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We Are Local!

Imagine local food, year-round in the heart of downtown Fernie. An inspiring place where you can learn about your local farmers and food producers. A spot to stock up on delicious seasonal produce, while also strengthening the local food system. It’s like an indoor farmers’ market, twelve months a year. That’s Local!

 

Why Local?

Fernie imports almost 100% of the food sold in its grocery stores. Our famous mountains and cold climate conditions mean we only have 90 frost-free days to grow food. Fernie is also isolated, with a single road in and out, so weather events like floods or avalanches can cause delays. This means our community is more vulnerable to food instability. The demand for local food is growing, but many small producers struggle to find a reliable way to sell their products. 

Wildsight Elk Valley works to increase local food access. Wildsight opened Local in December 2020, and helps to strengthen our food system by supporting small farmers and food producers all year round.

Local aims to:

  • Increase year-round access to local food for Elk Valley residents and visitors
  • Provide a low-barrier entry for local producers
  • Cultivate a thriving, knowledgeable local food culture within the Elk Valley

Local provides a way for farmers and local food producers to sell their products and for customers to access local food. Local offers:

  • Storefront – Retail location in downtown Fernie selling local food
  • Online Market – Online store and payment system

Local is a social enterprise of Wildsight Elk Valley Branch, a not-for-profit based in Fernie, BC. Wildsight works to protect wildlife, water and wild places in the Elk Valley region of British Columbia.

Volunteer at Local

Local is a fantastic way to volunteer in the community and get to know some more folks. Visit their website to find out more.

 

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