The lower Similkameen Valley is a perfect organic farming classroom. There are approximately 50 organic farms in a 15 kilometre radius from Cawston. Here is a list of the crops grown organically in the Cawston area.

tree fruit: apples, pears, peaches, cherries, plums, apricot

grapes

ground crops: melons, squash, (summer and winter) cucumbers, (field and hothouse) carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers (200 varieties), eggplant, beans, onions, asparagus, beets, lettuce, spinach, other green leafy vegetables, radishes, herbs, garlic, hay

livestock: chickens, eggs

green manure crops

Our greatest asset is the knowledge of our farmers, cumulated over a 45-year history of organic farming in the Similkameen. Our living classroom provides you with opportunities to learn on a variety of farms, with a variety of instructors and see firsthand how the land responds to organic farming over time..