Society Info

History

The Pender Island Community Farmland Acquisition Project was registered as a Society in November of 2009 by a group of Penderites who saw opportunity to improve local food self-sufficiency, preserve farmland and local farming knowledge, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and involve the community in producing local, healthy food.

Our mission statement:

To acquire and steward Pender Island community farmland:

• to be held in perpetuity for sustainable food production;
• to encourage community involvement in local, sustainable food production and consumption;
• to provide community members with access to the land while increasing knowledge and practices of sustainable farming;
• to create more farmers and increase food security on the Pender Islands.

We have a vision of a farmland trust that supports sustainable agriculture, producing local healthy food and increasing food self-sufficiency on Pender Island, while combining ecological conservation, education and community. Community-owned and protected land will provide access to farmland for a new generation of young farmers, help preserve local farming knowledge, and create possibilities for educational, social and cultural programs for our community.

Teams

The Farmland Project relies on dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers, either active on a Team or coming out occasionally to help with special events or programs.

Our current teams include:

• Activities and Outreach
• Communication
• Fundraising
• Land Acquisition
• Land Management

If you are interested in joining a team or want to learn more about a team, visit the Teams page.

Mixed farming at Haliburton Farm - Flowers, Herbs, Berries and Veggies

2011 Board of Directors

Anna Lundeen
Elizabeth Montague
Nori Pope
Jodi Schamberger
Matilda te Hennepe
Colin Watson
Renee Watson

More info on our 2011 Board of Directors.

Membership

Members have a wide-range of interest and expertise, including farmers, conservationists, market gardeners, builders, teachers, artists, young families & retirees. Within the membership is a wealth of skills and expertise.

Membership is an important way you can support the Farmland Project, through your participation and $10/yr annual membership. This membership fee contributes to funding the Farmland Project’s operating expenses, events and projects, which in turn raises funds for our goal of land acquisition and stewardship. Sign up for membership here.

Constitution and Bylaws

Read the Farmland Project’s Constitution and Bylaws here.