Welcome to the e-version of the Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association guide to farms and farm fresh products in Greater Victoria and the Gulf Islands, the Cowichan Valley, and north to Parksville.

Click on the menu to find when products are in season (what's in season), where you can buy them (products), and how to get to the farms you want (farms and maps). You can also find information on farmers' markets on southern and central Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands (markets).

Buying local is good for you – and the environment! We update our website every month begining in April with information on special recipes using local farm products throughout the growing season and other news on our local farming community.

We look forward to seeing you at our farms and wineries in 2010!

Where can I find a farm guide?
Click here to find out where you can pick up a farm guide.

Looking for Work on Farms?
Click here to see what farms are currently looking for workers.

Tour of Farms 2010
Looking for information on this year's Tour of Farms? Click here.

Saanich Peninsula Harvest Feast
Click here for information on the Saanich Peninsula Harvest Feast.

BC Fall Fairs
Click here for information on fall fairs.

Wine Islands
Click here for info on Vancouver Island and Gulf Island wineries.

BC Farmers' Markets
Click here for information on farmers' markets in British Columbia.

Small Scale Food Processors
Click here for info on the Small Scale Food Processor Association.

Heritage Food Co-op
Click here to learn about the Heritage Food Co-op in Nanaimo.

Agriculture in the Classroom
Click here to go to BC's "Agriculture in the Classroom" website.

Island Farmers' Alliance
Click here to go the website of the Island Farmers' Alliance.

IOPA
Click here to visit the Island Organic Producers Association (IOPA).

Island Chefs' Collaborative
Click here to learn more about the Island Chef's Collaborative.

West Shore Harvest
Click here to learn what's happening on the West Shore.

CR-FAIR
Click here to learn more about the activities of the Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiative Roundtable.

Accommodations
Click here for info on Vancouver Island accommodations.

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You'll be happy to know that corn is now ready on the Saanich Peninsula! Everyone is busy so not a lot of news right now...

Tickets for the 2nd Annual Saanich Peninsula Harvest Feast go on sale on Wednesday, August 18. For more information, visit our Harvest Feast web page.

Here's a note from Fiona at Metchosin Farm: “The winter vegetable starts are out on the farm stand! Come out for oriental greens, broad beans, broccoli and many other varieties, with more coming out next week. There are some strawberry plants remaining and some even have ripe berries on them!”

The Cobble Hill Fair (August 27–29) is a real country fair set in the heart of the village of Cobble Hill. The fair kicks off on Friday night (August 27) with an outdoor concert featuring the TimeBenders and the Johnny Cash Tribute Band. Saturday is Fair Day, events including a pancake breakfast, parade, blacksmith demos, sheep dog trials, livestock and 4-H shows, horse shows, entertianment, lots of eats and more! On Sunday, take part in the 2nd Annual Celebration Dinner: "A Celebration of our Fair, featuring local Producers, Wineries and Music". Net proceeds go to the Cobble Hill Hall kitchen renovations. Sunday, August 29, 5–9pm
Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Ave, Cobble Hill. Cost: $65 per person
For tickets call George Baird at 250-743-4377 or Jocelyn Rowe at 250-743-3935. www.cobblehillfair.ca

Harry Burton would like you to know that the Salt Spring Island Apple Festival is on Sunday, October 3. This year's theme is "Kids and Apples – A Magical Combination". Stay tuned for updates.