the natural rhythms of the earth and the cosmos to nourish the soil, plants, and animals that call our farm home.”

Please RSVP to secretary@cowichanagriculturalsociety.org if you are able to join - members and those interested in learning more about CAS or becoming a member are welcome to join.

We hope to see you there!

Join us for our general meeting at which we will have an engaging session on water challenges and their impact on our local agricultural community. We’ve invited farmers who serve on the First Collaborative Community Advisory Table (CCAT) in BC, an advisory group to the Government-to-Government (G2G) Table that is leading the development of the Koksilah Water Sustainability Plan (WSP). The WSP will be a legal document, developed under the Water Sustainability Act, that enables the co-development of new provincial regulations—including those that can change how water is allocated and managed for agriculture—to address local water conflicts and support ecosystem health. This meeting is a great opportunity for members to ask questions, share concerns about water, and learn more about the Koksilah Watershed Plan.

Current and prospective members are welcome to attend the AGM on February 12, 2025.

CAS x Cow-op x VIU Agriculture present a panel on Agricultural Recycling. Bring your questions and ideas for how we can divert agricultural plastics from the waste stream.

CAS members are welcome to attend this fall general meeting with guest Alistair MacGregor at the CAS Hall (5855 Clements Street). The agenda will be sent out on October 9.

Citrus Shack grows unique trees on Vancouver Island! Many types of citrus plants. Washington navel orange, Sudachi hybrid yuzu, Meyer lemon, improved Meyer lemon, Ponderosa lemon, Persian lime, key lime, Bearss lime, Australian finger lime, calamodin, cocktail grapefruit, mandarinquat, Kishu mandarin, Poncirus trifoliata (hardy orange), Satsuma mandarin, and clementine mandarin. Citrus Shack also offers many types of olives, grapes, haskap, blueberry, kiwi berry, pineapple guava, Evans cherry, black bamboo, Chilean guava berry, and Passiflora edulis passion fruit. These trees are propagated and grafted right here on Vancouver island on the farm.

Join us for a work party at the CAS Hall - a clean up of the inside and outside.

5855 Clements St. in Duncan

“Root Bound Sustainability Co. started in 2020 with the goal to be more than just a small organic farm. In our beginning years we are operating a small scale mixed regenerative farm, compost and soil production, waste recovery programs as well as offer consulting to local growers and businesses.

We aspire to continue to grow our farm and to increase our impact on the local community in which we serve. We will always continue to challenge expectations and assumptions by constantly paying attention to every detail to maximize sustainability in everything we do.

Producing healthy food with ecological and natural systems is not our only goal to be a part of a sustainable future, but to provide accessibility to our local community to be more sustainable as well.” - https://rootboundsc.ca/

Free Event at Keating Farm - Organized in Partnership with the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association

Presentations by: Julia Smith, Julia Rylands, Tristan Banwell, & Everett Nixon

Fundamentals of Small-Scale Pig Production

Nutrition and Feeding Basics

~ Coffee Break ~

Planning for a Successful Breeding Program

~ Lunch Break and Networking ~

Integrating Pigs into a Rotational Grazing System

Farm Tour and Demo Stations

Registration required - please email cowichanagriculturalsociety@gmail.com

• Free child care on site

• Coffee break provided by Top Shelf Feeds

• Lunch available for purchase

Morning Activities: Funding for the Knowledge and Technology Transfer program is provided by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

Afternoon Activities: This event was funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.

Please join us on January 14 from 1-2:30PM for "Seasons of Stress" - a presentation by Wendy Bennett from AgSafe BC. This presentation will be helpful for anyone involved in agriculture. (Family and friends of farmers are also welcome.)

Wendy will provide information on how to recognize signs of stress and what resources are available.

This is a free event and there is no need to register.

The CAS Hall is located at 5855 Clements St. in Duncan.

We hope to see you there.

Join us for a membership-led discussion on rat management. We will discuss the new regulations and share management strategies. This will be followed by an official CAS membership meeting. Current and prospective members are welcome.

Located at 8721 Northshore Rd, Lake Cowichan

Hi, I’m Frank Schultz, the owner operator of Rimwood Farm. For the last five

years I have been working hard to build a reliable food source in the Lake

Cowichan area for our community. Specializing in vegetables and melons, my

production systems use organic and permaculture practices to provide the

highest quality vegetables in a sustainable manner. All vegetables are handled

with care, following CFSA guidelines in a specialized post-harvest facility.

Quality and consistency are the top production objectives. My goal in years to

come is to transition into a full time farmer, and be in a position to reach out

to the whole community with healthy local food.

Frank Schultz

Please join us for a tour at Promise Valley Farm and Creamery, located at 7088 Richards Trail.

photo credit https://www.promisevalleyfarm.ca/

Please join us for the June Farm Tour of South Island Saskatoons, located at 1245 Fisher road in Cobble Hill.

Photo credit: Sharon Vanhouwe

Annual General Meeting + Pub