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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSOREQUEST TO APPEAR AS A DELEGATION
DATE: December 22, 2014 Committee of the WholeTOPIC: 2014 Food Secur ity AssessmentPROPOSAL: Report on Nelsons food security assets, gaps and
recommendationsPROPOSED BY: Staff
_______________________________________________________________ANALYSIS SUMMARY:Project Coordinator Marya Skrypiczajko and Councillor Batycki have requested
opportunity to present the Food Security Asset Mapping and Needs Analysis reCouncil.
BENEFITS OR DISADVANTAGES AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS:Food security has been identified as an important issue in the Citys Path to 20Sustainability Strategy. This project helps both the community and the City to understand the food security assets that exist in the municipality and gauge theservices and needs of the community.
LEGISLATIVE IMPACTS, PRECEDENTS, and POLICIES:It i ithi C il d t d th it t h th d l ti
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August 19, 2014
For Immediate Release:
Nelson Tackles Food Security Asset Mapping and Needs Analysis
The Nelson Food Cupboard Society and the City of Nelson have embarked on a Food Sec
Mapping and Gaps and Needs Analysis project to better understand the food security assets
within the municipality, as well as the gaps in services and distinct needs of our community.
will create a visual map of the food security assets in Nelson and a report prioritizing th
needs, along with program, partnership and policy recommendations for improved food secu
City.
The community identified food security as an important issue in our Official Community Pla
to 2040research and now we are working to better understand what businesses, services anexist in Nelson and are working well, as well as identifying where the holes in our food syst
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City of Nelson
2014 FOOD SECURITY ASSESSMENTAn analysis of the communitys food security assets and gaps,
along with community-developed recommendations
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The Food Security Asset Mapping and Gap Analysis project was a partnersh
Nelson and the Nelson Food Cupboard Society, and was completed in 2014
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I n t r o d u c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M e t h o d o l o g y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Community Food Security Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gaps and Opportunities
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Executive Summary
The City of Nelson 2014 Food Security Assessment brought together
social service organizations, businesses, health organizations, schoo
members to review Nelsons current level of food security, identify s
and discuss opportunities, strategize for a more food secure future,
networks to work toward the goals. This report aims to educate mu
and community members on the current status of Nelsons food sys
recommendations for improvement.
Nelsons Ocial Community Plan contains the following food securi
All Nelsonites have access to aordable nutritious food tha
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Introduction
Food security is important to the citizens of Nelson, yet a challenge to a
city with limited arable land, many vulnerable people, and no single loc
centred activities, including education, coordination and planning. Fortunique businesses and non-prot organizations work to overcome thes
supporting farmers from the surrounding rural areas, creating equitabl
vulnerable populations, and oering networking and educational oppo
Nelsons considerable human assets, more needs to be done to put the
a path to true food security.
This report maps out existing assets (including public policy, infrastruct
organizations, programs and knowledge), discusses gaps in the local fooutlines opportunities and recommendations to the City and the comm
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In addition to serving its 10,000 citizens, Nelson is the market centre fo
people from the surrounding region, and thus the economic hub for ma
food businesses. In BC, the average household (2.5 people) in a commu30,000 spends $6,843 per year on food4and altogether West Kootenay
$266,000,000 on food annually. Only an estimated 5% of that is produce
95% of grocery dollars leaving the region, clearly there is viable econom
the local food production industry.
Nelson has a strong showing of food security assets for a community o
There are farmers markets, natural food retail co-ops, value-added sm
progressive food access services for people living in poverty, food skillsprograms for seniors and youth, many engaged citizens and food syste
the food secure vision of the City.
Even with this diverse asset set, many challenges remain. Farmers strug
farm businesses economically viable: they lack nancing support, exten
(on-farm education), and a broad customer base. Often they rely on o
support their farming endeavours. In general, there is a lack of underst
cost of food based on the cost of farm land and the amount of labour afor sustainable food production making locally produced food seem to
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Specically, they would like:
A greater commitment to food security by elected ocials;
To participate on a food policy council alongside City represeTo be involved in programs that support farmers and vulnera
Priority food security projects to be supported by local funde
To be able to purchase locally grown/produced foods from m
businesses;
Improved coordination among stakeholders; and
Citizens of Nelson to be able to produce more of their own f
Food Security exists for a community when Everyone has assured access to adequate, appropriate and personalfood in a way that does not damage self-respect;
People are able to earn a living wage by growing, producing, proces
retailing and serving food;
The quality of land, air and water are maintained and enhanced for fgenerations; and
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Methodology
In May, 2014, the City of Nelson received a Healthy Communities Cap
grant from Plan H for a food security asset mapping and gap analysis
saw the need for such an assessment due to:Recognition by City Council of insucient knowledge of the local
to support planning and decision making relating to the goals art
A desire by City Council to better understand how to play a la
supporting food security;
Awareness by social service agencies that vulnerable popula
support to achieve food security;
Awareness of the lack of networking and partner developme
for all those working in the food system;
Awareness that the local farmers Nelson relies on face many
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Inform strategic planning, resource allocation, and policy devel
City, businesses, funders and community organizations; and
Build and strengthen partnerships and networks.
The main methods of information collection and analysis were:
The input of a Steering Committee comprised of a City Councill
nutritionist, community health facilitator, food bank coordinato
food producers representative;
Two four-hour community consultations with 35 people from v
related backgrounds and areas of expertise;
Phone interviews with 10 people unable to attend the communconsultations (an additional 20 stakeholders were invited, but u
participate); and
A review of community plans, municipal best practices, and rec
food security reports and guides related to the Columbia Basin
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Community Food Security Assets
Participants in the community consultations identied food security
in the following ve categories: public policy, infrastructure, organiz
and knowledge. The appendices list all categories in detail.
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Section 2.0, Community Vision and Goalsincludes the Food, Foo
Agriculture Goal from the Path to 2040 Sustainability Strategy All Nelsonites have access to aordable, nutritious food that
a socially just and environmentally sustainable manner. The loc
robust, resilient and integrated with other sustainable regiona
systems.
Section 4.3, Housing notes that (p.45): secure sources of h
aordable food continue to be key issues facing the communi
Section 4.4, Healthy Living & Social Well Being, includes a sect
Security (p.48), which provides the denition of food security
o Food Security has been identied as an important issue bInitiatives such as farmers markets and community garde
promoted within the City of Nelson as a way to alleviate t
security. There is a movement toward food self-reliance a
to several community food groups and initiatives designe
food security.
Also in the section on Healthy Living & Social Well Being, the fol
are listed (p.50):14. The City will explore ways to ensure availability and acces
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Infrastructure
Nelson has a variety of food security infrastructure assets currently a
the public, including commercial kitchens, small community garden smunicipally owned greenhouses. Participants in the community cons
Nelson Path to 2040 Food, Food Security Agriculture Objectives:1. Ensure availability and accessibility of nutritious whole foods.
2. Participate in a coordinated approach to support farmers access to th
resources they need in order to maximize regional food production, pr
distribution.
3. Support and encourage food production, processing and storage with
both the commercial level and individual level.
4. Inspire a greater understanding of the local / global food system and avresources to build community capacity and to foster more informed, et
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SEEDS Cit
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Organizations and Individuals
Citizens of Nelson and the surrounding area benet from a wide arra
non-prot organizations, faith communities, and talented individualsachieve greater food security for the community. They are growing,
selling and serving food; they are tackling challenging issues, such as
access for all and the struggles of modern day farmers; they are edu
and funding important community projects.
The food businesses in Nelson are very diverse. This assessment focu
inventorying those that support local farmers and producers, howevcompiled in the appendix is not exhaustive. The Kootenay Co-op is a
foods store that sells as much locally produced food as it can source
sells locally produced food in many of its departments, Ellisons Mar
shelves with much local fare, and Burrells corner store sells locally p
bread, coee and more. Many restaurants, bakeries and caterers buy
farmers whenever possible, which generally means when products a
and aordable. Notable businesses include the Hume Hotel, the Koo
and the All Seasons Caf. There are a few value-added food businessproduce from nearby farms, such as Soups in Season, based in Uphil
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Program, administered by the Regional District of Central Kootenay
including the City of Nelson. The Kootenay Co-op, the Nelson and Dis
and service clubs also nancially support many food security program
All educational institutes surveyed said their students have a keen in
security programming. They try to incorporate some learning oppor
curriculum, but none have specic food security courses or classes.
There are many individuals in Nelson who contribute positively to th
food security. Interior Health has a community nutritionist who supp
municipal and community initiatives, and the School Districts HealthSchools Coordinator supports sta and students to improve their he
diet. Individuals and elders with food skills knowledge abound and s
knowledge of growing, cooking and preserving food with friends, ne
groups, social services, and others.
The farmers that supply the local businesses and sell their goods at t
markets are a very critical asset to Nelsons food security, even thou
outside of city limits. There is not one farm within Nelson, yet 30,000consumed here every day Numerous Nelsonites frequent the farme
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Programs
Nelson is fortunate to have a wide range of food security programs t
various populations from seniors to children, and people who canno
food to people who want to grow more of their own. These program
by non-prot organizations, businesses, schools and faith communit
desire to improve community food security.
Sixteen dierent programs support vulnerable populations with acc
Kootenay Co-opThe Kootenay Co-op is one of the biggest retailers of local food in the Kis owned by 12,500 community members. To support local food produc
information package and business mentorship are freely available to all
vendors. The Co-ops outreach program includes health, wellness and c
a website with recipes and relevant food security articles; and grant op
students and community organizations.
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class with an emphasis on preparing healthy meals using locally sour
that is very popular with students. MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition,
by the Nelson and District Community Complex (NDCC), is targeted a
olds and teaches them about healthy lifestyles and eating well. Selki
culinary school at the Tenth Street Campus and oers food skills con
courses, such as Food Safe, wildcrafting, and permaculture gardenin
and the Kootenay Co-op oer food-related workshops and lectures t
the Kootenay Co-op also oers cooking classes. Earth Matters does
education at the Baker Street and Cottonwood Falls Farmers Marke
social service organizations oer food skills classes to their clients. In
Salvation Army has been teaching slow cooker classes and the Nelsohas oered food preservation, gardening and bread-making worksh
Community Futures hosts business advisory programs that are availa
farmers and food processing business owners.
There are also several lively annual events that are educational and c
food culture. The West Kootenay EcoSociety organizes the spring Ga
Baker Street, the Edible Garden Tour in August, and the Fall Fair at Co
Farmers Market in September. Jon Steinman hosts the DeconstructFestival in the fall All events are well attended
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making. Additionally listed are websites operated by community bus
citizens that share knowledge on food skills and the food system.
Kootenay Lake Regional Food Systemsby Paris Marshall Smith describ
provincial government can support and strengthen the Kootenay La
food system through the building of infrastructure and networks. M
recommended actions could be community-led as well. Food Banks o
Basinby the Golden Food Bank highlights 19 food banks across the b
great diversity amongst their programming, and similarities in the ch
face: uncertainty of funding, inability to provide enough highly nutrit
inadequate storage spaces, and challenges maintaining sta and volan Age Friendly Communityby Janice Murphy details the priorities an
food access, of the growing senior population in the Nelson area.
Two key reports can inform City leaders involvement in food securit
in Local Foodpublished by the Association of Municipalities of Ontar
municipalities regarding best practices to support and promote thei
industries. It discusses the benets of a thriving local food industry a
food strategies and practices available to municipalities, along with cfrom communities of various sizes with various approaches Municip
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Gaps & Opportunities
The discussions at the community consultations illustrated a need for
policies, advocacy, coordination, infrastructure development, program
funding that support regional farmers, vulnerable populations in our cthe general public. The specic gaps were logically split into three cate
development, community development, and social development. Man
exist to improve these sectors; specic recommendations developed b
members are included in the following text and accompanying tables,
background information, roles for the City, roles for community group
partners, necessary resources, and suggested timelines.
It is worth noting that the Rural Development Institute at Selkirk Colundertaking a region-wide food security assessment and will be able
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with HVAC systems, such as the mall and the hospital. Th
economic development opportunity.
b. Citizens are not allowed to keep chickens and bees for t
production. The City can remove bylaw restrictions curr
c. The lack of edible trees in city parks. To avoid the conic
that has been perceived in the past, the City can partner
organization that can manage the harvest for distributio
community food outlets.
d. The lack of active community garden space. The old tran
site can become a new park with edible gardens and a g
Gardens need to be large enough to grow signicant am
there must be water infrastructure. Sucient capacity m
manage the gardens.
2. Form a municipal food policy council consisting of a City Coun
variety of stakeholders.
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g. Annually reporting to council on the progress of the foo
identied in this assessment, and pointing out emerging
h. Creating networking and planning opportunities for com
3. Improve coordination for strategic investments in food securi
systems priorities.
This will address the following:
a. The lack of collaboration amongst funders to address fopriorities. Meetings are needed between the Columbia B
Osprey Community Foundation, the City of Nelson and t
other possible funders. A reliable group, such as a food
must provide the funders with up-to-date information.
b. The lack of funding specically directed at food security
projects. A percentage of annual Community Initiative P
could be allocated to projects that support the food syspercentage allocation for arts and culture
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Recommendations to City Leaders
Provide a Nelson Hydro subsidy or rebate to businesses or organization
develop greenhouses for food production.
Remove bylaw restrictions related to hen and bee keeping.
Develop the former transfer station into a garden with fruit trees, nut t
ample community garden space and a greenhouse that could also be u
community.Plant fruit and nut trees in existing parks.
Designate a Council representative to a food policy council and provide
space and sta support.
Participate in meetings with funders to discuss food-related priorities.
Develop guidelines and decide on a percentage of Community Initiative
funds to be allocated to food security projects.
R d ti t C it G
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The expansion of markets for regional agriculture products g
more opportunities to buy local and keep their money suppor
businesses.
Direct farmer-consumer sales improving farmers prots.Food processing activities (e.g. slaughter and processing of m
locally contributing to the local economy and potentially resu
percentage of the nished product staying in the community
Other food-related activities such as transportation, distribut
creating local jobs.
Farmers markets having many positive impacts.
Agriculture is an established sector of the regional economy, but is c
challenged by evolving food regulations and insucient support. Ac
2011 Census of Agriculture, there were 552 farms operating in the Re
of Central Kootenay. Total gross farm receipts were $34,353,451 and
almost $6 million in wages and salaries.6To illustrate the challenges,
also showed a huge decline in the number of animals on farm, with m
of what they were in 2001. The RDCK Agriculture plan surmises that
to the Provincial Meat Inspection Regulations that were introduced regulations prohibited on-farm slaughter of livestock for the sale of
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c. Unrealized production capacity of local farms.
d. No local abattoir exists; farmers and hobby farmers must
or Creston to have their animals slaughtered if they are gmeat. An abattoir close to Nelson is necessary. A public ed
about the benets of having an abattoir near Nelson is im
some people will be opposed to the idea.
e. Insucient farm extension services (on-farm education for f
partners must work together to provide the critical on-site p
information farmers need and currently cannot access in cos
Kamloops Urban Agriculture and Food SysStrategyAn example of a city advocating for a strong, local food system is Kamlo
Urban Agriculture and Food Systems Strategy. Food security is a key co
both the 2009 Kamloops Social Plan and the 2010 Sustainable Kamloops
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The demand forlocal food faroutstrips ourcurrent supply.Even with 100 pluslocal suppliers(who were paid$2M for their
goods in 2013), wedont come closeto having enoughlocal food on ourshelves. We areexcited for a time
when local farms andfood businesses will supply the majority (or at
Farmer Vince McIntyre delivers potatoes to
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Recommendations to City Leaders
Promote local food production capacity as real and a vibrant economic
community development opportunity.
Lobby for removal of subsidies to agribusiness and the creation of subs
for small farmers.
Articulate why an abattoir is necessary, and encourage the RDCK to do
inventory to identify suitable sites.Lobby the provincial government, the Association of Kootenay Boundar
Government and the Columbia Basin Trust to create extension services
Include an economic development fund for agriculture in the strategic p
and then allocate funding to it in 2016 and beyond.
Champion the creation of one facility that meets many needs of local fa
oer a cheap lease for available land and/or an existing building.
R d ti t C it G
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Sixteen programs exist to help feed citizens living in poverty, requiri
of time, money and resources. Most are band-aid programs and are
Nelson. Best practices in the food security eld demonstrate the nee
programs together and focus on capacity-building programs that hepeople improve their diets and health.
As the number of vulnerable people in our community is rising, so ar
Participants in this food assessment pointed out that all this informa
argument that Nelson needs to address poverty in the community.
Schools also play an important role in creating healthy people and lifschools in Nelson are challenged with limited resources (time and m
and maintain all the programs that would benet their students.
The top social development priorities identied by participants in thi
assessment are:
1. Create a community food centre where food security organiz
resources and network.
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e. The lack of food skills and community kitchen programmi
community needs a wide selection of cooking and garden
particularly for vulnerable populations, and ideally in loca
are already comfortable with. People living in poverty canhealthy meals from inexpensive whole foods and grow so
food, knowledgeable citizens can share their expertise, an
learn more.
f. The lack of volunteer coordination within Nelson. A part-t
coordinator could assess the volunteer needs of all organ
maintain this information and act as a central contact poi
wanting to volunteer.
g. School children participate in no or very little food skills p
outside of home economics classes. Organizations that ca
skills eld trips for school children can contact the Health
Promoting Coordinator to plan eld trip opportunities. Id
be a website listing many opportunities that interested te
as a planning tool.
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Recommendations to City Leaders
Support the creation of a community food centre, and in the short term
with Community Initiatives Program funding.
Lobby the Columbia Basin Trust and other major funders to support the
of a community food centre.
Fund food skills programming through the Community Initiatives Progra
Lobby the Columbia Basin Trust by passing a resolution recommending funding cycles.
Recommendations to Community Groups
One organization can spearhead a community food centre project in co
with all others that can be involved.
Social service organizations can host coordinating and networking mee
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C l i
Food Skills w
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Adrian Leslie
Rural Development Institute
Becky Quirk
Seniors Coordinating Society
Bob AdamsCity Council
Candace Batycki
City Council
Corrine Younie
The Age Friendly Community
Initiative
Kim Charlesworth
Nelson Food Cupboard Society,
Kootenay Boundary Regional Food
Producers Co-op
Krista Webb
Development Services, City ofNelson
Lee Reid
SEEDS
Louise Poole
School District #8
Ruth Fraser
Kootenay Organic
Sandra Hartline
St. Saviours Food
Shauna TeareWest Kootenay Pe
Sue Anne Smith
Ellisons Market
Tara Stark
Community Nutrit
Health Authority
Appendix A
Participants
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Appendix B
Public Policies Assets
POLICY JURISDICTION DETAILS
Nelsons Ocial
Community Plan
Municipal The City will explore ways to ensure availability and
nutritious whole foods including: - Permitting comm
throughout the City, in all land use designation cate
with the RDCK and members of the agricultural comsupport farmers access to the land and resources t
to maximize regional food production, processing a
- Supporting and encouraging food production, proc
storage within city limits at both the commercial an
- Inspire a greater understanding of the local/global
available resources to build community capacity and
informed, ethical choices.
E i i & bli M i i l All h h f k h
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IHA Land Use Policy for
Food Production
Provincial A group or individual may apply to IH to use IH own
security and agriculture purposes. Projects cannot b
nature.
IHA Food PurchasingPolicy
Provincial Interior Health Food Services will ensure the selectiprocurement of menu food items meet and maintai
and safety standards.
Appendix B
Public Policies Assets - contd
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Appendix C
Infrastructure Assets
ASSET LOCATION TYPE
Mt St Francis, Interior Health 1300 Gordon Rd arable land
Selkirk College 10th St Campus 820 10th St arable land
City parks and boulevards 310 Ward St arable land
McKim Cottage 916 11th St garden
Rosemont School 1605 Crease Ave garden
Nelson & District Community Complex 305 Hall St garden
Hendryx St native garden 310 Ward St garden
Lakeside Park greenhouses 310 Ward St greenhouse
LV Rogers School 1004 Cottonwood St greenhouse, kitchen, ga
Trafalgar School 1201 Josephine St kitchen, arable landNelson & District Youth Centre 608 Lake St kitchen
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BUSINESSES STREET ADDRESS SYNOPSIS PROG
All Seasons Cafe 621 Herridge Ln Buys from local farmers
Bibo 518 Hall St Buys from local farmers
Burrells corner store 1224 Stanley St Buys from local producers
Ellisons Market 523 Front St Sells produce and prepared foodsfrom local producers, as well as
garden seeds and supplies.
- Do Iskills
- Men
be su
Endless Harvest Ymir Organic food delivery business
Georama Growers 2870 Georama Rd Sells plant starts, berry bushes and
fruit trees.
Hume Hotel Restaurants 422 Vernon St Buys from local farmersM & I 515 K t St B f l l f
Appendix D
Organization & Program Assets
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Kootenay Coop Grocery
Store
295 Baker St One of the biggest retailers of local
food in the Kootenays and owned by
12,500 community members.
- Hea
cook
- Men
be su
- Foofundi
West Kootenay
Permaculture Coop
Winlaw Aims to unify and support food and
farming eorts in this region, and
engage eaters to seek out food grown
and produced locally.
EDUCATORS
Kootenay CareerD l t S i t
#203-514 Vernon St Oers career development,l t lli g d h
Foodli t
Appendix D
Organization & Program Assets - contd
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FAITH COMMUNITIES
Kootenay Christian
Fellowship
520 Falls St Our D
Kitch
Frida
Salvation Army 601 Vernon St - Foo
once
- Dro
coe
Mond
- Hot
prog
Thurs
Appendix D
Organization & Program Assets - contd
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Kootenay Local
Agriculture Society
(KLAS)
Castlegar Kootenay Mountain Grown farmer
certifying organization.
Tool
Kootenay Organic
Growers Society (KOGS)
West Kootenay Organic certication organization for
West Kootenay farmers.Kootenay Society for
Community Living
509 Front St Oers support programs for people
with developmental disabilities
Bigby
Nelson Cares 521 Vernon St Provides advocacy, housing,
employment and other support
services.
Stepp
for re
Nelson Food Cupboard
Society
602 Silica St Helps community members access
healthy food.
- Nels
Cupband W
Appendix D
Organization & Program Assets - contd
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Willing Workers on
Organic Farms (WWOOF)
RR2 S18 C9 Coordinates farms wanting volunteer
support and willing volunteers.
Womens Centre 420 Mill St Oers support and programming to
women in the area.
Comm
workYoung Agrarians Vancouver Works to make existing educational
programs, resources and tools more
readily available to new farmers.
OTHERS
Community Futures 201-514 Vernon St Oers business support services. - Self
prog
- Entr
work
Appendix D
Organization & Program Assets - contd
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Appendix E
Knowledge Assets
TITLE WEB ADDRESS AUTHOR DATE SYNOPSIS
Best Practices in Local
Food
www.amo.on.ca/AMO-PDFs/Reports/2013/2013BestPractices
inLocalFoodAGuideforMunicipalitie.aspx
Association of
Municipalities
of Ontario
2013 This guidebook prov
municipalities with
support and promo
industries. It discussof a thriving local fo
and oers local food
practices available t
along with case stud
communities of var
various approaches
Municipal Food Policy
Entrepreneurs: A
www.capi-icpa.ca/pdfs/2013/Municipal
Toronto &
Vancouver
2013 This report points o
governments are ke
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Groundswell A Guide to
Building Food Security in
Rural Communities
www.nklcss.org/groundswell/grndswl.pdf
Aimee Watson 2012 Based on the work
Hub, this guide was
people in rural regio
improve food secur
includes informatioingredients for the
people, mission, res
and administrations
of possible projects
information on food
Kootenay Lake Regional
Food Systems Report
www.farmfoodfork.les.wordpress.
com/2014/01/klfs re-
Paris Marshall
Smith for
MLA Michelle
2010 This report respond
provincial governm
and strengthen the
Appendix E
Knowledge Assets - contd
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Creating an Age Friendly
Community
www.ospreycom-munityfoundation.ca/docs/CaringForS-eniorsReport2011Fi-nal.pdf
Janice Murphy This report demons
priorities and needs
senior population in
a survey of those ag
living in Nelson andand F.
Hunger Count 2013 www.foodbanksbc.com/about-hun-ger-in-bc/hunger-count-2013/
Canadian
Association of
Food Banks
2013 An annual nation w
of Food Banks Cana
organizations and t
The BC Farm to School
Guide
www.phabc.org/les/farmtoschool/home/
F2Sguide-2nd-edition-
Public Health
Association
of BC
2012 Farm To School is br
as a school-based p
connects schools (K
Appendix E
Knowledge Assets - contd
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Nelson Food Cupboard
Society user statistics
annual Data about Food Cu
age, gender, freque
satisfaction rate and
Kootenay Food website www.kootenayfood.
com
West
KootenayPermaculture
Co-op
2014 An online directory
farmers markets, gfarm supply stores,
services and more.
region, e.g. Nelson,
and includes maps,
classieds, and even
Organic Federation of
Canada website
www.organicinputs.
ca/en/
Canadas nationwid
directory of producapproved for use or
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Knowledge Assets - contd
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2014 FOOD SECURITY ASSESSMENT
An analysis of the communitys food security assets analong with community-developed recommendatio
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Building a healthy community
F d it i it i
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Food security is a community prio
Broad community participation
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Broad community participation
Nelsons food security assets
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Nelson s food security assets
Li it d i i l li
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All Nelsonites have access to affordable,nutritious food that is produced in a sociall
just and environmentally sustainable mann
The local food system is robust, resilient an
integrated with other sustainable regional
and global food systems.
Limited municipal policy
Kitchens, garden spaces & a comm
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, g pgreenhouse
Businesses
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supporting local
producers
Organizationshelping vulnerable
populations
Non-profits improving
food access
Funders
Educational institutes
Local experts
Our farmers
Wide range of programs for all ag
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Wide range of programs for all ag
The research has been done
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The research has been done
Gaps and Opportunities
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Gaps and Opportunities
Community Development
Economic Development
Social Development
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Community Devel
Nelsonites undersimportance of food
and want to be pmore solutio
1. Develop policies that support fo
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production with the City
2 Form a municipal food policy co
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2. Form a municipal food policy co
3. Improve coordination for stratei t t i f d it
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investments in food security
EconomicD l t
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Development
West Kootenayresidents spend$266,000,000 on
food annually. Only5% of that isproduced locally.
1. Municipal leaders advocate fot l l f d t
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strong, local food system
2. Create an economic developmenf i lt
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for agriculture
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3. Develop
infrastructure tosupport farmers
and value-added
businesses
SocialDevelopment
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Development
The number ofvulnerablepeople inNelson is
rising, as arefood costs.
1. Create a community food cen
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y
2. Increase access to affordable, fand healthy food for vulnerable
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ypopulations
3. Multi-year funding cycles, and mfrequent intake periods
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frequent intake periods
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A coordinated,
community-wideeffort is needed
to achieve the top
priorities.