Farm Visit : 1 Viv le veg farm

It has been a while but I am trying to visit local farms around Vancouver when Summer comes.

Visiting a farm in BC can be a unique and enriching experience, especially when the farm has a compelling backstory like @vivelevegfarm. I was featuring their vegetables at last popup.

This charming local farm, established just four years ago, is a testament to the dedication and passion of its founders.
TJ, the farmer behind the Viv le.., transitioned from a career in hospitality to agriculture. Previously a bartender and Front of House manager at Como Taperia, along with his wife Olivia, ventured into farming with a vision to cultivate and provide fresh produce to the local community.
His journey into farming was well-supported by his education at the UBC farm, where he acquired the essential skills and knowledge needed to manage and sustain a farm.
Despite its relatively small size, the farm has good varieties of vegetables, showcasing the hard work and careful planning invested.
Farming in Vancouver area comes with its set of challenges, primarily the high costs associated with land and operations. However, they have creatively navigated these challenges by sharing resources with a neighborhood brewery. This collaboration includes their farm is shared with brewery’s hop farm and joint storage facilities, making efficient use of space and resources, also they provide their vegetables for the brewery’s kitchen.
The farm not only contributes to the local food supply but also represents the innovative spirit of urban farming in Vancouver.
By sharing the space with a brewery, they highlights the potential for synergy between different types of agricultural and commercial ventures, paving the way for sustainable and community-focused farming practices in close-to - the city settings.