by manager | Oct 15, 2018 | Agriculture, Food Insecurity, Food Security, Local Government, Policy
The Central Okanagan Food Policy Council asked the District of Peachland election candidates some important questions on the topic of food security. Karen Mustard took the time to respond to our questions. Thanks so much Karen! Question 1: Across BC, only 5% of the...
by manager | Oct 15, 2018 | Agriculture, Food Insecurity, Food Security, Local Government, Policy
The Central Okanagan Food Policy Council asked the District of Lake Country election candidates some important questions on the topic of food security. Unfortunately we did not heard back from any of the candidates. There are number of candidates that elected due to...
by manager | Oct 15, 2018 | Agriculture, Food Insecurity, Food Security, Local Government, Policy
The Central Okanagan Food Policy Council asked the City of West Kelowna election candidates some important questions on the topic of food security. Here is who responded from the City of West Kelowna: Jerome Chung, Joe Gluska, Doug Findlater, Winston Wammer, Gord...
by manager | Oct 15, 2018 | Agriculture, Food Insecurity, Food Security, Local Government, Policy
The Central Okanagan Food Policy Council asked the City of Kelowna election candidates some important questions on the topic of food security. Here is who responded from the City of Kelowna: Gail Given, Ryan Donn, Luke Stack, Wayne Carson, Gord Lovegrove, Colin Basran...
by manager | Jul 18, 2018 | Agriculture, Policy, Research
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Institute for Sustainable Food System (ISFS) has officially started the Okanagan Bioregion Food System Project! What is a bioregion?! The ISFS describes bioregions as areas that share similar topography, plant and animal life, and...
by manager | Jun 20, 2018 | Good Food Box
Getting a community project like the Good Food Box off the ground takes the support of community members and organizations. First came the financial support, then came the logistical support. The Good Food Box Supporters include: ...
by manager | Jun 6, 2018 | Good Food Box
So what’s the deal with this Good Food Box? Why do we need a Good Food Box? Why is the Central Okanagan Food Policy Council trying one out in the Central Okanagan? We’re glad you asked! First, let’s go over what a Good Food Box is. Good Food Box program run all...
by manager | Apr 14, 2018 | Agriculture, Policy
Over the past year, the Central Okanagan Food Policy Council has had to opportunity to provide input on local government temporary farm worker housing regulation. Last year, we submitted letters to the City of Kelowna and the Regional District of the Central...
by manager | Apr 3, 2018 | Agriculture, Policy
In 2017, the City of Kelowna recently went through the process of updating their agriculture plan, and it was endorsed by City Council summer 2017. Agriculture is very important for the City of Kelowna, 55% of the land base in Kelowna is zoned for agriculture use! ...
by manager | Nov 27, 2017 | COFPC News
The Central Okanagan Food Policy Council is looking for board members to join our team! The COFPC’s AGM is coming up on December 7, 2017, and there is opportunity to join our board! While we welcome new board members at any time, the AGM is a good time to learn about...
