| This organic farm demonstrates the value of conserving both wetland habitat and productive farmland in the midst of urban development.
 Gord Forbes restoring the wetland on their property by planting native vegetation.
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Contact:
Gord and Steve Forbes
Address:
37052 87th Street
RR 4, S10, C6
Oliver, BC
V0H 1T0
Phone:
(250) 498-4264
Email:
gordforbes@cablerocket.com
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Apples, Pears
Asian Pears, Kiwis
Apricots, Plums, Prunes
Nectarines, Peaches
Blueberries
Tomatoes
Melons
Peppers
Eggplant
Carrots
Cucumbers
Garlic
Onions
Honey
Danzelle’s Hot Sauces
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In season – usually June 20 until frost
Cafe opening summer, 2010 serving fruit pies, ice cream, coffee
Info Gazebo and trail
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Buy Low Foods (Oliver)
Kelowna Farmers’ Market
Grand Forks Farmers’ Market
Revelstoke Farmers’ Market |
 More Information:
The Forbes Family has a deep appreciation for the small part of a once expansive wetland area that they have been able to protect from urban encroachment. A trail around the wetland enables neighbours and school children to share in watching this place and learning about its wildlife species. The wetland on the Forbes’ farm is a nesting habitat and an important stop-over for migrating species.
The Forbes’ Family Farm itself represents an important community link to the heritage of family farming in an area where urban encroachment is overtaking agricultural lands as rapidly as wild lands. They continue to bring a creative approach to their initiatives, working with the unique landscape and climate of this region to bring a diverse range of products to local markets.
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