This ALR farm is owned by the Provincial Government and leased to TLC which is partnering with KALE Society and farmer Stephen Gallagher in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. This partnership will strive to permanently protect this diverse and productive farm.
More Information: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership of mutual commitment between a farm and a community of supporters which provides a direct link between the production and consumption of food. A CSA is a mutually beneficial relationship in which a farm supports the community’s needs for fresh, nutritious, wholesome food, and community support allows farmers to devote their energies to sustainable farming practices. Wildcrafting involves harvesting wild, naturally occurring plants without impacting the surrounding environment. Examples of wildcrafted species include: fiddleheads, huckleberries, and tree saps. KALE Society plans to improve and maintain the hedgerows to create diverse habitat for birds, beneficial insects and an educational resource for people to learn about native plants and birds. CSA helps to establish a sense of community and encourages land stewardship. Members are encouraged to visit the farm, explore the gardens, have picnics, or volunteer as often as they wish. Harvest and volunteer parties will be held when extra hands are needed. Annual membership dues will be used to make the necessary investments in the development of the infrastructure and productive capacity of Nicomekl Community Organic Farm. Currently, 80 families belong to the KALE CSA Society. Individuals wishing to obtain shares in the farm’s harvest should contact Nathan Creek Organic Farm at http://www.nathancreek.ca/. Additional information about the farm can be obtained from K.A.L.E. at www.kale.vcn.bc.ca. |
