With an increasing number of farms in the Cowichan Region and an increasing priority to shop locally, strategies are needed to help connect farmers and purchasers to capitalize on market opportunities. Growing Connections: a handbook for purchasers & farmers in the Cowichan Region is designed to help farmers and purchasers navigate the local food supply chain and strengthen the local food economy.
Growing Connections is a resource for farmers, chefs and retails purchasers, including vegetable agencies, distributors, wholesalers, grocery stores and harvest box programs.