The Urban Farmer

01/03/2024

Do I know anyone locally who has a metal detector I could borrow for a couple of hours?

12/02/2023

FINAL WEEK TO REGISTER FOR FOOD, FARMS AND FORESTS - CUBA 2024!

As we move into the longer nights of winter, and times of dreaming and planning for our gardens and farms, I invite you to join us on a winter trip that I know will inspire and motivate you!

The dates are February 06-21, 2023

Ever since my first trip to Cuba more than 15 years ago, I continue to be amazed by what Cuban farmers and self-provisioners are able to accomplish in such challenging circumstances. That is what has kept me going back 39 times!

I invite you to come and join us as we meet with organic farmers, permaculture practitioners, urban producers and Cubans involved in the ongoing quest for food security in that country. This program offers you a window into the Cuban story that you would never be able to access in the tourist bubble.

This trip will take us from one end of the country to the other, from cities to the country side, from farms to forests, from Cuba's burgeoning private restaurant scene (paladars) to eco-retreats!

THERE ARE ONLY TWO MORE SPOTS FOR THIS PROGRAM AND YOU MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 10!

Whether you are a farmer, gardener, food security advocate, or just Cuba curious - ALL are welcome!

Follow this link to find out more: http://www.theurbanfarmer.ca/cuba-2024

Oh - and of course we'll visit some of the incredible cultural, historical and artistic sites that make Cuba such a rich and exciting place to be!

Hasta Pronto!!

Explore Cuba’s Organic Revolution - February 6 to 21, 2024

03/30/2022

12/04/2020

Hey Friends - Donna Balzer interviewed me for her podcast regarding lessons from Cuba for our food security during our pandemic. It has me missing my "second home" tremendously.
Disfrutan!!

Food Security Lessons Learned from Cuba. How Cuba’s drastic food reform system will help us grow. With Ron Berezan, The Urban Farmer

08/23/2020

Hey Vancouver friends! Time to get your order in for organically grown fresh produce from our cooperative farm in Powell River and dropped off at your door! Deadline to order is Tuesday night!

Blueberry Commons Farm Delivery to Vancouver and the Lower Sunshine Coast!
Hello Local Food Lovers!
We are planning a second trip down the lower coast and to Vancouver with an ever-expanding range of cooperatively grown farm fresh produce. This delivery will happen on Thursday, August 27. The deadline for orders is midnight, Tuesday August 25th.
Available for this order will be:
Acorn Squash
Basil (fresh by the bunch)
Beans (yellow snap)
Beets (with greens)
Broccoli florets
Blueberries (limit of 4 pounds per order)
Cabbage - green and purple
Cantaloupe (limited availability)
Carrots (rainbow colours)
Cucumbers (pickling - large quantities available)
Cucumbers (fresh eating larger sizes)
Kabocha Squash (“Sunshine’) variety
Kale (Curly leaf and Lacinto)
Lettuce (head varieties)
Mixed Greens (by the bag)
Onions (fresh yellow, white and red)
Potatoes (new, tender red and cream coloured ‘Clancy’ variety)
Rainbow Chard
Tomatoes (mix of varieties)
Turnips (purple tops, great keepers)
Zucchini (mix of 5 types!)
To order go to: blueberrycommons.ca/shop. Payment in advance by E-transfer.
Minimum order is $40.00. Orders must be received by midnight on Tuesday, August 25th. Delivery will be drop off at your door during daytime hours. People living outside of the City of Vancouver can arrange for pick-up at a central Vancouver location.
Our food is grown organically in highly fertile, healthy soil. Blueberry Commons is a cooperative venture committed to sustainability and community engagement for positive change.
Thank you for supporting local agriculture!

Pre-buy your produce online and pick up at Farm Gate sales Monday to Friday, 12:00-5:00pm. Orders and payment must be received by 4 pm the day before pickup.