We’re delighted to introduce you to our Community Partner in Canmore . . . Farm Box is a community program that provides freshly harvested, sustainably sourced food from local, organic producers to customers in the mountains and foothills. We are honoured that Farm Box helps distribute CSF member shares in and around Canmore, Cochrane, and Banff! Skipper Otto’s … Continued
Our West Kelowna and Penticton Community Partner: Nature’s Fare
January 20, 2016
We’re delighted to introduce you to our brand new Community Partner in West Kelowna and Penticton . . . Nature’s Fare Markets is an ethical grocery store bursting with the best handpicked organic, natural and local foods, vitamins and supplement they can find. Proudly BC- Family owned, they serve happy customers in Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, … Continued
Our Lethbridge Community Partner: Urban Grocer
January 19, 2016
We’re delighted to introduce you to our Community Partner in Lethbridge. . . Urban Grocer is a small, independently owned and operated grocery store in Lethbridge offering natural staple goods as well as unique, hard-to-find items, sourced locally whenever possible and providing connections directly to food producers. We are honoured that Urban Grocer distributes CSF member shares … Continued
Our Saskatoon Community Partner: The Co-op, Saskatoon Food Store (Attridge)
January 19, 2016
We’re delighted to introduce you to our brand new Community Partner in Saskatoon. . . Saskatoon Co-op is a member-owned co-operative which serves its members with products and services that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities, making sustainable investments in local communities. We are honoured that Saskatoon Co-op (Attridge) has agreed to distribute … Continued
Our Regina Community Partner: Body Fuel Organics
January 19, 2016
We’re delighted to introduce you to our Community Partner in Regina. . . Body Fuel Organics has been providing the city of Regina (and beyond) delicious, healthy organic produce and groceries since 2005. We are honoured that Body Fuel helps distribute CSF member shares in Regina! Skipper Otto’s CSF didn’t always deliver sustainable seafood to … Continued
We’re delighted to introduce you to The Butcher Block, our Community Partner who distributes CSF shares to members in Fort St. John. Skipper Otto’s CSF didn’t always deliver sustainable seafood to Fort St. John this way. From 2011-2014, my husband and fisherman, Shaun, would fish all summer, rent a freezer truck and drive across the … Continued
A taste of what’s to come: Food and drink trends to watch out for in 2016, by Nikki Bayley for the Globe and Mail
December 22, 2015
Read the full story at the Globe and Mail. “Sustainable seafood tastes even better when served with a side of social justice. Community Supported Fisheries (CSF) cut out the middleman, working directly with small-scale, low-impact fishermen. Members buy shares before the season starts, allowing the CSF to guarantee a stable, fair price. Fishermen don’t have … Continued
The Top 8 Reasons Why a CSF Share Makes the Best Gift
December 14, 2015
1. It’s Healthy As a CSF member, you know that you’re eating healthier. You know you want the best health for your loved ones, too. It’s an easy call. Plus, a CSF share is less expensive than a treadmill! 2. It Lasts All Year Long Whether BBQ-ing spot prawns in springtime or making a hearty halibut curry in the … Continued
The Human Scale of the CSF
December 14, 2015
We receive so many lovely emails from our members talking about why the CSF is special to them. This message from Elana in Vancouver was so touching — it showed us that our deeply held values really do come across in all that we do. Thank you, Elana, for allowing me to share your email with our … Continued
Fishing Under a Rogue’s Moon
October 29, 2015
This week, there were times the moon was so bright, Shaun could fish from it’s light alone and didn’t need a deck light to pick the net. The pull of the moon also caused an extreme, 4 metre tide last night making for an eventful night of fishing! As the tide moves from ebb to … Continued
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