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.

2025 FLT Society Team

Patron – Bob Maxwell (Max)
Founder & Interim Chair – Barbara Souther
Co-Chair, Secretary/Treasurer - Tammy Neske
Board Directors – Anne Hainsworth, Ravi Gunasinghe and Dr. Steve Grossnickle
Webmaster & Social Media Specialist – Juniper English
Farm Management: Halliburton Community Organic Farm
Past Chair – Don Caverley
Past Secretary – Dr. Natasha Caverley
Past Patrons – Carol Pickup ( Appointed 2012-2017) and Dr. Lenore Newman (appointed 2017-2022). 

Newman Farm harvest.JPG