About The Farmlands Trust:
A non-profit society
Founded on March 18, 2008
Charitable status granted June 2011
Our mission is to:
Protect and preserve farmlands and associated agricultural, natural and cultural features in the Greater Victoria region for the benefit of current and future generations;
Research and educate the public about the value, management, use and protection of farmlands and associated agricultural, natural and cultural features;
Relieve poverty in the Greater Victoria region by operating and supporting programs that provide food from local farms to persons in need; and,
Promote public awareness and interest in the importance of local sustainable agriculture and food security.
2023-2024 FLT Society Team
Board of Directors:
Patron: Robert (Bob) Maxwell
Chair: Don Caverley
Treasurer: Cindy Petrowski
Secretary: Dr. Natasha Caverley
Board Directors: Dr. Steve Grossnickle and Steven Kiiskila
Community Advisor: Brian MacDonald
Volunteer at Large: Victoria Lord
Farm Manager: Bert James
Webmaster and Social Media Specialist: Juniper English
Founder: Barbara Souther
Past Patrons: Carol Pickup (appointed 2012 – 2017) and Dr. Lenore Newman (appointed 2017 – 2022)
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