Forrest Farm
Amanda and Ewan Forrest are the caring stewards of Forrest Farm in Salmo BC. They raise a colourful mix of beloved animals including free range quail, and they have recently begun supplying the Co-op with … Continue reading Forrest Farm
Farmers & Suppliers
Bee Greens
Hamsa and Pete from Bee Greens have been digging for decades and their relationship with the Co-op dates back to their beginnings. We are proud to carry their beautiful True Local organic garden starts, all … Continue reading Bee Greens
Fair Trade Month Essay Contest
May is Fair Trade month. Fair Trade is about better prices, decent working conditions and fair terms of trade for producers. It’s about supporting the development of thriving farmer and worker communities that have more … Continue reading Fair Trade Month Essay Contest
Chuckleberry
Jon Scott and the team at Chuckleberry Community Farm grow a variety of nourishing crops, but it’s their certified organic microgreens that have made them famous at the Kootenay Co-op. These superfood microgreens are packed with … Continue reading Chuckleberry
BDirty Co.
BDirty Co. deodorant is a 100% natural raw honey cream deodorant handmade in Vallican, BC. Kate, the creator of BDirty, is passionate about providing natural and effective alternatives to chemical commercial skincare. Her simple and … Continue reading BDirty Co.
Hummingbird Farm
Lana and Brad Braun of Hummingbird Farm grow their certified organic flowers, fruits and vegetables in Vallican, BC, on the banks of the Slocan River. Lana began to supply the Co-op with her beautiful flower bouquets in 2016, … Continue reading Hummingbird Farm
Kootenay Kombucha
Lavinia Lidstone of Kootenay Kombucha has grown her company into a Kootenay household name, while staying joyfully true to her roots and vision. This small batch brewery is located in the Slocan Valley and is … Continue reading Kootenay Kombucha
Kootenay Organic Growers Society and the Kootenay Co-op: A True Local Partnership
About the Kootenay Organic Growers Society Did you know that here in the Kootenays we are fortunate enough to have our own regional organic certifying organization? The Kootenay Organic Growers Society (KOGS) is a local … Continue reading Kootenay Organic Growers Society and the Kootenay Co-op: A True Local Partnership
Cripple Crow Ranch
Chicken Farmer Tamara Smith raises certified organic pastured poultry with a beautiful blend of love, respect, humour and gratitude. Speaking to Tamara about Cripple Crow Ranch – from the joy of watching a chick take … Continue reading Cripple Crow Ranch
Jerseyland Organics
Jerseyland Organics is a beautiful dairy of well-loved Jersey cows, cared for by Jeremy and Keely deVries and their three young daughters. Located in Grand Forks, BC, Jerseyland produces wholesome yogurt and raw milk cheeses … Continue reading Jerseyland Organics