Community Gardens: Growing Connections

Welcome to the Connected To The Land Podcast, sponsored by Peavey Mart.

On this week's show, Ian learns all about the Butler Urban Farm Project from his very special guests Chris Torres and Bonnie Klohn. Chris is the Urban Farm Manager and Bonnie is the Finance and Policy Lead of the Kamloops Food Policy Council.

Started in 2015, the Butler Urban Farm Project’s goals have been to grow as much food as possible in their modest urban garden, and also to provide opportunities for people in the community to engage in the food growing process. Currently run by the Kamloops Food Policy Council, the project has increased community interest in growing food and self-sufficiency. Everything they grow is organic, and they draw from principles of permaculture and regenerative agriculture to create rich, productive soil that can produce nutrient-rich vegetables. In 2020, the Kamloops Food Policy Council was awarded the annual Community Agricultural Grant from Peavey Industries for the project.



www.kamloopsfoodpolicycouncil.com

Thanks once again to this week's sponsor Peavey Mart.

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