Haley Smith

I started getting into local food during my chef training at George Brown College, where I became more interested in where food comes from and how it relates to our health and the environment. When I moved to BC to study holistic nutrition at Pacific Rim College that’s when it really struck me how our food system is related to so many health & environmental concerns today. I’ve had the privilege of working and volunteering on over 10 small organic farms across Canada. I feel responsible for contributing something of meaning and positive change and right now I believe that my small part in a brighter future is providing fresh, clean, nutritious vegetables. It fills me with joy to be able to provide tasty vegetables to you all, thanks for your continued support and enthusiasm!

Colin "Paddy" Paterson

I first became interested in small scale organic farming while WWOOFing ( WorldWide Opportunities on Organic Farms) around Vancouver Island in 2012. Since then, I have spent lots of time on multiple farms and market gardens across BC and Ontario, learning from many successful growers. I was educated through Gaia College, where I gained knowledge about growing food ecologically and sustainably. I also started to educate myself about the food system, where most of our food comes from and how it is grown. Food security is becoming a bigger issue with climate change and locally grown food can be part of the solution. I feel everyone should have access to healthy fresh food that is grown free from chemical pesticides. But also, I just love growing food and am excited to offer what we grow.