Author Archives: Brock

About Brock

Brock is a full-time organic vegetable farmer. He co-owns and operates Makaria Farm with his partner, Heather. Brock’s been a high school teacher, a ski bum, and a trade policy advisor for the provincial government. His agricultural heroes include Eliot Coleman and contrary farmer Gene Logsdon.

Delivering our CSA Shares

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Brock

One of the things I love most about farming is spending my winters brainstorming how to make our farm better, from coming up with more sustainable ways to heat a greenhouse to considering more attractive ways to package and sell … Continue reading →

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Introducing Makaria Farm’s Food Security Club

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Brock

The CVRD Area Agriculture Plan has set an ambitious goal for local vegetable production: it aims for local growers to supply 60% of the vegetables eaten in the Cowichan Valley. Local farmers currently supply 7%. One of the ways our … Continue reading →

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