Seedy Saturday is BACK!
Join us at the Salt Spring Farmers Institute for 10+ seed vendors, seed exchange, local agricultural advocates, fruit and perennial...
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News & Events
What's happening on Salt Spring Island...
- Oct 31, 2022
Abattoir Birthday Bash
Join us to celebrate all the food producers on Salt Spring Island and the 10-year anniversary of our community abattoir on Saturday...
- Oct 31, 2022
Building a Smart Local Food System
Join food sector peers in this collaborative initiative to discuss the need for infrastructure that will support increased local food...
- Oct 5, 2022
Chorus Frog Moves
After a long, successful journey serving the Salt Spring community, Chorus Frog plant nursery changed ownership in August and moved to...
- Jun 3, 2022
Grow Local! on SSI
Less than 10% of the food eaten by islanders is produced on Salt Spring Island. Grow Local is new project that aims to increase the...
- Jul 2, 2021
Tuesday Farmers Market Open!
Salt Spring Island’s Tuesday Farmers Market is now open. Operating every Tuesday from 2 pm to 6 pm in Centennial Park, the Market brings...
- Mar 21, 2020
Agriculture on Salt Spring and COVID-19
We’ve all been watching as the COVID-19 emergency unfolds in unpredictable and challenging ways. The Agricultural Alliance is very...
- Jan 19, 2020
Save the Date: Feb. 1st – Area Farm Plan Renewal Town Hall
Join us for the second community town hall on the future of agriculture on Salt Spring on February 1st, 1pm to 4pm. At this town hall,...
- Dec 1, 2019
Photos from November Community Town Hall
Saltspringers hard at work on November 16th during the community town hall to update the Area Farm Plan. Check back for more updates and...
- Nov 5, 2019
Save the Date: Community Town Hall – “The Future of Agriculture on Salt Spring Island&#
November 16, 2019 1:30 – 5:30pm Gulf Islands Secondary School The climate crisis, rules and regulations, lack of housing, a growing...
- Sep 25, 2019
2019 Abattoir Birthday Bash!
This November the Salt Spring Abattoir turns seven! Join us on Saturday, November 9th from 5:30 pm at Fulford Hall for an evening of good...
- Sep 4, 2019
A Marvelous Farm to Table Dinner and A Night to Remember at Salt Spring Apple Company
Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, helped in some way, and to SS Apple Co and Chef Josh.
- Jul 27, 2019
Farm Dinner at Salt Spring Apple Co.
Join farmers extraordinaire Brian Webster and Peri Lavender, and acclaimed chef Josh Blumenthal, at Salt Spring Apple on August 29th....
- Jul 9, 2019
A Visit from the Federal Minister of Agriculture
The federal Minister of Agriculture Marie-Claire Bibeau met with staff and directors at the Salt Spring Abattoir, July 6, 2019.
- Jun 3, 2019
Ruckle Heritage Farm Dinner
The Salt Spring Island Agricultural Alliance Invites you to The Salt Spring Farm Dinner Series! The first dinner is on June 29, 2019, at...
- May 16, 2019
Salt Spring Farm Dinners Series 2019
The Salt Spring Island Agricultural Alliance invites you to the Salt Spring Farm Dinner Series 2019! 3 Farms | 3 Chefs | 3 Memorable...
- Apr 9, 2019
Profitable Sheep Raising
Attend a half-day workshop on Profitable Sheep Raising with Mike Lane at Ruckle Heritage Farm. Learn about feeds and pasture management,...
- Sep 24, 2018
2018 Annual Abattoir Fundraising Bash!
Join us to celebrate the sixth year of the abattoir on Saturday 10th November, from 5:30 pm at Fulford Hall. Come out and support local...
- Jul 11, 2018
SOLD OUT – Vegetarian Farm to Table at Salt Spring Seeds
We’re excited to announce our next dinner will be Saturday, August 18th at Salt Spring Seeds. This vegetarian meal will be a fundraiser...
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