Island Roots Market Co-operative.

[vanislandrev]

Do you buy and support local Farmer's markets during the spring-summer season? Would you like to see a year round Farmer's market in Nanaimo? If you would like to become a member/get involved, please visit the website or Facebook page.

[riverrat]

I don't have time to get involved, but I'm suddenly getting more interested in locally sourced food. If there was a farmer's market all winter and there were only onions, spinach, eggs, fish and turnips during the winter months, I would still go there every week.

[RyanCoffey]

I'm doing my part to help the co-op running too and am looking forward to having locally sourced food available in a brick and mortar location. It's good for Nanaimo on so many levels and it's only $10 (or more, as there are various options) to become a member of the co-op. check out the links above.

[vanislandrev]

I don't have time to get involved, but I'm suddenly getting more interested in locally sourced food. If there was a farmer's market all winter and there were only onions, spinach, eggs, fish and turnips during the winter months, I would still go there every week.

Yep, me too - it only makes sense. Keeps money and resources in the community!