BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
We always welcome people who are passionate about local food systems to join our Board
Sylvia Page, Chair
Sylvia’s interest in local and in particular local, organic food, began in the year 2000 and was mainly driven by health concerns. Committing to local and organic brought great results for her health and she has been committed ever since.
She became aware of the CV Food and Farm a few years ago and attended the 2019 Annual meeting. She was so impressed with the passion that was evident to support locally grown and produced food.
As she was exploring ways to give back to the community in a volunteer capacity, this seemed a perfect match.
She joined as the Board’s Secretary in January 2021 and was elected Chair in March 2022.
Glenda Wah, Treasurer
Glenda, alongside her husband Jack embarked on their horticultural journey in 1982 when they purchased Winderberry Nursery from the Taylor family. At that time the business consisted of two small greenhouses and was only open for two months each spring.
They spent the next 36 years ‘growing’ the business into the thriving family operation it is today. Winderberry is now made up of over 20,000 square feet of greenhouse area, a nursery and garden centre, a five acre certified organic vegetable and fruit farm, Edible Acres, operated by daughter Lin and husband Oliver, and the Edible Acres Cafe and Catering, operated by daughter Anna and partner and chef, Randy.
Although the business is now owned and in the capable hands of Lin, Oliver, Anna and Randy, Glenda remains committed to the vision of community, healthy lifestyle, and all that Columbia Valley Food and Farm stands for. She encourages anyone who is interested in the many aspects surrounding local food to join our vibrant organization!
Sarah Locke, Secretary
Sarah Locke retired to the Columbia Valley in 2009 after 20 years working as a journalist, primarily in the Yukon. Long a proponent of healthy eating, she soon began to appreciate the local food culture in the Columbia Valley.
A haphazard gardener in the North, she also enjoys the joys of gardening around her new home without battling clouds of mosquitoes. Sarah was a member of Slow Food before it evolved into CVFF, and currently holds the role of secretary onits board.
Stephanie Lindal, Director
Stephanie comes from a long line of Columbia Valley Farmers. Her passion for food has taken her through culinary school and across the world. Where she lived in Galway working at a restaurant that changed the menu daily in order to utilize all the produce the local farmers could provide. This was a spark that lit her passion for local food and supporting local farmers.
Since moving back home to the Columbia Valley she has been a member of Food and Farm as it has connected her with more local farmers. Her interests lie in preventing food waste and supporting local farmers.
Stephanie Stevens, Director
Stephanie Stevens moved to the valley when she was 12 years old (and that is more summers ago than she cares to count). Her father worked for Parks Canada and as a “Parks brat” she moved with her family to several areas of BC and Alberta before her father settled in the valley for his final work years in Kootenay National Park.She raised her children in the Columbia Valley and her grandchildren are now growing up here.
In her life she has worked as a journalist, youth worker, rancher, photographer and currently splits hertime with Canada Post and The Groundswell Network Greenhouse where she is manager.She still dabbles in journalism and currently volunteers for Food and Farm, Nourish, The Columbia ValleyRecreation Planning Initiative and The Columbia Valley Rockies.She is passionate about her community and all its members, as well as ensuring food security.
When sheis not covered in dirt at the garden, sorting mail at the post or on the bench with our local Junior Ahockey team shooting photos, she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren (when she can keep up to them!).
Your Name Here.
Do you want to get involved in the local food scene? Are you interested in using your skills in helping us in bringing a local food recovery program to the Valley? Do you love local food and eating local? Then this Board is for you! Contact us here, we would love to have you join us at our table, Columbia Valley Food and Farm.