WHO WE ARE
Fireweed Food Co-op (formerly known as Farm Fresh Food Hub) is a nonprofit co-op for producers and supporters of Manitoba-grown sustainably-produced food. We were founded on the belief that small-scale, mixed farming is the most ecologically sustainable type of agriculture. However, the globalized food system disadvantages small farmers by denying them the same economic subsidies and legal protections afforded to the largest scales of agriculture.
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Furthermore, capitalism and other structural forces deny many people access to healthy, good-quality food and other human needs.
As a co-operative for both food producers and consumers, we are dedicated to creating a larger, more stable market for locally and sustainably produced food in the region, and to make good food more accessible to more individuals, families and community as a whole.
We envision a regional food system that is collaborative and prioritizes not only regenerative and sustainable ecological practices but fair labour practices, as well as one that is dedicated to increasing the accessibility of good food.
By becoming a member of the co-op, you join us in creating a future with a more thriving, resilient local food system in our province.
A Co-op for Everyone!
OUR MISSION
To reduce barriers to, and increase participation in, the local food system for all people from producers to eaters.
Just like the beautiful northern plant we draw our name from, Fireweed Food Co-op aims to build a thriving community by spreading seeds and creating strong, lateral root networks.
OUR VISION
A resilient, democratic, sustainable and just regional food system for all.
This is further embodied in the four dimensions of our work:
Developing exciting spaces for producers and consumers of local food to gather, connect and learn.
Creating cooperatively owned economic infrastructure that reduces barriers to local producers in their desire to access market opportunities.
Striving towards supporting, promoting and scaling up regenerative, sustainable agriculture to help address the climate crisis in our region.
Working on a structural and community level to increase quality food access for all Manitobans.
FOOD ACCESS
FOR ALL
ECOLOGICAL
SUSTAINABILITY
A JUST LOCAL
ECONOMY
A THRIVING
COMMUNITY
OUR TEAM
OUR STAFF
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Derek Bassey, Finance & Office Coordinator
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Peter Hill, Sales Coordinator
- Laura Pelser, Communications Coordinator
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Cortney Ramsey, Market Coordinator
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Lex van Dyck, Supplier Coordinator
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OUR BOARD
Fireweed has a member-elected, volunteer board made up of farmers, researchers, civil servants and community organizers.
Our current directors include Jeanette Sivilay, Taryn Lucas, Scott Robinson, Nicole Lamy, Carmen Grey, Owen Campbell, Jenna Drabble, Geert Hemelings, and Kaley Young.
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Thank you to our past board members: Katie Daman, Hannah Muhajarine, Naomi Gichungu, Kelly Janz, Nathan Enns, Hillary King, Jonathan Kroeker, Anna Sigrithur, Arianna Hildebrand, Nick Rempel, James Magnus-Johnston, Leanne Dunne, Reuben Van Gaalen, Lindsay Waedt, Adara Kaita, Matthew McCormick, and Dharma Aguilar-Cardenas.
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