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and valley weather patterns, it is no surprise that the history of agricul- Further, there are community members such as Pius Bueler and Vince
ture in the Lardeau Valley is rich. Historically, the Lardeau Valley saw the McIntyre who have been gardening and farming for so many decades in
rise and fall of a bustling fruit (cherry/apple) economy in the days of the the Lardeau Valley that they are as much a part of the landscape as the
SS Moyie, supported several families in beef and dairy cattle, harboured soil they (still) work.
Roy Lake’s seed potato farm, had a short-lived deer farm to supplement The challenge is and has always been getting the incredible food grown in
Europe’s demand for venison after the Chernobyl disaster contaminat- this amazing place to the markets where people can get it. With our cul-
ed their usual sources, and even had a tulip farm to supplement crops ture beginning to return to values such as eating local, ensuring local food
destroyed in Holland during WW1. In more recent history, the Lardeau security, and supporting the local economy, this is beginning to change.
Valley boasts pioneers in the organic vegetable movement in the West More people than ever are seeking out their local food sources. That is why
Kootenay: Tipiland has Kootenay Organic Growers (KOGS) certification we want to make sure you know about our incredible agriculture economy
number 001 and McIntyre Farm has number 008! in the Lardeau Valley, and where you can access the bounty!!