2014 comox valley growers guide
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Fresh Food & Local Products from the Comox ValleyTRANSCRIPT
2014 T A S T E T H E
Get It Fresh - Discover Weekly Farmers' Markets - Page 6Buy Direct From The Farms - Explore The Bounty of The Region - Pages 24 & 25
Availability Chart • Farm Tours & Maps • Culinary Events Calendar
Fresh Food & Local Productsfrom the Comox Valley
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250.331.0748Mon-Fri 7am-5pm
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Outdoor Living hasNever Been Easier!
Why buy direct from the farmer?• TASTE THE DIFFERENCE At farm market stands and markets, most local produce has
been picked inside of 24 hours. It comes to you ripe, fresh and with its full flavour. Close to home foods are grown for taste rather than to withstand the abuse of shipping or industrial harvest.
• KNOW WHAT YOU’RE EATING Get to know the growers who produce the food you serve to your family, friends and customers, and learn how they grow their product and run their farms.
• UNDERSTAND THE SEASONS OF EATING When you eat locally, you eat what’s in season. When you eat what is in season, you support the local producers and economy year round, while avoiding energy consumption required for shipping of food products from other regions and countries.
• DISCOVER THE COMOX VALLEY’S BOUNTY Visiting farms and markets is a way to be a tourist in your own town. Check out the three tours on pages 26, 27 & 28
• BE HEALTHY Eating more fresh food at its nutritional peak just makes sense.
How to use this Guide:Listings with the Farmers head icon are at the Farmers’ Market.
P 11—43 All farms and producers who offer u-pick, tours, market stands, and buy-direct products are listed with their business details including products, services, and hours of operation. The numbers beside each listing correspond to their location as indicated on the maps.
P 26—28 Looking for a rural adventure while you grocery shop? Sub-region farm driving tours can be found on pages 26-28 showing the location of farms, producers, agricultural attractions and market stands.
P 30 A seasonal Availability Chart can be found on page 30 to help you plan your shopping and meals.
Growers GuideC O M OX VA L L E Y
The Comox Valley Growers Guide is a joint venture between the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market and Comox
Valley Farmers Institute, with support provided by Comox Valley Economic Development, Ministry of Agriculture
and the Comox Valley Echo.
Advertising inquiries for the Growers Guide should be directed to the
Comox Valley Echo, (250) 334-4722 or [email protected]
For further developments on the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market Centre
including information about the capital campaign visit
www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com or on Facebook.com/Comox Valley
Farmers’ Market - Growing a Legacy.
Want to Expand Your Agribusiness or Invest in
Agriculture? Contact Comox Valley Economic Development, 1-877-848-2427 or
T A S T E T H E
Farmer’s Institute
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About this
Guide
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POULTRY/EGGS
2 Amara Farm 4 Ash Berry Farm 13 Celiam Acres 16 Cottage Farm 17 D.K.T. Farm 23 Fir Ridge Farm 26 Gya Glyn Farm 27 Halstead Farm 29 Hazel’s Creek Farm 30 Hazelmere Farms 34 Ironwood Farm 46 Paradise Meadows Poultry 49 Rankeillour Farm 52 Rusty Gate Meadows 56 Seeds Food Market 58 Shamrock Farm 61 Stone Croft Farm 62 Stoney Bog Farm 63 Tannadice Farms Ltd. 66 Victorian Acres Farm 69 Windhover Farm
MEAT
4 Ash Berry Farm 7 Beaver Meadow Farms / Natural
Pastures Cheese & Beef 12 Cedar Meadow Ranch 13 Celiam Acres 16 Cottage Farm 17 D.K.T. Farm 22 Finlay Creek Farm 23 Fir Ridge Farm 24 Glen Alwin Farm 25 Gunter Bros. Meat Co. Ltd. 26 Gya Glyn Farm 27 Halstead Farm 31 Holmefarm 35 Island Bison 41 McClintock’s Farm 46 Paradise Meadows Poultry 55 Seaview Game Farm 56 Seeds Food Market 62 Stoney Bog Farm 63 Tannadice Farms Ltd. 66 Victorian Acres Farm 69 Windhover Farm
CHEESE/DAIRY
7 Beaver Meadow Farms / Natural Pastures Cheese & Beef
64 Tree Island Gourmet Yogurt
HORTICULTURE
3 Anderton Nursery 5 Ashprington Farm 16 Cottage Farm 22 Finlay Creek Farm 28 Happy Hound Hydrangea & Produce
Farm 33 Innisfree Farm 34 Ironwood Farm 36 Island Dahlias 38 Kate’s Flowers 44 Nature’s Way Farm 45 Outback Nursery 50 River Meadow Nursery & Turf 58 Shamrock Farm 65 Valley Succulents 67 Watrin Orchard/Garlic Ranch/
Angelina’s Gourmet 68 Weinberg’s Good Food
FRUIT
5 Ashprington Farm 8 Bee Happy Farm 9 Berry Best Farm 13 Celiam Acres 14 Circle K Blueberry Ranch 16 Cottage Farm 26 Gya Glyn Farm 28 Happy Hound Hydrangea & Produce
Farm 29 Hazel’s Creek Farm 30 Hazelmere Farms 33 Innisfree Farm 34 Ironwood Farm 41 McClintock’s Farm 42 McGinnis Berry Crops Ltd. 44 Nature’s Way Farm 47 Pattison Farms 48 Pressing Matter 51 Ross Mountain Farm 53 Scrumpy’s Apple Press 56 Seeds Food Market 58 Shamrock Farm 60 Simply Divine Honey & Herbals 61 Stone Croft Farm 62 Stoney Bog Farm 67 Watrin Orchard/Garlic Ranch/
Angelina’s Gourmet 69 Windhover Farm
BAKING
1 Alderlane Farmhouse Bakery 17 D.K.T. Farm 37 Just Like Mom’s Homemade Baking 39 Little Orca Bakery
VEGETABLES
2 Amara Farm 4 Ash Berry Farm 9 Berry Best Farm 13 Celiam Acres 16 Cottage Farm 17 D.K.T. Farm 18 Devonshire Farm 19 Eatmore Sprouts & Greens Ltd. 22 Finlay Creek Farm 23 Fir Ridge Farm 26 Gya Glyn Farm 27 Halstead Farm 28 Happy Hound Hydrangea & Produce
Farm 29 Hazel’s Creek Farm 30 Hazelmere Farms 33 Innisfree Farm 34 Ironwood Farm 41 McClintock’s Farm 44 Nature’s Way Farm 47 Pattison Farms 51 Ross Mountain Farm 54 Seal Bay Farm 55 Seaview Game Farm 56 Seeds Food Market 58 Shamrock Farm 59 Sieffert Farm Market (Lazo & Tyee
Farm Ltd.) 61 Stone Croft Farm 62 Stoney Bog Farm 67 Watrin Orchard/Garlic Ranch/
Angelina’s Gourmet 68 Weinberg’s Good Food 69 Windhover Farm
WINE
6 Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery 11 Blue Moon Estate Winery, Ciderworx
and Kitchen 15 Coastal Black Estate Winery 32 Hornby Island Estate Winery
SEAFOOD
20 Estevan Tuna Corp. 21 Fanny Bay Oysters Seafood Shop 40 Macs Oysters
HONEY
8 Bee Happy Farm 10 Big D’s Bees 17 D.K.T. Farm 58 Shamrock Farm 60 Simply Divine Honey & Herbals 67 Watrin Orchard/Garlic Ranch/
Angelina’s Gourmet
HAY/FEED
12 Cedar Meadow Ranch 31 Holmefarm 52 Rusty Gate Meadows 57 Servante Farm 66 Victorian Acres Farm
British ColumbiaCertified Organic
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
2 Amara Farm 7 Beaver Meadow Farms / Natural
Pastures Cheese & Beef 9 Berry Best Farm 14 Circle K Blueberry Ranch 19 Eatmore Sprouts & Greens Ltd. 27 Halstead Farm 30 Hazelmere Farms 34 Ironwood Farm 47 Pattison Farms 51 Ross Mountain Farm 7 Beaver Meadow Farms / Natural
Pastures Cheese & Beef 13 Celiam Acres 16 Cottage Farm 29 Hazel’s Creek Farm 32 Hornby Island Estate Winery 36 Island Dahlias 41 McClintock’s Farm 44 Nature’s Way Farm 49 Rankeillour Farm 51 Ross Mountain Farm 54 Seal Bay Farm 67 Watrin Orchard/Garlic Ranch/
Angelina’s Gourmet
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Product Index T A S T E T H E
Fresh SeafoodAll kinds, All the time!Denman Ferry Landing(Exit 101) Hwy 19
Apr to Sept 9am - 6 pmMar to Oct 10am - 6 pm
Tel: 250-335-1198
Below Buckley Bay Petrocan Station
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Get fresh at the
Comox Valley Farmers Market
Set in a Valley blessed to be home to hundreds of farms, the Comox Valley Farmers Market brings the freshest harvest to you in a fun festive family event, year round. Each week thousands of shoppers come to see what’s fresh from our local farms. And when they do, they are supporting the farmers and producers who make this Valley a recognized culinary destination.
Comox Valley farmers offer a vast harvest of freshly picked vegetables and fruits, bison, beef and lamb, turkey, chicken and pork, as well as sustainably harvested salmon, halibut and tuna, shrimp and prawns. Local processors offer yogurt, gelato and award winning cheeses, beekeepers bring their honey, and there are a number of take home and ready to eat meal offerings, sauces and soups, pies and pastries, and an array of amazing baked goods including artisan breads and gluten free options as well as safe and effective body products from sunscreen to lip balm – all locally made by the folks you’ll meet while you shop.
Look for the Comox Valley Farmers Market logo on the farm listings to see who’s at the market.
The Comox Valley Farmers Market runs 9-12 Saturdays year round; from April until October at the Exhibition grounds, and from late October until April in the Native Son’s Hall. Watch for the Wednesday market July through September in downtown Courtenay. Plus June to September every 3rd Thursday of the month in Comox.
Come for the freshness, stay for the fun!
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T A S T E T H E
250-384-3382
748 Market St., Victoria
1 Alderlane Farmhouse Bakery
Glenn and Sharon Janzen
Phone: 250-337-4004Email: [email protected] Kelland Road, Black Creek, BC Looking for fresh cinnamon buns and buttery croissants? We have them at the Comox Valley Farmers' Market. Everything is created from scratch and our reward for hard work is having customers return weekly for their favorite sweet or savory treat, be it a spinach and feta croissant, almond danish or a sticky cinnamon bun. Our booth also offers bread, Mennonite Sausage & wheat-free granola. Phone Thursday for "Fresh Friday" pick up, or come to market Saturday.
2 Amara FarmArzeena Hamir & Neil Turner
Phone: 250-702-5657Email: [email protected] Kirby Road, Courtenay, BC Our family farm grows garlic, greens, tomatoes, peppers, squash & so much more. Visit us at the farm or at the Farmer's Market. We grow year-round. Sign up for our 20 week vegetable box at www.mervilleorganics.com. Certified Organic in 2013!
Specializing in Garlic with over 10 varieties.
Also home of the Comox Valley Garlic Fest. August 10, 2014, 12pm to 4pm.
Enjoy live music, food & vendors refreshments, sample tastings off the farm's famous jam, garlic braiding workshops, tours and face painting and hay jumping for the kids.
3 Anderton NurseryKarl Opelka & Ellen Presley
Phone: 250-339-4726Website: www.andertonnursery.ca2012 Anderton Rd., Comox, B.C. Large wholesale and retail nursery producing an enormous array of annuals; over 900 varieties of perennials; great selection of pond plants and herbs; and offering a wide selection of trees and shrubs for your garden. Hanging baskets specialists for wholesale, contracts and custom designs. Knowledgeable staff to serve you and help you plan your garden. Home of the Anderton Therapeutic Garden and garden writer Ellen Presley. Open every day from March 1 to November 1.
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Don McRae, M.L.A. (Comox Valley)437 5th Street, Courtenay BC
tel: 250.703.2422 fax:250.703.2425email: [email protected]
www.donmcraemla.bc.ca
Proud to Represent the Comox Valley
The Comox Valley’s culinary scene is serving up some amazing events. Learn about the culture of food and wine, take a farm tour, or enjoy a wide range of culinary feasts. Inspired farmers and food producers have combined forces with farmers’ markets, restaurants, and specialty events to provide everyone with a succulent experience.
Comox Valley Farmers’ MarketSaturdays 9am-12pm Year Round See Page 7 for additional dates
BC Shellfish & Seafood FestivalJune 13 - 22
Alpine Wine Festival & Wine Pairing Dinner
August 8
Comox Valley Farm Cycle TourAugust 9 - 10
Flavour: The North Islands Gourmet Picnic
September 21
Comox Valley Whiskey FestFebruary 2015
Dine Around the Comox ValleyFebruary 18 - March 15, 2015
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Culinary Events
For details and additional events, visit www.discovercomoxvalley.com
DID YOU KNOW:
Out of a total of over 23,000 hectares of agricultural land in the Comox Valley, less than half is actively farmed while other regions of British Columbia utilize 90%, providing excellent investment opportunities in the Comox Valley’s agrifood sector!
Read testimonials from Comox Valley farmers and producers about what makes the Comox Valley the ideal agri-investment region at:
AgrifoodComoxValley.com
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T A S T E T H E
TUES. POCKET MARKET 3-6PM• Local Seasonal Vegetables and
Fruit• Bulk and Preserved Food• Local Farmers CSA Box Pick Up
HARVESTING & GARDENING SERVICES• 100 Fruit Tree Program
volunteers available to help you share your harvest with the community
• Backyard garden sharing program
• Share the Harvest Community Garden
FOOD EDUCATION• Young Cooks, a free food skills
program for youth• Food Skills for Families, a free
Canadian Diabetes Association cooking program
• Community Kitchens, free shared cooking and educational workshops
INCUBATOR KITCHEN• Commercial kitchen rental
with storage space• Advertising and store front for
your products
Lush Valley Food Action Society is a charitable, non-profit community grassroots organization focusing on food security. We support food related projects to educate and empower the people of the Comox Valley towards personal wellness, community health, and environmental stewardship.
What is Lush Valley?
Some of our programs include...
First Insurance is proud to support Lush Valley Food Action Society by sponsoring this placement in the Comox Valley Grower’s Guide. Consider contributing to Lush Valley and support food security in your community.
LUSH: Let Us Share the HarvestT: 250-331-0152 e: [email protected] www.lushvalley.org
250-338-6505
WHEEL ALIGNMENT, BALANCING, BRAKES, TIRES, BATTERIES, TUNE-UPS, COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRS,
LICENSED MECHANIC, CUSTOM WHEELS, TRAILER HITCHES
ALL TIRES ON SALE NOW!
TIRE & AUTO CENTRE
370 PUNTLEDGE RD, COURTENAY
Locally owned and operated for over 35 years
4 Ash Berry FarmDon & Lousia McClellan
Phone: 250-336-8872Email: [email protected]: www.ashberyfarm.ca3210 Royston Road, Courtenay, BC We will no longer be producing strawberries for the public. After a few seasons of rain and a total loss in 2013 we have decided it is best for our family to discontinue the strawberry patch. We will continue to produce chickens, turkeys, pork, garlic and rhubarb.
We have leased some of our farmland to Dave of Three Little Pigs - a farmer specializing in organic pickling cukes and garlic among other things. Please contact Dave at [email protected] to order your pickling cukes. (Ready early August.) We are happy to have Dave on our farm working the land providing fresh produce for the Comox Valley.
Thank you to all our loyal strawberry customers, and well, our apologies too.
5 Ashprington FarmRobin and Diana Woodrow
Phone: 250-218-0142Email: [email protected]: www.ospreystoneandbamboo.com5157 N.Island Hwy., Courtenay, BC, V9J 1N2 Come and discover our unique farm featuring over 12,000 cedar hedging trees of six different species. Watch for our pumpkins in October. Landscape rock, flagstone, stone steppers, stone lanterns, water features, pond plants, ornamental grasses and many varieties of running and clumping bamboo are available all season. We are trying to retire. If you know anyone who wants a 5 acre nursery, landscape supply business phone Robin! Thanks for supporting farm markets!
6 Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery
Mark Timmermans
Phone: 250-338-1357Email: [email protected]: www.beaufortwines.ca5854 Pickering Road, Courtenay Small, friendly, family-run Estate Winery! Proud to be the first in the Comox Valley - one of Canada's top agricultural and culinary destinations. Come taste and purchase our Award-Winning handcrafted wines at our on-site Wine Shop! Enjoy a picnic, with our wine and local products while overlooking the Vineyard and the spectacular Beaufort Mountains! Generally open Fridays and Saturdays, Noon to 4:00 PM, May to August, or sales by appointment. For more information, and to purchase our wines online, please visit our website www.beaufortwines.ca
7 Beaver Meadow Farms / Natural Pastures Cheese
& BeefEdgar Smith, Doug Smith, Phillip Smith
Phone: 250-339-2913Fax: 250-339-4057Email: [email protected]: NaturalPasturesBeef.ca635 McPhee Ave., Courtenay Farm Sale!
Certified Organic grass fed Angus Beef. By the side or whole animal.
www.NaturalPasturesBeef.ca
At the Cheese Factory, 635 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay. Mon-Fri 9-4, Sat at Farmers' Market:
Artisan Cheese, World Champion Comox Brie, Comox Camembert, Garlic Chive Verdebit, Canadian Champion Amsterdammer, Cracked Pepper, Hand carfter Asian Water Buffalo Mozzarella and Bocconcini.
Special Seasonal Cheeses: Courtenay Cheddar, Pacific Pepper, Parmadammer, Fior de Latte, and others.
www.NaturalPastures.com
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Meat Pie Selection.Steak & Kidney- Steak Mushroom in Red wine - Aussie- Beef in GuinnessTourtier'eChicken Curry- Chicken in RaspberryCider- Shepherds Pie- Huge cabbageRolls8" Cornish Pasties .. Salmon in ScallopedPotatoes in cheese sauce.
NONE MEAT EATERS:We o�er
Salmon Pie and Scallop Potato with a kick
Fresh from the oven bigger than quarter pounders SAUSAGE ROLLS. $4.00
Saturday mornings only.......
8 Bee Happy FarmErnie and Marge Thurlborn
Phone: 250-337-5910Email: [email protected] Island Hwy., Black Creek, BC1/2 mile north of Black Creek Store (same side) Pure local fresh unpasteurized honey from berry, fireweed and mountain flower nectar.
Chemical free cosmetic quality capping beeswax.
Novelty beeswax candles. Local fresh pollen.
Bee equipment.
Also for sale; our own non-import local bees for over 7 bee generations.
Raspberries, Seedless Grapes, Tayberries, in season Tayberry plants.
9 Berry Best FarmJane and Dave Aberle
Phone: 250-338-0234Email: [email protected] Coleman Road, Courtenay, BC Growers of high quality organic strawberries, blueberries, raspberries.
We also grow a large variety of organic vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, salad mix, spinach, summer and winter squash, corn, beans, peas, carrots, sunflowers. Our farm stand is open May to October from 10am 5pm. You can also find us at the Wed and Sat Farmers Market
We also sell Okanagan fruit from our stand.
10 Big D's BeesDaniel Ludwig - apiarist
Phone: 250-202-1999Email: [email protected]: www.bigdsbees.com2186 Endall Road, Black Creek, BC Big D's Bees Honey is a family owned and operated commercial Bee Keeping and Honey Distribution Company.
Big D's Bees Honey produces Fireweed Honey, Blackberry, Wildflower, Creamy Honey, Creamy Cinnamon Honey and Creamy Cocoa Honey, which are sold at major grocery chains on Vancouver Island including, Save On Foods and Country Grocer, Edible Island in Courtenay and Healthyway Natural Foods Market in Campbell River. Start-up bee hives and equipment are available in the spring.
Find Big D's Bees Honey at the Comox Valley Farmer's Market every Saturday throughout the year, and the Sidney Street Market on Thursday nights this summer. Honey is also sold directly at the farm all year round. For more info please visit www.bigdsbees.com or check us out on Facebook.
Please call Daniel Ludwig if you have any questions or orders.
EAT LOCAL - EAT HEALTHY - EAT HONEY!
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agrifoodcomoxvalley.com
CIRCLE K BLUEBERRY RANCH4004 Livingston Road, Royston 250.755.9688
CERTIFIED U-PICK
Comox Valley Secures 2015 Island’s Agriculture Show
The Islands Agriculture Show Society (IASS) is pleased to announce that the 2015 Islands Agriculture Show will be held in the Comox Valley February 13-14, 2015. The annual show provides a forum for public education on agricultural products, services, and initiatives as well as an opportunity for farmers on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to network.
While the show has been successfully held in Duncan for the past 3 years, the Central location of the Comox Valley will provide easy access for members of the agricultural community from different areas of the island. The 2015 show will be held at the Florence Filberg Centre and the Native Sons Hall in downtown Courtenay. There are typically about 14 sessions over the two days, as well as information booths, trade show vendors, and food vendors present.
“Holding the Island Agricultural Show here in the Comox Valley is a feather in our cap and testimony to the importance of one of our Valley’s most significant economic sectors.” says Brad Chappell, Board of Directors, Comox Valley Economic Development & Tourism and owner of Heart of the Valley Farms Angus. “It not only showcases the most up-to-date and advancing trends, technology and tools but creates and encourages a platform for sharing best farm and economic practices, which further invigorates potential investment in our growing sector. From my cattle ranching perspective, it is great to see the CVEDS taking the lead to secure the show in partnership with great regional partners who understand the importance and impact that such a show will have on our region, and in its ability to showcase both our progressive agricultural production and our leading edge farmers.”
The IASS along with the Show Manager, Shari Paterson will work with local stakeholders including the Comox Valley Economic Development Society (CVEDS), Comox Valley Exhibition, Comox Valley Farmers’ Market, and the Comox Valley Farmers’ Institute to build on the high level of success achieved in the show’s first three years.
“We are constantly looking at ways to make improvements and find ways of keeping the show fresh and vibrant and one way to do that is to host the show in different regions so that communities can add their local flavour to the show” states Gary Rolston, IASS Board member from the Comox Valley.
For more information on the Islands Agriculture Show, go to www.iashow.ca
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11 Blue Moon Estate Winery, Ciderworx and Kitchen
Marla Limousin & George EhrlerPhone: 250-338-9765Email: [email protected]: www.bluemoonwinery.ca4905 Darcy Road, Courtenay, B.C.Tasting Room and Wine Sales: June 15st until September 15th, 1:00-6:00pm daily. Please check the website for hours outside of the summer season. Blue Moon Winery is a family owned and operated boutique winery and Cidery located on an organic berry farm, 4 minutes from downtown Courtenay. The winery produces small lots of premium award winning tree fruit and berry wines using only organic and sustainably farmed fruit and production practices.
These fine handcraft wines and ciders are dry to off dry and are made in a traditional style. Something quite unique. To name a few, we have crisp apple, spicy blueberry, smooth pears and deep port styled wines.
Blue Moon has a beautiful little tasting room that showcases all of the wines and offers walk in complimentary tastings, seasonal organic fruit, preserves from the farm, and art.
The Winemaker's kitchen has cooking classes, Feasts at the Big Table and special private dining events that cater to your needs.
Join Us!
13 Celiam AcresBill & Joyce Slater
Phone: 250-703-2646Email: [email protected] Baird Road, Courtenay Naturally raised free run and free range cornish hens, ducks, chickens, turkey and geese in season. Naturally grown vegetables, fruit, berries in season. Free range eggs. No hormones, antibiotics, pesticides. At the Farmers' Market on Saturday and Wednesday. NO FARM GATE SALES.
12 Cedar Meadow RanchWayne and Mary Schaad
Phone: 250-337-5784Email: [email protected] Surgenor Rd., Black Creek, BC V9J 1G6 Available year-round: heavy wrapped round bale haylage, 1100+ lbs. Excellent feed for cattle and horses. Limited amount of good quality square baled hay in barn.
Fresh lamb, hormone and antibiotic free, by the side or whole - available September while quantities last.
We also raise registered White Romney breeding stock.
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We Wholesale . . . all over Vancouver Island
We have enthusiastic horticulturalists . . .on staff. Bring a sketch or photo and we will assist you in choosing the plants, trees and shrubs that will make your garden say “WOW!”
We GroW & sell . . .Perennials, Pond Plants, Trees, Shrubs, Hanging Baskets, plus much more!
We Want to inspire You
to Be a Great Gardener!
"GroWers of QualitY plants"
Open 7 Days • 9am-5pm • [email protected] • 339-47262012 Anderton Road, Comox (on the way to the Powell River Ferry)
www.andertonnursery.ca
14 Circle K Blueberry RanchMike and Barb Kay
Phone: 250-755-9688Email: [email protected]: www.circleblueberryranch.weebly.com4004 Livingstone Road, Royston, BC Enjoy picking your own Blueberries at one of the few Certified Organic "U Pick" farms on Vancouver Island. Located in sunny Royston at 4004 Livingstone Rd. Duke, Blue-Crop, Hardi Blue and the popular Toro are available. Please call for Openings and Prices or check us out on Facebook or the web.
15 Coastal Black Estate Winery
Phone: 250-337-8325Email: [email protected]: coastalblack.ca2186 Endall Road, Black Creek, BC Same address as Big D's Bees.
Coastal Black is a Fruit Winery and Meadery that has been open since August 2010. At Coastal Black you will find a refreshing look at modern farming practices, the wine industry and an excellent selection of Fruit Wine and Mead.
Come and visit our tasting room for a sample of our award winning wines. Check our website coastalblack.ca for more information and hours of operation in our tasting room.
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All metal composter, keeps rodents out!The last composter you’ll need to buy!Handbook included!
All metal composter, keeps rodents out!The last composter you’ll need to buy!Handbook included!
Large lid foreasy dumping
Metal screen on thebottom allows worms, microbes and water to transfer; KEEPS RODENTS OUT
Front door slidesout for full access
All metal construction;animals can’t chew through
Ventilationpromotesaerobicdecomposition
Handle with cam latch keeps out raccoons
For More Information
www.Speedibin.com/EchoToll Free 1-888-701-2303 [email protected]
16 Cottage FarmRose Green & Paul Chalmers
Phone: 250-337-2357Email: [email protected] #337, 7575 Gabby Road, Merville, BC We sell naturally raised, hormone and antibiotic free pastured pork and free range eggs. Seasonal vegetables, blueberries, herbs, flowers, and more.
Visit us at the Farmers' Market or at the farm.
17 D.K.T. FarmDan and Maggie Thran
Phone: 250-337-5553Email: [email protected]: www.logcabinandbunkhouse.bc.ca6301 Headquarters Road, Courtenay Farm market open year-round. Sat 9-1. Natural grass fed beef, pork, chicken and eggs. Tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, jams & jellies, pies, bread, honey, local crafts and local in-season veggies. Natural farm grown Thanksgiving turkeys. Log cabin and bunkhouse for on farm accommodation and farm vacations.
18 Devonshire FarmChris & Roberta Shepherd
Phone: 250-334-4552Fax: 250-334-45875147 N. Island Highway, Courtenay We carry a variety of seasonal produce year round. Keep an eye out for Okanagan fruits by the case-lot. Willing to get your hands a little dirty? We have UPICK strawberries, peas, beans and pickling cukes. Our UPICK patches are family friendly, so bring the kids and show them how their food grows. They especially love the strawberry patch. Peas straight out of the pod are a close second. Want the perfect size pickles in your jars? You'll find everything from little gherkins to big bread & butters in our patch -- you decide what to pick. Bring your own buckets or use ours. Never picked before? We'll be happy to give you a little lesson.
Spuds always available in 5, 10, & 50 lb. sacks. Have you tried our sweet corn fresh from the field? You've never had corn until you've had fresh corn.
Our market is open year-round (Summer - 7 days a week, Winter Mon-Sat).
Photo: Robin Rivers/Our Big Earth Media Co.
19 Eatmore Sprouts & Greens Ltd.
Phone: 250-338-4860Fax: 250-334-0216Email: [email protected]: www.eatmoresprouts.com2604 Grieve Road. Courtenay, BC V9J 1S7(Old Island Hwy. heading north) British Columbia Certified Organic PACS #16-084
Eatmore Sprouts & Greens Ltd. grows certified organic sprouts and greens year round for wholesale distribution throughout Western Canada. On less than four acres of land, Eatmore produces upwards of 8,000 pounds of fresh, healthy, organic sprouts every week!
Products Available
Sprouts: Alfalfa, Deli Blend, Garlic Blend, Clover, Broccoli, Mixed Bean Sprouts, Pea Shoots, Sunflower Greens and Micro Greens. Produce: We grow a small selection of salad greens and vegetables available in the summer. Find us on Facebook for daily updates.
Our office hours are from 9:30am-3:30pm 7 days a week. We require 24 hours advance notice for all orders.
Farm Tour: Due to food safety regulations and the wholesale nature of our operations, we do not offer farm tours at this time. Feel free to contact us for more information.
Our farm stand will be opening summer of 2014!
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2604 Grieve Road, Courtenay, BC V9J 1S7Phone: 250.338.4860 | www.eatmoresprouts.com
Organic Sprouts & GreenGrown in the Comox Valley
Year Round!
Find us atthe Farmers’ Market, local
grocery stores & restaurants
20 Estevan Tuna Corp.Bruce & Dianne Devereux
Phone: 250-334-7648Fax: 250-334-2929Email: [email protected]: www.bctuna.comCourtenay, B.C. Bruce and Dianne of the M.V. Estevan offer a full range of Pacific Albacore Tuna products including vacuum packed raw and cold smoked loins, tuna tataki, natural olive oil packed and smoked pop-top tins and tuna antipasto. Rich in protein, selenium and high in Omega-3, the B.C. Ministry of Health recently classed Canadian Albacore Tuna as a low-mercury fish with a 'no limits' consumption designation. Available year-round. To order call 250-334-7648 or visit our website www.bctuna.com
21 Fanny Bay Oysters Seafood Shop
Phone: 250-335-1198Email: [email protected]: www.fannybayoysters.com6856 South Island Highway, Buckley Bay, BC(Denman Ferry Landing - Petro Can Building)Open April - September 9:00am - 6:00pmOctober - March 10:00am - 6:00pm Local Oysters, Clams, Scallops, salmon, shrimp, mussels & prawns in season. Live crab year round. Will bring in exotics on request. From our Kitchen sushi, salad rolls and quiche. Wide variety of smoked salmon, and our world famous smoked oysters. We pack your seafood for safe travel.
22 Finlay Creek FarmOwen Selby & Judy Ryan
Phone: 250-338-9743Email: [email protected] Rennison Road, CourtenayFarm Market Open July till October, Saturdays 11 am. to 3 p.m. Great selection of in season veggies, plants, homegrown beef, handmade soap and crafts and lots more!!! All grown/made right here on Finlay Creek Farm in the Comox Valley. Bulk orders welcome if product available.
23 Fir Ridge FarmJanet, Robert and Shaun Crockett
Phone: 250-338-9046Email: [email protected] Hardy Road, Courtenay, B.C. V9J 1T2 Farm Stand: Free range eggs year round. Early spring spinach, salad greens and rhubarb. Naturally raised broiler chickens and grass fed beef. Plums and apples from the original home orchard. Large unique coloured field grown hellebore plants. Farm, Deer, Dog, Garden - Fencing Services
24 Glen Alwin FarmSmith & Nixon families
Phone: 250 338 3525 or 250 792 0888Email: [email protected]: www.glenalwinfarm.net6126 Island Highway North, Courtenay Glen Alwin Farm is located just north of Tsolum school and was established in 1884. We sell naturally raised beef and lamb which are grass fed and hormone/antibiotic free, and second cut hay and wool. Find us at the Comox Valley Farmers Market in Courtenay on Saturdays: at the Pier Street Market, Campbell River on Sundays, May 5 - Sept 29. Phone for farm sales. Acacia Cottage, a self contained holiday cottage is available by the night or week for your farm vacation.
Photo: Boomer Jerritt
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6200 Ledingham Road, Courtenay 250-334-2960 • 1-888-593-7773 • [email protected]
Gunter Bros. Meat Co. Ltd.• LOCALLY RAISED BEEF, PORK, LAMB & POULTRY
• HOMEMADE SAUSAGES, BACON, HAMS, CURED MEATS
• ALWAYS FRESH, READY FOR THE BBQ OR OVEN!
• CUSTOM MEAT PROCESSING • SIZZLING SAVINGS
A R A R E T R E AT:
Comox Valley Farmers open their gates to cyclists
See the farm-to-fork process firsthand and taste the results!
Comox Valley Farmers are offering up a special treat again this summer. Up to 25 farms and businesses are
opening their gates to cyclists, participating in the Farm Cycle Tour of the beautiful Comox Valley, to give a ‘behind the scenes’ experience in the farm-to-fork process with a chance to meet the farmer, explore the source of the produce and taste some fresh samples of their harvest before it goes to market or the restaurants.
Come rain or shine, the Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour offers three self-guided cycling routes on Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. Farms will open their gates to cyclists from 9a.m. to 4p.m., giving visitors a rare chance to meet local producers and participate in farm tours, demonstrations and farm markets.
“This is our fourth year hosting the Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour,” said Tyler Johns, chair of the Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour and member of the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition. “We will be adding a few new farms for variety, and perhaps adding some musicians and guest chefs at repeat host farms, to add to the experience for riders.”
The three self-guided cycling routes range from 20km up to 50km and include berry to dairy farms, wine tastings to heritage vegetables, sprouts to oysters, and the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market.
SATURDAY AUGUST 9TH, 2014
Back Road Bliss – A moderate cycling itinerary that begins at the Comox Valley Farmers Market and goes northward with visits to a number of interesting farms.
Rural Ramble – This family friendly shorter itinerary also begins at the Comox Valley Farmers Market and visits farms in the Dove Creek area.
SUNDAY AUGUST 10TH, 2014
Bayviews – This moderate route begins in the Buckley Bay area (south of Courtenay) and includes farm visits from Royston to Fanny Bay and where you will experience great views of the Strait of Georgia.
Hosted by the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition and in partnership with the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market Association, Comox Valley Farmers’
Institute and Discover Comox Valley, the cost to participate in the Farm Cycling Tour is $15 per person, per day or $25 for the
two days. Kids under 15 ride for free! For more information on the participating Farms or to register
for the Farm Cycling Tour, visit www.cvfarmcycletour.com
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25 Gunter Bros. Meat Co. Ltd.Harry & Dennis Gunter
Phone: 250-334-2960 or Toll Free: 1-888-593-7773Fax: 250-334-9580Email: [email protected] Ledingham Road, Courtenay, BC Gunter Bros. is a third generation Comox Valley business specializing in custom meat processing. We have facilities to process beef, pork, lamb and also exotic animals such as bison and fallow deer. Over the years we have developed a number of our very own homemade sausages, which we offer for sale along with homemade bacon, hams and other cured meats. In our fresh showcase you can always find fresh local meat ready for your BBQ or oven.
26 Gya Glyn FarmBill & Karen
Phone: 250-337-43378328 Island Hwy, Black Creek, BC V9J 1H6 Naturally Grown, Naturally Raised, Naturally Good!
Family farm and greenhouse producing naturally grown produce: veggies, fruit, eggs and meat. Grassfed, pasture raised: beef, lamb and pork. Asparagus, Rhubarb, Raspberries, Apples, Garlic and assorted veggies in season. Check for availability as it all goes quick.
27 Halstead FarmPhone: Merville: 250-337-5589 Comox: 250-339-5321
Email: [email protected] Williams Beach Road, Merville, B.C.Megan Halstead & Chris Hancock - 931 Williams Beach Road, MervilleJim & Ann Hunter Mais - 1845 Queens Ave., Comox Certified Organic chicken, Berkshire pork, and organic vegetable & herb bedding plants. Come visit us at the Saturday Market! Fresh or frozen whole chickens, bone-in or bone-out breasts, legs, thighs, drumsticks, and sausages available June through Thanksgiving. Plants available seasonally, especially heritage tomatoes and winter vegetables. Berkshire pork available by the side or in various cuts and sausages. Nitrate free cured hams and bacon! Farm visits or farm gate sales available by appointment or buy direct from Ann in Comox!
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DID YOU KNOW: The Comox Valley
was named, by Country Guide, as one of the top 8 agricultural destinations in Canada boasting more than 450 farms and producers.
Find out more opportunities and news about Comox Valley farms and producers at
AgrifoodComoxValley.com
T A S T E T H E
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Farm Gate HoursMon - Sat 9am - 5pmBlack Creek, BC V9J 1B4
28 Happy Hound Hydrangea &
Produce FarmKirk & Allison
Phone: 250-941-2711Email: [email protected] Waveland Road, Comox, BCOpen Late Spring - Fall 10 - 6 most days Fresh seasonal produce (including wide variety of salad greens, kale, swiss chard, sorrel, snow peas, shelling peas, rhubarb, garlic, tomatillos, bay leaves and other herbs, fruit and berries), beautiful hydrangea flowers - many kinds, shapes and sizes (great for weddings and other special occasions!), flower bouquets, and try our delicious homemade salsas, pickles, preserves, jams and jellies.
Farm gate sales at our farm stand. Please phone or email us to place orders or book an appointment to see our hydrangeas. We look forward to seeing you!"
29 Hazel's Creek Farm
Laura Agnew & Rob Hollands
Phone: 250-335-2625Email: [email protected]: www.unionbaycatering.ca550 McLeod Road, Union Bay, BC Seasonal produce, berries & apples available at farm stand in front. Our all natural product line, eggs & duck meat upon request.
Also available at the CV Farmers Market.
Hazels Creek Farm is also the home of
As You Like It Products & Catering.
Qualified chef doing quality catering for all occasions
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7648 North Island HighwayBlack Creek, BC V9J 1G6778.428.4444 • Fax 778.428.4443 • Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:00pm • Sat 8:30am-5:00pm • Closed Sun & Holidays
Check Out our
BLACK CREEK LOCATION
HUGEselection of animal care
products Made on the Island, for the Island
30 Hazelmere FarmsLijen and Sherlene Hua
Phone: 250-336-2308Fax: 250-336-2308Email: [email protected]: www.hazelmerefarm.blogspot.com3222 Grant Road, Courtenay Certified Organic Farm (PACS #16-074)
Eggs. Mix vegetables include unique oriental kinds. Fruits include fig, white peach, hardy kiwi, sour cherry, black currant, raspberry, apple and pear. We also use local meat and our own vegetables for making pork wontons.
31 HolmefarmAnn, Niels and Erik Holbek
Phone: 250-337-5710Email: [email protected] Hamm Road, Black Creek, BC Our Black Angus stock are for sale in the late summer and fall by the side or quarter. The herd is grass fed. No hormones or antibiotics are administered. These well looked after animals graze in the spring, summer and fall on our pastures and forested grasslands. Customers are welcome to visit. In addition, we normally have round bale silage, 2nd cut hay and landscape boulders available for sale.
32 Hornby Island Estate Winery
John Grayson & Joan Costello
Phone: 250-335-3019Email: [email protected]: www.hornbywine.com7000 Anderson Drive, Hornby Island, BC V0R120Hours: June to September - Daily 1pm to 5pm Small, friendly, family-run, Estate Winery where EVERYTHING SPARKLES! Founded in 1999, we make Sparkling Wines from our own organic fruit as well as fruit from the Comox Valley. Bubbly flavours include Cranberry, Cranberry-Chocolate, and Apple. The bubbles say it all millions of handcrafted tiny bubbles in each and every bottle. Try our Sparkling Waters too! Open Daily for complementary tastings from 1PM to 5PM June to September. Or call for an appointment. To purchase online please visit our website.
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33 Innisfree FarmChanchal Cabrera MSc,
Medical Herbalist & Thierry Vrain PhD, Soil Biologist
Phone: 250-336-8768Email: [email protected]: www.innisfreefarm.ca3636 Trent Road, Royston V9N 9R4Open June to November We are a natural lifestyles learning centre with residential internships, educational workshops and Horticulture Therapy summer camps for children. We grow culinary and medicinal herbs, flowers, berries, and vegetables. We run a subscription weekly box program from June to November and our Market Stand is open also June to November. The farm has an apothecary garden, a labyrinth and a meditation garden. Guided tours by request. See our banner in this edition. - See more at: http://discovercomoxvalley.com/eat/growers-guide-listings#!www.dcvdb.com/embed/detail/?id=416
34 Ironwood FarmBryne & Barbara Odegard
Phone: 250-335-2557Email: [email protected] Island Hwy South, Fanny Bay, BC Established 1996. Certified Organic grown veggie, plants, fruit, strawberries and more.
Farm stand open 1:00 pm onwards most days. Join us on Facebook at Ironwood Farm Certified Organic to see what's current.
Comox Valley Agricultural Business of the Year Award 2011
35 Island BisonMarc & Lisa Vance; Dick & Carol Watson
Phone: 250-650-9303Email: [email protected]: www.islandbison.com3100 Hamm Rd. Black Creek, BC Our family just recently purchased the Island Bison Farm in Beautiful Black Creek. We are excited to be here and be a part of the local farming community. Our bison are free ranging, 100% grass fed, and are free of any added hormones or antibiotics. You can purchase our tasty bison at many of the local restaurants, smaller grocery stores, and at the Farmers Markets. Or take a country drive up Hamm Road and purchase right from our farm gate store. Eat bison for the health of it!
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info@cvex 250.338.8177 www.cvex.ca
Look for the 2014 Entry Book Available online & CVEX Office
201-580 Duncan Ave. Courtenay Deadline for entries: Aug. 15, 2014
BOUNTY FROM THE SEA AND LAND TOUR South Comox ValleyDrive along the coastline where rivers flow through farmland and spill into the world renowned shellfish growing region of Baynes Sound. This marine influenced environment yields everything from oysters to wasabi, from organic produce to hazelnuts, from orchards to nurseries and more.
4 Ash Berry Farm 21 Fanny Bay Oysters
Seafood Shop 29 Hazel’s Creek Farm 30 Hazelmere Farms 32 Hornby Island Estate
Winery 33 Innisfree Farm 34 Ironwood Farm 37 Just Like Mom’s
Homemade Baking 40 Macs Oysters 56 Seeds Food Market 68 Weinberg’s Good Food
Central Map on next page
T A S T E T H E
* Map locations are approximate.
2014 Comox Valley Growers Guide26
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While driving through this warm region surrounding Courtenay and Comox discover smaller farms and specialized nurseries overflowing with berries, plants and shrubs, market stands and locally made fine cheese, pies, handcrafted breads and more.
3 Anderton Nursery 5 Ashprington Farm 7 Beaver Meadow Farms /
Natural Pastures Cheese & Beef
11 Blue Moon Estate Winery, Ciderworx and Kitchen
13 Celiam Acres 14 Circle K Blueberry Ranch 18 Devonshire Farm 19 Eatmore Sprouts & Greens
Ltd. 20 Estevan Tuna Corp. 22 Finlay Creek Farm 28 Happy Hound Hydrangea &
Produce Farm 36 Island Dahlias 39 Little Orca Bakery 41 McClintock’s Farm 42 McGinnis Berry Crops Ltd. 43 Morrison Creek Alpacas 44 Nature’s Way Farm 48 Pressing Matter 50 River Meadow Nursery & Turf 52 Rusty Gate Meadows 57 Servante Farm 58 Shamrock Farm 59 Sieffert Farm Market (Lazo &
Tyee Farm Ltd.) 63 Tannadice Farms Ltd. 64 Tree Island Gourmet Yogurt 65 Valley Succulents 66 Victorian Acres Farm 67 Watrin Orchard/Garlic Ranch/
Angelina’s Gourmet 69 Windhover Farm
SIGHTS, TASTES AND TRADITIONS TOUR Central Comox Valley
South Map on previous pageNorth Map on next page
T A S T E T H E
SATURDAY 9:00 am – 12:00 noonComox Valley Exhibition Grounds
Headquarters Rd, CourtenayApril to Oct., 2013
WEDNESDAY MORNINGSDowntown Courtenay
July & Aug.
Comox Valley Farmers Market
Indoor Market at the Native Sons Hall Oct. to April www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com
1992SINCE
* Map locations are approximate.
2014 Comox Valley Growers Guide 27
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1 Alderlane Farmhouse Bakery
2 Amara Farm 6 Beaufort Vineyard and
Estate Winery 8 Bee Happy Farm 9 Berry Best Farm 10 Big D’s Bees 12 Cedar Meadow Ranch 15 Coastal Black Estate
Winery 16 Cottage Farm 17 D.K.T. Farm
23 Fir Ridge Farm 24 Glen Alwin Farm 25 Gunter Bros. Meat Co.
Ltd. 26 Gya Glyn Farm 27 Halstead Farm 31 Holmefarm 35 Island Bison 38 Kate’s Flowers 45 Outback Nursery 46 Paradise Meadows
Poultry 47 Pattison Farms 49 Rankeillour Farm 51 Ross Mountain Farm 53 Scrumpy’s Apple Press 54 Seal Bay Farm 55 Seaview Game Farm 60 Simply Divine Honey &
Herbals 61 Stone Croft Farm 62 Stoney Bog Farm
Central Map on previous page
FARM TO FORK TOUR North Comox Valley
T A S T E T H E
* Map locations are approximate.
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August 10, 2014, 12pm to 4pm
Live music, food & refreshments
Sample tastings of the farm’s famous garlic jam
Garlic braiding workshops, & Tours
www.facebook.com/AmaraFarm2641 Kirby Rd, Courtenay BC
250-702-5657
Fun for the Kids - Face paintingand Hay jumping pits
Specializing in Garlic with over 10 varieties
ARLIC FESTHome of the Comox Valley
ORGANIC &NON-GMOgardeningproducts.
2901 Moray Ave. & 29th St.Courtenay, BC V9N 7S7
P: 250-897-3302www.southcountryfeed.ca
• Fencing GatesHorse Tack Posts
• Pet Food & Supplies Livestock Feed
Veterinary Supplies• Hay Wood Stove Pellets
COMINGSOON
6856 Buckley Bay Rd. in Buckley Bay beside the ferry terminal to Denman and Hornby Islands
Ph. 250.335.1534 9-6 Everyday
espresso, gifts, cool stu�, fancy soaps,tea, gluten-free, sausage and lots more
Facebook: facebook.com/weinbergsfood
Get your local on!
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Vegetables J F M A M J J A S O N DAsparagus • • •Beans • • • • • • • • • • • •Beets • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Broccoli • • • • • • • • • • • •Cabbage • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Carrots • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Caulifl ower • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Corn • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Cucumbers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Garlic • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Herbs • • • • • • • • • • • •Lettuce • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Onions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Peas • • • • • •Peppers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Potatoes • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Pumpkins • • • • • •Rhubarb • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Salad Greens • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Spinach • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Squash • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Rutabaga • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Tomatoes • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Berries J F M A M J J A S O N DBlackberries • • • • • •Blueberries • • • • • • • • •Cranberries • • • • • • • • •Currants • • • • • •Gooseberries • • • • • •Raspberries • • • • • •Strawberries • • • • • • • • • • • •
Tree Fruit J F M A M J J A S O N DApples • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Cherries • • •Pears • • • • • • • • •Plums • • • • • •
Nursery /Flowers J F M A M J J A S O N DBedding Plants • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Cut Flowers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Christmas Trees • • • • • •Nursery Plants • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Other J F M A M J J A S O N DMeat/Poultry • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Seafood/Shellfi sh • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
COMOX VALLEY Availability Chart
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401 Puntledge Road, Courtenay250 897 1093
from the pavementto the gravel
we offer a complete line of farm tires
IRITEXPUMPS AND IRRIGATION INC.
SERVING THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY WITH QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR OVER 22 YEARS.
www.iritex.ca
PARKSVILLE#12-1009 ALLSBROOK RD
PH 250.248.7028FX 250.248.7046
COURTENAY4635 B MADRONA PLACE
PH 250.338.5020FX 250.338.5024
• PUMPS• SPRINKLERS• DRIP LINE
• CERTIFIED DESIGNER• ALUMINIUM FITTINGS• MICRO-IRRIGATION
• PIPE• FILTERS
36 Island DahliasJack Bush
Phone: 250-339-9985Email: [email protected] Mayfair Rd. Comox, B.C. V9M 4C2 Farmers Market, Saturday morn or located at the garden till June for tubers. Cut flowers for home or wedding occasions after mid-July. Come visit the garden till 4pm everyday or call to make an appointment. Colourful, Dazzling, Enjoy!
37 Just Like Mom's
Homemade BakingBev O'Hara
Phone: 250-335-0239265 Muschamp Road, Union Bay, BC Baking Mama's home-made goodies are available in a quaint, self serve "Bakery Cottage" just south of Union Bay - Muschamp Rd and 19A. Goodies vary daily, but count on fresh-baked muffins, breads, cookies. In the fridge/freezer, find fruit and cream pies, farm fresh eggs, cakes, frozen soups, meat pies, pizza dough & cinnamon buns. Homemade jams (especially blackberry from her own berries) make great gifts. This seaside "rest stop" offers beverages, ice cream, picnic tables and an oceanview.
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www.islandfarms.com
healthy life.We’re a part of your
38 Kate's FlowersKate Ramsey
Phone: 250-338-2516Email: [email protected] Rennie Rd, Courtenay, BCPlants available at CV Farmers' Market April through June. Greenhouse sales by appointment. Basket stuffers, hanging baskets, custom planters for weddings or special occasions. Order March through June.
39 Little Orca BakeryHubert Gravoueille
Phone: 250-334-9911Email: [email protected]#4-2441 Cousins Ave., Courtenay, BC Welcome to Little Orca Bakery. Fresh, friendly and french! Hubert, an excellent pastry chef, has a luscious selection of delectable pastry items for breakfast, lunch and snacks! Please browse his stand Saturday at the Courtenay Exhibition Grounds Farmers' Market on Headquarters Rd, Wednesday at Comox Bay Farm as well as Sunday at the Campbell River Market.
40 Macs OystersGordy McLellan
Phone: 250-335-2129 or 250-335-2233Email: [email protected]: www.macsoysters.com7162 South Island Highway, Fanny Bay, BC Mac's Oysters Ltd. is an integrated shellfish farm, processor and exporter that is owned and managed by the original farmers, the McLellan family. Mac's is recognized as a pioneer in oyster and clam aquaculture on Canada's Pacific Coast.
Mac's Oysters has a variety of shellfish brands grown in 8 different farm sites comprising 250 hectares of beach and deep water leases.
Though our clients are distributors, we produce to please the consumer. Our clients are comfortable, knowing that their shellfish sales are supported by knowledge and experience spanning four generations.
"Farm-Gate" Pricing and Quality for our Clients - Importers, Wholesalers and Distributors World Wide.
For clams and oysters, visit our store Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm
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www.treeislandyogurt.com
Vancouver Island’s Artisan Yogurt Company
Named Top 40 Foodies under 40 by Western Living Magazine
Find our Yogurt Comox Valley Farmers’ Market and select health & specialty stores
Artisan Tours - Fridays at 6pmRSVP by calling 250-334-0608
41 McClintock's FarmGerry, Val & Sandra
McClintock
Phone: 250-334-4562Email: [email protected]: mcclintocksfarm.ca3419 Dove Creek Road, Courtenay
Family friendly U-pick raspberries and blueberries ready early to mid July. Award winning sweet corn at the Farmers' Market mid August . We also have frozen ground beef, beef sausages and fresh Natural Pastures water buffalo cheese.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 8am to 1pm.
Interac available.
Our new crop of water buffalo babies are due in July! Come out and meet them!
43 Morrison Creek AlpacasTheresa Schlagel
Phone: 250-334-4527Email: [email protected] Miromar Road, Courtenay, BC Morrison Creek Alpacas offers 100% alpaca and alpaca blend batts, rovings, and yarns in a variety of colours and grades. Come meet the producers and snuggle up next to our very friendly animals. Please call ahead for ranch visits.
42 McGinnis Berry
Crops Ltd.Richard & Mega McGinnis
Phone: 250-338-1678Email: [email protected]: www.berrycrops.net3583 Dove Creek Road, Courtenay Founding member of the Comox Valley Farmers' Market.
Raspberries: Mid to late July. Picked or U-pick.
Also Black Currants. For up to date information on raspberries please visit our website.
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Got fruit to press? Call us.
[email protected] | www.pressingmatters.ca
44 Nature's Way FarmMarla Limousin & George Ehrler
Phone: 250-338-9765Fax: 250-898-8597Email: [email protected]: www.natureswayfarm.ca4905 Darcy Road, Courtenay, B.C.You can find us at: Our Farm: June 15th to September 15th 1:00 - 6:00pm, daily OR at the Farmers Market: Saturday and Wednesday. For 25 years Natures Way Farm has been growing the highest quality fruit and vegetables using organic principles and practices for our customers. Each fruit is handpicked and inspected with a careful eye. We specialize in fruit: blueberries, strawberries, tayberries, raspberries, apples and plums. New for 2014 - A You-Cut Dahlia garden.
Seasonally we make pasteurized apple juice and our kitchen makes jams and preserves from the products we grow. Located approximately 5 minutes from town, the farm is also the home to Blue Moon Estate Winery and Blue Moon Kitchen where the love of food, farm and wine comes together. For quantities over 10 lbs, please call to pre-order our delicious blueberries. Dont worry, if you dont need a large supply, you can buy pints, 2 lbs, and 5 lbs at our farm stand or at the Farmers Market.
45 Outback NurseryWillems Family
Email: [email protected]: www.outbacknursery.ca6016 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, BC, V9J 1M7Annette: 250-702-3417Roger: 250-702-3415Michelle: 250-702-4715Cody: 250-218-8015Messages: 250-703-0723 Outback Nursery, established in 2000, is a family-owned and operated nursery and retail garden centre. We grow something for everyone and are one of the largest nurseries north of Nanaimo.
Stroll around and enjoy the many established beds throughout the property.
Be inspired by the fantastic selection of shrubs, conifers, specimen trees and Japanese Maples. Mixed in are fruit trees, berry plants, ferns, hostas and grasses.
We have bark mulch by the bag or the yard. Also fish compost, mushroom manure and container mix.
Hanging baskets are available for a short time through April and May. Order early as they sell quickly. Prices start at $17.00.
NEW *a fabulous selection of pottery, birdbaths, statuary and benches*
See our website for a complete listing of plants we grow. www.outbacknursery.ca
46 Paradise Meadows Poultry
Gordon & Tracey Peter
Email: [email protected] B Island Hwy. Black Creek, BCFacebook: ParadiseMeadowsPoultry
We are a fully licensed facility. We slaughter custom and our birds, and turkeys.
We have fresh every week, open Wednesday and Saturday, 9 to 5.
Phone Gord 250-897-8008 or Tracey 250-897-6902
47 Pattison FarmsGerry & Dagmar Pattison
Phone: 250-337-8738Fax: 250-337-8772Email: [email protected]: www.pattisonfarms.com2124 Dzini Road, Black Creek, BC
We are a certified organic vegetable farm, located in the heart of Black Creek. Come and visit our Farm Stand open May - October, 7 days a week from 9am to 6pm. In the spring we have vegetable starts available for the home gardener, and many varieties of fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, greens, peppers, beets, beans, fresh cut basil, summer and winter squash, throughout the growing season. Fruit also available: apples, pears, and raspberries.
Check out our website, or find us on Facebook!
Certified Organic by IOPA 1931
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48 Pressing MatterGeorge Ehrler, Marla Limousin,
Christal & Andy Quinn
Phone: 250-338-9765Email: [email protected]: www.pressingmatter.ca4722 Condensory Road, Courtenay, BC Seasonal
We press matter into juice.
Seriously, Pressing Matter is a certified organic mobile juicer, offering commercial orchards, private homeowners and non-profit organizations a mobile service to process fruit into fresh juice. We provide state of the art processing with high-tech equipment, innovative flash pasteurization and convenient Bag-in-the-Box packaging. With pasteurization, the boxes of juice can be stored in a cool dry environment for up to a year. No more need to freeze your juice.
Since anytime is great to gather people and share in a harvest, why not promote a harvest-time celebration in your neighbourhood or community.
For information about juicing your tree, your orchard, your neighbourhood or community or your fundraising project, contact us at [email protected].
Or call 250-338-9765.
49 Rankeillour FarmDavid & Jennifer Millard
Phone: 250-337-0202Email: [email protected] 242, 7493 Howard Rd. Merville, B.C. V0R2M0 Pasture raised free range chickens, turkeys, and eggs. Non-medicated all veggie feed. Available at the Farmers Market or from the farm by appointment.
50 River Meadow Nursery & Turf
Katherine & Nicolas Samsom
Email: [email protected]: www.rivermeadownursery.com3125 Piercy Avenue, Courtenay, B.C.Turf Farm: 250-338-8354Nursery: 250-338-4111 We grow over 100 varieties of trees and shrubs on our 60 acres in the City of Courtenay. High quality locally grown trees, shrubs, hedging for all your landscape needs. Our turf farm at 4738 Condensory Road has acres of high-quality turf for your instant deep, green, weed-free lawn. We sell both retail and wholesale and offer volume discounts.
51 Ross Mountain FarmMichelle White and Steve Ross
Phone: 250-286-1795Email: [email protected]: www.rossmountainfarm.ca75 Petersen Road, Campbell River, BC
Ross Mountain Farm specializes in fresh blueberries and other seasonal produce. We pick for you, so call or email to place your blueberry order. Smaller quantities will be available at the Pier Street Farmers' Market Sundays or drop by when the farm gate is open on Evergreen Road during harvest.
Check our website, find us on Facebook or phone for up to the minute details of what's fresh, farm gate hours and directions.
Thanks for supporting local agriculture!
Islands Organic Producers Association Certified Organic.
IOPA #1917
52 Rusty Gate MeadowsAnne & Erwin Eigler
Phone: 250-331-0503Email: [email protected] Dove Creek Road, Courtenay, BC Free run farm fresh chicken. Our chickens are fed non-medicated veggie feed. We also have eggs and hay sales year round. Rusty Gate Meadows is a family operated farm. We are 5 minutes from downtown Courtenay at 3393 Dove Creek Road. Call 250-331-0503 or drop by for gate sales year round.
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53 Scrumpy's Apple Press
Frank & Rae Brett
Phone: T 250-337-8592 C 250-792-1889
Email: [email protected]: scrumpysapplepress.ca7590 Armstrong Road, Merville, BC Early Season:- 17th Aug - 7th Sept. Sundays onlyRegular Season:- 11th Sept - 27th Oct. Open 5 Days / week (Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon)Late Season:- 2rd Nov - 23rd Nov. Sundays only.Opening hours for all daysFruit delivery 7:30 am - 9:30 amJuice pick-up 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Scrumpy's is a small sized family owned business offer fruit juice extraction of in-season customer apples, pears and other soft fruits. Pressings are kept separate so each customer receives only juice from their fruit.
Offering friendly same day service with a smile.
54 Seal Bay Farm
Dennis, Maria and Douglas Lightfoot
Email: [email protected]: sealbayfarm.weebly.com
Fresh, local food with a bit of kick is what we do at Seal Bay Farm. We are well-known for our Hot Pepper Jellies and Hot Sauces, as well as other seasonal favorites like Cranberry Salsa. We also grow a wide assortment of fresh veggies, fruits and herbs that we sell at the Farmers' Market, as well as for use in our jellies and sauces. In the spring, we have bedding plants for sale to take home for your own garden. Please visit us at the Saturday market for a taste of fiery local flavour.
Photo: Lia McCormick
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Discover the Taste of the Comox Valley
Guided tours of farms, food producers and wineries
55 Seaview Game FarmPaul Pfleger
Phone: 250-337-5182Fax: 250-337-5231Email: [email protected] Seaview Road, Black Creek, B.C. V9J 1J7 Farm-raised venison, beef, fresh produce and value-added products are available in our retail store and at Comox Valley Farmers Market. Located on the ocean, our 168 acre farm offers unique accommodation in an Oceanside Yurt as well as a picnic site and full service campsite rentals. It's a great location for special events. Summer tours on the farm consist of a tractor pulled cart; a visit to our petting/mini-farm, the greenhouses and gardens. Call ahead for store hours and tour availablility: 250-337-5182
56 Seeds Food MarketTina and Jim Willard-Stepan
Phone: 250-336-0129Website: www.seedsfoodmarket.ca2733A Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland, BC Visit this charming small-town Green Grocer for an opportunity to buy locally grown and manufactured food from all over Vancouver Island.
We carry a wide selection of fresh produce, local meats and fish, as well as deli items, baked goods and dry goods. Bringing farm market products to Cumberland 7 days a week. Located on the corner of Dunsmuir and 3rd Street.
57 Servante FarmGarry& Sheila Collins
Phone: 250 338 0110Email: [email protected] Dove Creek Road, Courtenay, BC Our farm produces top quality orchard grass hay. Stacked in the barn for easy U-load. Delivery can be arranged for orders over 100 bales. Available August/September by appointment only. Feed the Best, Call Us!
58 Shamrock FarmThe Farrell Family
Phone: 250-339-1671Email: [email protected]: www.shamrockfarm.ca2276 Anderton Road, Comox
PUMPKINS. PUMPKIN PATCH. GARLIC. APPLES. LAVENDER. PLANTS. HERBS. HONEY. GOAT MILK SOAP. FARM ANIMALS.
We are a small family run farm and are passionate about sustainable farming, providing the highest possible quality of life to all our animals, and sharing our farm with the community.
Our popular PUMPKIN PATCH is open daily October 1st -31st. U-pick pumpkin patch, pumpkin barn, hay maze, pumpkin contests, friendly barnyard animals, impressive displays, school pumpkin patch tours. FREE admission.
Our road-side farm stand is open year-round. Selling seasonal grown produce, eggs, and farm products. Phone orders always welcome.
Our LAVENDER HARVEST event runs over four days in mid July. FREE Admission. Please see our website further information and dates.
Follow us on facebook & twitter, we post often to keep everyone up to date on farm happenings.
Photo: Robin Rivers/Our Big Earth Media Co.
59 Sieffert Farm Market (Lazo & Tyee Farm
Ltd.)Bob & Charlene Seiffert & Chris Edwards
Phone: 250-339-2988Fax: 250-339-0788720 Knight Road, Comox, B.C. V9M 3T3 We grow and pick fresh daily a variety of in season vegetables in our fields and greenhouses, including tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, carrots, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, a wide variety of potatoes, 17 varieties of corn and lots more. Our market is open from late May to early November. Hours are 10am to 6pm May to September and 10am to 5pm October and November. For potatoes during the winter, please give us a call.
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www.royallepage.ca #121 750 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC
Home Grown Sales People specializing in Farms, Hobby Farms and Acreages.
Call one of them to find your garden oasis
[email protected] | www.royallepagecomoxvalley.com
250-334-3124 | 1-800-638-4226
Top quality Hayin the
Comox Valley
Pickup by appointment only
3505 Dove Creek Rd,Courtenay BC
(250) 338 0110
Island Scallops LtdHome of the Qualicum Scallop
(250) 757-9811www.islandscallops.com
Visit our storeMon. to Fri. 8:30 - 5:00
Weekends 9:00 - 5:00
Valley Succulents
250.465.1338 Regular Hours
Fri: 12pm-5pm, Sat: 1pm-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pmOr by appointment | www.valleysucculents.ca
2210 Anderton Rd., Comox B.C.
Valley Succulents
SHAUN & ROBERT CROCKETTServing the community for over 20 years
2166 Hardy Rd. Courtenay [email protected]
Quality Horse and Livestock Fencing• Wire • Rail • Boards • Bayco• Deer, dog, privacy fencing
Post PoundingCustom Field Work
60 Simply Divine Honey & HerbalsSuzi MacLeod & Jeremy Dick
Phone: 250-337-8181Email: [email protected] Railway Ave., Courtenay B.C. Honey, Herbal Body Care products, Blueberries
The industrious and intriguing honeybee is a constant source of inspiration for us. Many of the same flowers that bees collect nectar from can be used in herbal preparations to ensure health and wellbeing. We keep bees and grow herbs on our farm in Merville, B.C. Our Simply Divine Body Care line has been a local favorite for over 10 years and is plant based, using ingredients grown on our farm. You can visit us every Saturday at the Farmer's Market and find our delicious honey, beeswax candles, soothing and effective body care products, our sweet blueberries and a Certified Herbalist and Master Beekeeper ready to share knowledge and to serve you.
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61 Stone Croft FarmGlen & Kathy Beaton
Phone: 250-702-7529 or 250-334-7159Fax: 250-337-5229Email: [email protected] Kelland Road, Black Creek, BC
Phone ahead or catch us on the farm if you can :)
"Friend" us on Facebook.
Fresh Free Range Turkey Thanksgiving and Christmas: Size: S 10-15lb, M 16-19lb, L 20-25, XL 26-30lb. PLEASE PRE ORDER
Frozen meal sized servings of ground, breast, thighs and sausages available year round.
More products from our Farm:
Blueberries (frozen in winter) gooseberries, a variety of vegetables, oats, Neepawa wheat, and all kinds of feathers.
Our family values free range, sustainably grown products. Our Heritage turkeys are hatched, raised and processed right on the farm without chemicals. Our produce only has organic sprays and fertilizers. Phone for an appointment to bring the kids to our farm to see how we work with nature to produce your food.
62 Stoney Bog FarmCarl Goldscheider & Cyneth McKinnon
Phone: 250-337-1910 or 250-218-4702Email: [email protected] Island Highway, Merville, BC U-PICK Blueberries, July through September. The berries are never sprayed, we use biological pest controls. U-Pick is open Thursday through Sunday.
Free Range, pasture raised chicken, antibiotic and chemical free.
Fresh chicken available every Thursday and Friday, frozen available everyday.
Some other seasonal vegetables and fruits available, also Lamb and Beef.
Farm is open to the public: Wednesday through Sunday, 9am to 6pm or phone for an appointment.
63 Tannadice Farms Ltd.Heather & Allen McWilliam
Phone: 250-338-8239Fax: 250-338-8239Email: [email protected]: www.tannadicefarms.com3465 Burns Road, Courtenay Beef, pork and pastured poultry raised in a natural, humane and environmentally sound manner. No medicated feed, no hormones and no animal byproducts in the feed. Farm store open Saturdays 9 to noon, or by appointment or chance. Phone or email orders.
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Gourmet Seafood shop offering a variety of fresh, frozen and ready to eat seafood.
820 Shamrock Pl, Comox, BC • (250) 339-6412
www.salishseafoods.net
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64 Tree Island Gourmet Yogurt
Scott DiGuistini and Merissa Myles
Phone: 250-334-0608Email: [email protected]: www.treeislandyogurt.com3747 Island Highway South, Courtenay, BCHours: Fridays at 6pm - Tours by RSVP Named top 40 foodies under 40 by Western Living Magazine. We are Vancouver Island's #1 Artisan Yogurt. We use non-homogenized whole milk from grass-fed cows and traditional kettle cooking to make authentic cream-top yogurt. Find our yogurt at the Comox Valley Farmers' Market and selected health and specialty food stores. Tours offered on Fridays at 6pm by RSVP only to [email protected]
66 Victorian Acres FarmDavid and Sandy Todd
Phone: 250-338-4964 • Fax: 250-338-6178Email: [email protected]: www.victorianacresfarm.ca3964 Dove Creek Road, Courtenay, B.C. V9J 1S1 Victorian Acres farm is located in the heart of Dove Creek - only 5 minutes from downtown Courtenay.A local family farm that has been providing the best of quality farm products to businesses and residents in the Comox Valley for the past 20+ years.All of our products are naturally raised with no growth hormones or antibiotics.Available for sale - Grass-fed Beef, Chickens, eggs, Turkeys and various Turkey Products plus Hay Sales.Best to book your Thanks Giving or Christmas Turkeys now as we sell out every year.Welcome to our farm!See us at the Comox Valley Farmers Market
65 Valley Succulents
Jamey Lauinger
Phone: 250-465-1338Email: [email protected]: www.ValleySucculents.ca2210 Anderton Rd, Comox, BC Valley Succulents is a cacti and succulent specialty nursery located at 2210 Anderton on the way to the Little River Ferry. We grow a wide range of plants suitable for the collector or novice alike. Visit us at the Farmers Market Saturday mornings or come by the nursery.
Hours are Fridays 12 to 5; Saturdays 11 to 5; Sundays 11 to 4. Visit us online at www.ValleySucculents.ca
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67 Watrin Orchard/Garlic Ranch/Angelina's Gourmet
Larry & Angelina Watrin
Phone: 250-339-7784Email: [email protected] Philmonte Rd., Comox, B.C. V9M 4B2Open July thru October, Fridays & Saturdays 1pm - 5pm Our farm is located at the corner of Anderton & Philmonte Rds, in rural Comox.
We are not a certified organic, however we use organic methods on our farm. We strive to produce high quality fruit, vegetables, preserves, apple juice, fruit popsicles, rhubarb & garlic to sell at the Farmers Markets in Courtenay (Comox Valley Farmers Market on Saturdays 9am - Noon) & Campbell River (Pier Street Farmers Market on Sundays, 10am - 2:30pm) & also at our own Market on our farm (Fridays & Saturdays 1pm - 5pm).
We also have honey, bee pollen, raw/unpasteurized apple juice, apple cider vinegar, apple chips & local farm fresh eggs for sale.
Another of our specialties is a wide variety7 of our own delicious preserves (jams, jellies, chutneys, hot sauces, & salsas) made by Angelina in our commercial kitchen.
68 Weinberg's Good Food
Leah Weinberg and Gerald Richardson
Phone: 250 335 1534Email: [email protected]: www.weinbergsgoodfood.com6856 Island Hwy S Fanny Bay9am - 6pm everyday
Weinberg's is a little oasis located at the ferry terminal to Denman Island in Buckley Bay. We are proud to serve up some of the best espresso around!
Weinberg's has a little bit of everything... specialty meats and cheeses, local and organic produce as well as hand-made cutting boards, special soaps, ceramics, cards and fun socks...you may find something a little different every time! As we like to say, "Sometimes missing the ferry ain't so bad!" Find us under the Petro-Can next to the Seafood Shop7 days a week
69 Windhover Farm
John and Andrea Burch
Phone: 250-338-7750Email: [email protected]: www.comoxvalleyberries.com3499 Dove Creek Road, Courtenay STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES AND BLUEBERRIES U-pick and We-pick. Three different varieties of each berry for extended season and better taste. Also available at the farm; pastured eggs, chicken, pumpkins, squash and more.
Open June to October. Check our website for 2014 opening dates, hours and all our farm news.
All fresh, all local, all season long. Summer mornings picking berries in the Comox Valley...a wonderful tradition for all ages. We look forward to seeing you at the farm this season. We are located in beautiful Dove Creek on the Tsolum River just 5 minutes from downtown Courtenay.
Photo: Lia McCormick
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C O M OX VA L L E Y
Award Winning Wineries
The Comox Valley is proving that Vancouver Island wineries are key players in British Columbia’s vibrant wine industry. Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery, Coastal Black Estate Winery, Blue
Moon Estate Winery, and 40 Knots Estate Winery and Vineyard continue to produce award winning wines.
Together Comox Valley Wineries have been awarded an abundance of Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals from various competitions such as the All Canadian Wine Championships,
the North West Wine Summit, Savor Northwest Wine Awards, the Fingerlakes International Wine Competition, and the International Wine Challenge.
www.discovercomoxvalley.com
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Comox Valley Growth FactorsAGRIFOOD ACTIVITYField Crops ..................................................... 10,443 acresGreenhouse Production .................................. 65,992 sq. m.Nursery Products ........................................... 138 acresPoultry .......................................................... 33,628 livestockCattle (Milk and Beef) .................................... 8,248 livestockPigs ............................................................... 565 livestockSheep & Lambs .............................................. 2,094 livestockHorses & Ponies ............................................. 552 livestockShellfish (Oysters & Clams) ........................... 10 million lbs.
2001 Census of Agriculture and British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, 2005
AGRICULTURAL GENERAL FACTSAgricultural Land Reserve .............................. 23,054 ha / 56966 acresTotal Area Farmed .......................................... 9630 ha / 23797 acresAverage Farm Size .......................................... 22.3 ha / 55.1 acresNumber of Farms ........................................... 432Average Revenue (per acre) ........................... $1,312.00Total Farm Capital ......................................... $504 millionTotal Gross Farm Receipts .............................. $31.2 millionTotal Cash Wages Paid.................................... $7 million
Source: 2011 Census of Agriculture
CLIMATEMean High Temperature ................................. 13.4C / 56.1FMean Low Temperature .................................. 5.5C / 41.9FMean Daily Temperature ................................ 9.5C / 49.1FJuly avg. high temperature ............................ 22.5C / 72.5FJan avg. low temperature ............................... 0.3C / 32.5FAvg. Annual Precipitation ............................... 1400mm / 55.12inAve. Monthly Rainfall (May to Sept) ............... Less than 50mm/1.79inAvg. Annual Snowfall ..................................... 50cm / 19.69inAvg. Hours of Sunshine................................... 1,938.6
Source: Canadian Forces Base Comox Weather Services Unit, 50 year averages
COMPARISON OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION FOR GREENHOUSE PRODUCTIONCLIMATE DATA COMOX
VALLEYDELTA
BCABBOTSFORD
BC
Sunlight Hours (Yearly Average)
1939* 1919 1836
Wind Speed (Km/h) 12 12 10
Vapour Pressure (kPa) 0.96 1.02 0.96
Elevation (m) 24 20 54
* Sunlight hours for Comox based on the yearly average hours from 1989–1997. Sunlight for Abbotsford based on estimated Climate Normals 1961-1990. Climate information from Environment Canada, Climate Normals 1961-1990
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PHONE 778 428 64016635B Island Highway North, Merville BC V0R 2M0“Find us just behind the Merville General Store”
Though our building may be small OUR HEARTS ARE BIG for the pets and their owners
in our community and beyond!
WE BELIEVE IN THE VALUETHAT COMES WITH OWNING A PET.It has been proven time and time again the positive interaction that exists between people and animals. Whether large or small, taking care of animals enhances the quality of human life on many levels.
We believe owning a pet shouldn’t be a luxury but be available for all walks of life.
We also firmly believe front line services such as vaccinations, spaying and neutering are the fundamental steps to responsible pet ownership and be made available to all pet owners in our community.
We look forward to our continued care of our large animal clientele and are very pleased to welcome the opportunity to now extend our services to care for the small animal pets of the North Island and surrounding areas.
GOOD FRIENDS • GOOD VALUE • ALL ANIMALS!
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Each week valley residents and visitors alike are treated to a wonderful array of local food options while they enjoy the
fun festive atmosphere at the Comox Valley Farmers Market. With food trends moving more toward fresh, local and sustainably grown choices, we are truly blessed in this Valley to be surrounded by hundreds of farms.
With its extensive farm vendors the Comox Valley Farmers Market has been a staple source of healthy local food for more than 20 years. It is one of the few Farmers Markets in Canada that is open year round; operating from early April to late October at the Exhibition Grounds and moving into the Native Son’s Hall in the Fall through to April. All year vendors provide everything from Bison, beef, lamb and poultry, fish and seafood to cheese, yogurt, gelato, honey and spices and salt, dressings, preserves and take home and ready to eat meals and more than 100 varieties of vegetables and fruits.
For customers this Farmers Market is the source for the freshest of vegetables – often picked only hours earlier, as well as a place to try new and different varieties of veggies, processed foods, fish and meats. For farmers, it is a staple source of income for their farm
business, a place to try new products, and get feedback from customers. For folks considering the environmental costs of industrial food production they are a source of sustainably or organically grown food. For kids, they are a place to play, experiment with new foods, and connect with the people who grow their food. For communities, they are one of the tools that ensure farmland is preserved and valued. And for everybody they are a place to slow down, chat with neighbors, make new friends, enjoy some local music and feel a real sense of community. Happy bellies and smiles all around.
Visitors to the market rave about the abundance of product, the friendly atmosphere, and the great local musicians that bring folks together each week to collect the bounty of the Valley. Some folks come for breakfast, some come for their week’s groceries, and some come to visit. Whether it’s an hour or two, or a few minutes, it’s the highlight of the week for many Valley families.
The Comox Valley Farmers Market is open from 9-12 every Saturday year round, as well as Wednesdays during the summer. Find them at www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com or on facebook for more information.
Comox Valley Farmers Market Y E A R R O U N D B O U N T Y
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�ward Winning, Island Grown, Fruit Wines & Meads
Enjoy a tasting session in our beautiful tasting room.
2186 Endall Road, Black Creek, BC250-337-8325 | coastalblack.ca
TAKE A BREAK FROM THE GRAPE AND TASTE THE DIFFERENCE FRESH LOCAL INGREDIENTS MAKE.
From dry and crisp to bold and intense, our hand-crafted wines are a unique island taste. Our beautiful vineyard has over 120 acres of cultivated blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and honey, harvested right here on the island. To compliment our vineyard we also have a beautiful seasonal bistro to enhance your experience at Coastal Black.
Book a tour to visit our winery and taste the wine in person, or look for us at your local retailer and pick up a bottle or two.
We strive for best organic practices on our land, air and waterways.
The winery is situated on over 650 acres at the base of Mt. Washington.
