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Go organic this holiday season and support local, certified organic growers in British Columbia.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone special, preparing a holiday feast, or treating yourself, our Organic BC gift guide has you covered. The best part? Buying local, organic gifts supports farming practices that reduce greenhouse gases, sequester carbon, and increase farmers’ resilience to climate change. Here are our top picks for organic gift giving this holiday season, no matter who is on your list.
Gift the grower on your list 100% BC-grown vegetable, herb, flower, and grain seed. These local, organic seeds are good for the planet, the local economy, and regional food diversity and security.
Visit bcecoseedcoop.com.
Price: $10 – $150
The BC Organic Conference is open to anyone interested in organic agriculture, including farmers looking to transition, researchers, students and members of the general public.
This year is a celebration of the 29th anniversary of Organic BC, with podcasts, pre-conference online conversations, and an in-person conference on Feb. 25 – 27 in Kamloops.
Visit organicbc.org/conference for tickets and details.
Price: $56 – $388
Let your loved ones shop themselves and support the passionate growers, makers and bakers at their local farmers’ market.
Visit bcfarmertsmarkettrail.com to find a farmers’ market near you.
Price: $10 – $150+
Gifting a membership to a local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is the gift that keeps on giving through repeated deliveries of fresh, local food!
Find local CSA farmers on the FarmFolk CityFolk CSA map.
Price: From $200
Give the gift of hand-selected organic wine or cider, all year long! Club members also receive special member perks, which could include discounts, priority releases, sommelier recommendations, exclusive access to events and tours, and more.
Check out Kalala Organic Estate Winery (West Kelowna), Summerhill Pyramid Winery (Kelowna), Covert Family Farms (Oliver), Beaumont Winery (Kelowna), Sea Cider (Victoria), and the BX Press (Vernon), and to find other organic wineries and cideries in your area, head over to the Organic BC directory.
Price: From $360
Raised with animal welfare in mind, local, organic meat is the perfect centrepiece for any holiday meal.
Check out Spray Creek Ranch (Lillooet), Fresh Valley Farms (Armstrong), Aurora View Farms (Prince George), Lasser Ranch (Chetwynd) and Silver Tip Ranch (Fort Steele), and discover more in the Organic BC directory.
Price: From $20
With the gift of a donation to Organic BC you’ll be part of the shift towards healthy soils, ecosystems and people. You’ll support organic producers and processors, help more operators transition and inspire consumers to choose local, organic products.
Donate at organicbc.org/donate.
Price: $25, $50, $100+, other
Looking for something specific from an organic grower near you or your giftee? From vegetables to meat to wine, our organic directory helps you shop directly from the organic growers in your backyard!
Visit organicbc.org/findorganic.
Price: $25, $50, $100+, other
The BC Organic Grower magazine is a go-to resource for BC’s organic community. Published quarterly by Organic BC, it features contributions from organic growers, researchers, educators and professionals from around the province
Subscriptions are available to purchase on the Organic BC website.
Price: $22 annual subscription
