Cowichan Green Community Society
Economic Development in Duncan

Cowichan Green Community Society, (CGC) is a non-profit organization that has been focusing on environmental sustainability in the Cowichan Valley for over ten years. Our food security projects include the creation of food policy documents such as the Cowichan Food Charter and the Cowichan Food Security Plan, projects like FruitSave - a fruit gleaning project- and community gardens. CGC's Guiding Principles are evident in all of the work that we do: we value inclusion, collaboration, diversity, positive solutions, commitment, responsibility, intention, and environmental reverence. CGC creates positive change through education, regenerative projects, and celebration. CGC is also hub for social innovation, community engagement and community building; nurturing the relationships between ourselves and our environment. CGC is a community leader, creating and supporting a future where our foundation is built on health and well-being; our environment, economy and social fabric are resilient, inclusive and vibrant; we celebrate our connection to the earth and to each other; and all persons are valued equally. For the last five years CGC's mandate has revolved mainly around improving food security by developing strong relationships with local food producers and increasing urban and rural food production. We also run educational workshops, host the Seeds for Change Speaker Series, and organize Seedy Saturdays to promote the role of rural and urban agriculture in our community's resilience and sustainability.