About Us
The Island's farming collective
Brought to you by the Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association, the Island Farm Fresh Guide is your source for local farmers across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. With a directory of 56 farms, you can find farm-fresh fruits and vegetables in your own backyard, whether you live in Victoria, the Western Communities, the Cowichan Valley, or up Island – and anywhere in between.
Bringing farm-fresh food to your table
Our farmers invite you to visit their farms for your everyday fruits and vegetables. Beyond berries and beets, they bring you Island-raised meats, ciders and wines, plants, furniture and much, much more. Plus, our members participate in farmers’ markets across the Island, so you can buy local wherever you are. Farm-to-table has never been easier.
President's Message
From the desk of Dan Ponchet
As we step into another growing season on Vancouver Island, our local farmers are once again hard at work—planting crops, raising livestock, tending beehives, and crafting exceptional ciders. We’re proud to present the 38th edition of the Island Farm Fresh Guide, your trusted resource for finding and supporting local food producers.
For nearly four decades, our mission has remained the same: to connect our communities with the incredible farmers, growers, and makers of Southern Vancouver Island. In a time when global supply chains feel uncertain, there’s never been a more important moment to invest in local food systems. By choosing to shop at farmers’ markets, independent grocers that carry local products, and restaurants that prioritize locally sourced ingredients, you’re strengthening the backbone of our region’s agriculture.
The guide is just the beginning—visit our members’ websites and follow them on social media for updates on seasonal offerings, market locations, and the freshest ingredients available. Every dollar spent on local food is a direct investment in our farmers, our land, and our shared future.
From all of us at the Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association, thank you for your ongoing support. Your choice to buy local helps ensure a vibrant, resilient, and delicious future for our island.