Cowichan Green Community hits 20-year milestone with new leadership and branding 

After two decades of leadership in food security and community resilience, the Cowichan Green Community (CGC) said they’re ready for a new chapter and new challenges.  

The CGC has played a vital role in the region to advance sustainable agriculture, food security, and community well-being in the Cowichan Valley. 

After recent organizational changes, the group said another milestone is on the horizon. 

“A major milestone accompanying this transition is the Municipality of North Cowichan’s land sale transfer to CGC,” said the organization. “A pivotal decision that has enabled us to move forward with construction of the Beverly Street Food Hub. This marks a significant shift in the director for the organization, transforming years of planning into tangible progress.” 

Co-executive director Kortnee Smith said the land transfer is going to play a vital part in the valley. 

“It allows us to complete construction and expand our capacity to suport food security, local food producers, and community-based programs for years to come,” said Smith. 

The CGC underwent a full rebrand in 2025 that helped build a new facility and website. 

Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia. He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has a weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM. When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

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