Windset Farms® is proud to provide its local communities with fresh, nutritious produce year-round. With the support of BC Hydro, it has expanded its Delta greenhouse facility, utilizing LED lighting powered by renewable hydroelectric power. This has allowed the company to grow tomatoes and cucumbers sustainably, no matter the season. With this expansion, it supplies its partners with fresh produce faster, reducing food miles and improving overall access to healthy food.
BC Premier David Eby recently visited a BC retailer to emphasize the importance of supporting local farmers and strengthening Canadian food security. "Windset Farms' expansion is a prime example of how we can strengthen BC's food security, displace imports, and ensure our communities have access to high-quality, sustainably grown food," said Premier Eby.
© Windset FarmsBC Premier David Eby ( left), with John Newell and other team members, recently visited a BC retailer to emphasize the importance of supporting local farmers and strengthening Canadian food security.
With this in mind, the company has introduced a "Proudly Grown in Canada" logo on all BC-grown products.
In addition to its customer partnerships, the company has partnered with food banks across Canada and the U.S., providing weekly fresh produce donations to be distributed to those in need. It is committed to donating to these organizations every week of the year so they can rely on a steady supply of produce to help make a difference in our communities.
Windset recently hosted Food Banks Canada and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank to discuss food security in the region, among other things. The conversation highlighted the challenges food banks face in collecting and distributing perishable goods and the steps it can collectively take to ensure more people have reliable access to healthy food.
© Windset FarmsThe company has introduced a "Proudly Grown in Canada" logo on all BC-grown products.
"Being able to produce year-round from one region, close to these high population areas, enables us to show year-round support for food banks in our local communities," said John Newell, co-owner and COO of Windset Farms. "Having access to fresh produce is instrumental in a healthy, well-balanced diet, and we're grateful to partner with food banks across Canada and the USA to help us efficiently distribute our produce where it's needed."
The company will exhibit at booth #1807 at this year's CPMA Convention & Trade Show in Montreal, April 8-10. As CPMA celebrates its 100th anniversary, the company is excited to continue these important discussions, collaborate with industry leaders, and work together to enhance food security in Canada.
For more information:
Randi Church
Windset Farms
Tel.: +1 (778) 908-1029
rchurch@windset.com
www.greenhousegrown.com