The Farmlands Trust (Greater Victoria) Society was established in March 2008 to enhance the farming capability of Mt. Newton Valley, rehabilitate the stream ecology of Hagan Creek and create a community trail system.
In the summer of 2009, the members began expanding the geographic, and social scope of the organization to cover all the peoples and lands of Greater Victoria.
As a professional organization, the members declared the next phase of its mandate would emphasize collaboration, farmland management and outreach to meet the community's requirements among the socially disadvantaged/marginalized individuals in our society.
Charitable Status was granted in June 2011 by Canada Revenue Agency. Our FLT Society Charitable Number is 80839 3359 RR0001.
Annie and Ann (Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association - VTRA) enjoying the sunflowers at Newman Farm. VTRA benefits from the feeding apples and carrots from Newman Farm to support therapeutic relationship building and bonding between riders and their horses.
Tara and Rachel (United Way of Greater Victoria - UWGV) enjoying a walkabout tour at Newman Farm where the FLT Society serves as the agricultural steward of this historic property. The UWGV is a proud funder of the FLT Society!
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The Farmlands Trust (Greater Victoria) Society’s licensed area of Newman Farm is a certified bee-friendly farm via the Pollinator Partnership Bee-Friendly Farming Program.
“The FLT Society’s mission is to enhance local farming capacity in the Greater Victoria area by protecting local farmland; protecting eco-sensitive and culturally special areas; producing food for those in need; providing relevant educational opportunities; promoting the economic viability of farmland; and providing community access and public awareness programs.”
Our Funders:
Donors – Individuals and Families
Saanich Fruit Growers Association
