Hello and welcome to the first official blog from Heartland Quality Foods! Heartland Quality Foods is a locally run cooperative based in Kamloops, British Columbia. Throughout the year, HQF promotes healthy relationships with locally grown foods and sustainable food production systems. Currently, there is a growing movement throughout the world to inform consumers of their food choices and to better educate consumers on where their food comes from and how their food is grown. HQF is a local cooperative that is continuing this education process while supporting local farmers.
This blog will be about cultivating a healthy relationship with quality food, the local community and a sustainable planet. From time to time, posts will be based on balanced nutrition, local food products, local events and food production. There will also be articles to supplement certain posts and at times, research articles that deal with nutrition, among other related topics. Eat healthy and prosper!
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I am very committed to living healthy and eating locally. I have lived in Kamloops for 2 years and was given a gift basket by Heartland which introduced me to the co-op. I am a big fan. My only concern is this, I live about a 20 min drive from the office of Heartland. I work on the North Shore. I ride my bike to work and can not get to the office by 6 pm Wed. I work monday to friday and do most of my grocery shopping up on the hill on Saturday. I make every effort to drive as little as possible, so I do all my errands and shopping in one shot. Heartland is not open Saturdays. Is there any other location I can purchase the local products? I do go to the farmer's market in the summer, but the lamb is not available there. I usually go to Nature's Fare but there meat is primarily from Alberta or not very 'local'. Please help me keep my efforts of driving as little as possible, and buying locally. Any suggestions??
Tracy, I know a few people may be willing to help you out and even meet with you Wednesday or drop off your order on the North Shore. Anyway, if you place an order, that may be a good option. I could not find your email so if you email me at danemichael.miller@gmail.com, things could be worked out.
Hi! I am new to Kamloops and not familiar with many places I can get local foods for my family. I've been to the farmer's markets, but want more resources. My family has decided to try a eat local challenge and need some advise! We are looking for everything to be local. I can and freeze foods, so even fruits and veggies that are damaged are okay! I am also interested in farm fresh dairy products etc. Any advise is appreciated! (I am in Westsyde in Kamloops but willing to travel within reason) Thanks so much!
2009 will be my first growing season in Kamloops, and i'd like to find a community garden plot on the south shore. Does anyone know if there is such a thing?
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