The Sustainer Series features and celebrates long term farmers on the South Island.
This event series showcases the history, successes and challenges of sustaining farms and farmers in the South Vancouver Island region and addresses topics of regional concern.
Save the Date
First Wednesday of the month throughout the fall and winter
Wednesday November 6, 2024
Saanich Fairgrounds
Poplar Room 7:00 pm
Sustaining Farmer
Lorea Tomsin
Country Wools
Lorea a pillar at the Peninsula Country Market but a leader and teacher across the PNW and we are excited to have her kick off this season's meetings, sharing her experience with sheep, meat and value added products.
Regional Interest
Robin Tunnicliffe,
Chair of the Peninsula and Area Agriculture Commission
PAAC has been supporting South Island agriculture for the past 27 years.
PAAC was the spark that initiated establishing this Farmers Institute, and a supporter of all that we do.
Entry by cash donation.
Suggested donation $10
Please invest in the resilience and sustainability of this series!
Save the Date!
January 20-24, 2025
Farmer to Farmer Week Field Days
and Hands-on Workshops
Farmer to Farmer Conference
A Full Day of Learning
Join us all week January 20-24, 2025 for field days, networking, workshops, and discussions on all things farming. This event is a great opportunity for farmers to come together, share knowledge and learn from one another. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with fellow farmers and grow your skills.
See you there!
Registration coming soon.
Winter school for farmers!
Field Days Sponsored by:
The Business Series features workshops for increasing the capacity, resilience and sustainability of your farm business.
This event series showcases topics defined by our members. Become a member and work with us to promote sustainable farms.
Stay tuned for the summer field days Innovation Series.
- MEMBERSHIP
Interested in being a part of the South Island Farmers Institute?
The South Vancouver Island Farmers Institute represents a dynamic group of growers, producers, and agricultural supporters.
We are a local Institute founded and governed by farmers, for farmers and community members who support agriculture and growing. - We commit to supporting our members succeed in the business of farming and agriculture as a
- valued contributor to the social, economic and environmental fabric of the South Island's long term prosperity.
Our activities are membership driven; we work to improve agricultural land stewardship and food security.
We promote farming in the region through education, innovation, research and collaboration.
Annual Membership $25.00 - Farmer Memberships
- Voting memberships for Farms, Farmers and retired Farmers
- Friends of Farmers Memberships
- Non voting membership for all community members, organizations and businesses that support
agricultural pursuits and benefit from membership in the Institute.
