About Us

You can reach us by email: info@islandfarmersalliance.org
Or by mail at:
Island Farmers’ Alliance
PO Box 188, Mill Bay BC V0R 2P0

Board of Directors 2011
Executive
President: Catherine Pastula – Pastula Farms, Westholme
Vice President: Bob Mitchell – Sea Bluff Farm Ltd, Metchosin
Treasurer: Patrick Bartle – Nicholas Farm, Saanichton
Recording Secretary:

Directors
Craig Evans – Providence Farm, Duncan
Barbara Grimmer – Fir Hill Farm, Pender Island
Robert Thompson – Rambling Feats Communications, Saanichton
Jenny MacLeod (ex officio)– Farmers Institute District A, Gabriola Island
Wayne Haddow (ex officio) – Ministry of Agriculture, Duncan

Code of Ethics
As a member of the Island Farmers’ Alliance,
I hereby commit to the following code of ethics:
My farm business will observe the highest standards
Of excellence, and will produce and maintain a product
Of superior quality and freshness;
My farm business will rigorously manage production
To assure consumer health and safety
My farm business will conduct itself with
Honesty and integrity;
My farm business accepts responsibility
For stewardship of the land and wate;
My farm business will provide for
High standards of animal welfare;
My farm business will help create an
Awareness of the importance of agricultre and “fresh from the Island” products;
My farm business will contribute to the
Advancement of Island agriculture.

Mission Statement
The Island Farmers’ Alliance mission is to ensure the sustainability and growth of Island agriculture.

Membership
There are 3 different types of membership in the IFA:
> Farm membership – for those directly working in agriculture;
> Associate membership – for business and community agencies
> Rooster Booster membership – for consumers.

Farm membership $35/year
Associate membership $35/year
Rooster Booster $25/year

IFA Rooster sign: $75

Click here for a membership form.