Working with farm and city communities to cultivate a local, sustainable food system. FarmFolk/CityFolk's work has helped put food and agriculture on many agendas, including those of the general public, media, government, and other NGOs. Because the issue of food is so closely tied to our environment, health, social justice, and economy, FarmFolk/CityFolk's work has covered many avenues. After 10 years and many successes, FarmFolk/CityFolk is focusing on 3 programs: Protecting our foodlands; supporting our farmers and food producers; and connecting farm and city folks to educate, celebrate, and communicate with local food communities. It is the connection between farm and city, producer and consumer, grower and eater that creates sustainable communities.



We work towards re-localizing our food system. Eating locally all year round means fresher, tastier, more nutritious food. It alleviates environmental impact caused by transporting food over long distances and it spurs local economic growth while conserving farmland through active agricultural use. Eating locally builds community and allows people to know how and where their food is grown. Increasing the amount of local farming also increases our level of food security and the capacity to feed ourselves. Our "Bringing Food Home" project is all about re-localizing our food systems in southwestern BC.