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The Metchosin Agriculture Advisory Committee and the South Island Farmers Institute are inviting farmers and would-be farmers for an afternoon of learning and social time at Bilston Creek Farm from 2-5pm on March 31st. The topic for discussion is agri-tourism, and how local farmers can incorporate farm experiences into offerings to the public. Two speakers are coming to join us: Karma Brophy, a tourism development specialist and educator, and Rebecca Popodoulous from Keating Farm in Cowichan.
Karma will give farmers a summary of the breadth of agri-tourism opportunities that are possible in our region. She has worked closely with the Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable (CR-Fair )on the Flavour Trails marketing of farmers and farm products on the Saanich Peninsula. She has also been working on other tourism packages that could incorporate agri-tourism components for the Westshore region.
Rebecca Papadopoulos is a professional engineer, regenerative farmer, and co-owner of Keating Farm. She’s a passionate advocate for agri-tourism, food sovereignty, and rural community development, holding leadership roles in multiple regional organizations. Rebecca has come up against challenges from the regulatory framework and she will share her experiences with farmers and answer questions you might have about barriers to achieving your goals.
The day will be structured as follows: from 2-3pm will be social time and refreshments, providing an opportunity to check in with each other about plans for the upcoming season and challenges that we are experiencing. We will lead an informal discussion about the Metchosin Agricultural Area Plan and what you think the next priorities are for other workshop-style implementation activities.
Thank you for inquiring with the South Island Farmers Institute.
