The Cowichan Valley Co-operative Marketplace (Cow-op) is at a crucial crossroads. As a non-profit cooperative, Cow-op has been a vital link for local farmers and food producers, providing a reliable
Exploring Garlic Scapes: A Cowichan Valley Specialty
Garlic scapes, the vibrant green stalks that emerge from the garlic bulb in early summer, are a seasonal treat that every food enthusiast should explore. Harvested before they bloom, scapes
Growing Together – Celebrating 10 Years In The Cowichan Valley
Cow-op is turning 10 this year, and we are celebrating a whirlwind decade of supporting local farmers and sustainable agriculture. The “Cowichan Valley Co-operative Marketplace” (CVCM) is a producer-owned cooperative
Embracing The Nettle – From Irritating Sting To Nutritional Delight
The irritating sting of the ubiquitous nettle is familiar to most anyone that has been out for a walk in a forest or a field in the Cowichan Valley. But
Cow-op’s Amazing Selection of Frozen Oven-Ready Meals
The products available on our super-local marketplace often change – seasonally – depending on what produce is fresh at the time. If you love eating local food in season, this
Get Growing With Locally Adapted Seeds and Plants
Selection of locally adapted seeds from Cowichan Valley producers.
Cow-op Cooperative Members Are Preserving Summer’s Bounty: A Recipe Featuring Frozen Figs
During the growing season of 2023, our cooperative member producers took on the initiative to preserve more summer bounty by freezing produce that was harvested at peak ripeness. These frozen