Sociocracy for Foodlands?

On May 17, 2023 Foodlands took a step further in the direction of a new governance model called Sociocracy by discussing and practicing some aspects of this governance model at our AGM. Leading up to the AGM, a working group or circle met every two weeks starting in March to …
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Building a Life Boat

Ben Kadel of the Life Boat Academy on South Pender Island first contacted the Foodlands Cooperative seeking knowledge, ideas, and expertise on how to own land in common for community good. Heather took it on to work with the group to purchase 47 acres of mixed wooded hills and beautiful …
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The Legal Literacy Guide

In the summer of 2021 the Foodlands Cooperative of BC published Your Land, Your Legacy: A Farm and Foodlands Owner’s Guide. The Guide is expressly designed for owners of farm and food-provisioning lands who wish to create a legacy by preserving their land for generations to come. The Legal...
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True Potato Seed Project

Here at Lohbrunner Community Farm we are passionate about sustainable farming and land stewardship. Along with that comes a strong desire to actively work on solutions for farmers and gardeners in the face of climate change. After participating in a Crop-Climate project put on by the folks at heritagepotato.ca a...
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