Keating Farm

11/01/2025

07/17/2025

Today’s the day! Join us this evening for a tour of Keating Farm with the Cowichan Agricultural Society (CAS). More details below. We hope to see you soon!

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CAS is hosting a tour of

Where: Keating Farm - 5250 Miller Rd, Duncan, BC
When: Thursday July 17
Start time: 7pm

Are you curious about agritourism and what it takes to blend farming with hospitality?

Keating Farm has graciously invited us for an inside look at their journey—sharing both the challenges and successes of running a sustainable farm while welcoming the public through agritourism. You’ll learn how they’ve integrated regenerative agriculture, restored historic buildings, and cared for a diverse collection of animals including honey bees, chickens, turkeys, sheep, and pigs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to walk the land, connect with passionate farmers, and gain a deeper understanding of how agritourism works.

All are welcome, including members and those curious about joining CAS. Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming. We look forward to seeing you there!

07/16/2025

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It’s almost tour day at Keating Farm! We’re very excited to tour their beautiful historical site and learn all about Rebecca and George’s approach to agritourism!

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Keating Farm
5250 Miller Rd, Duncan, BC

Parking:
There is ample parking in the lower parking lot. Please enter through the driveway with the farmstand, NOT beside the main house.

Biosecurity:
Please wash your shoes before visiting the farm, especially if you work on or have visited a farm recently.

This event is open to CAS members and those curious about joining CAS. Please send us a message to let us know you’re coming. We look forward to seeing you there!

04/16/2025

Happy Easter! If you are looking for special local food for your Easter holiday, we have you covered!

We have several gorgeous smoked hams, pork tenderloins, and lamb leg roasts if you are looking for a special centrepiece for your holiday table. If you are planning a more casual barbeque or brunch, we have lots of roasting chickens and delicious pork chops, ribs, bacon, and sausages available.

To place an order, please contact us by DM, email or phone. We look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks for your business and supporting local farms!

03/12/2025

If you live in the Cowichan Valley Regional District, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY BY MARCH 18!!! Let CVRD know how you feel about their services and share about your experiences working with them.

As a farmer in the electoral areas, we are deeply dissatisfied with the services being provided by the CVRD. The lack of support from our local government presents a huge risk to agriculture and food security in our region. Farmers are not the only ones being affected and we all have a responsibility to engage in this process.

Please be thoughtful, honest, and respectful with your communication. CVRD needs to hear from all of us so they understand the extent of the problem and the impacts they are having on the community so they can come to grips with that truth and start to implement meaningful change to address it.

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The 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey update is happening now across the Cowichan region!

Why take the survey?
Conducted by Leger, this is the fourth Community Satisfaction Survey undertaken by the CVRD since 2011. The statistically valid survey will gather data from approximately 400 residents to gauge quality of life, the delivery of programs and services, as well as how best to inform and engage the public.

The Community Satisfaction Survey gives voice to residents, business-owners, employees, shy people and outgoing people, people who are new to the Cowichan area, and those who have been here for decades.

This allows us to hear many opinions, not just from those who usually comment or attend meetings. Your feedback is important and we appreciate your participation.

And did we mention – you could win one of two $100 gift cards for CVRD recreation facilities!
Take the 2025 Survey: https://legeropinion.co/cvrd2025

03/05/2025

It’s lambing season!!! Another set of triplets were born this morning. Mags, our livestock guardian dog and an essential part of our farm team, is hard at work this time of year keeping our flock and new babies safe. You can tell he loves his job. Look at the smile on his face!

He’s a proud flock/family member (‘brother from another mother’ 😝) supporting and protecting every lamb born on the farm 🥰 Thanks Mags for everything you do! We love you buddy!

11/07/2024

Thanks to everyone who came out to CVRD’s public meetings on Tuesday to discuss the draft agricultural zoning bylaw! The community feedback was unanimous and consistent with the feedback farmers provided to CVRD in summer 2023.

Don’t forget!… All residents of the CVRD electoral areas should complete both of the online surveys and the deadline is tomorrow, Friday, November 8th so don’t delay!

Ag Zoning Survey - https://ow.ly/PG8250TOH7y
CZB Survey - https://form.simplesurvey.com/f/s/zoning-bylaw?ds=szDoYaKvsA

Strengthening agriculture requires more than just protecting agricultural land, we also need to consider and support the needs of our farmers! In order for agriculture to thrive in Cowichan Valley, we need healthy land and happy farmers!

Questions for CVRD? Email: [email protected]

11/04/2024

We look forward to seeing you all at the CVRD agricultural zoning meetings tomorrow!

If you care about farms, farmers, local food, and/or food security in the Cowichan Valley, please come out and have your say! Farmers need your support now!

If you are a farmer in the CVRD Electoral Areas and were unable to register for the farmer only meeting due to the limited capacity of the venue, please email or call your CVRD Area Director and [email protected] immediately to voice your concerns.

10/31/2024

Calling all Cowichan Valley Residents! If you care about farms, farmers, local food, and/or food security in the Cowichan Valley, please read this post… Farmers need your support now!

CVRD has started the long awaited process to update our local zoning bylaws including the agricultural zoning bylaw which dictates what farmers can and cannot do on our farms. CVRD needs your input and farmers need your support! Please attend the public meeting on Tuesday, Nov 5 and complete both of the surveys due by Friday, Nov 8. See additional details in CVRD’s message below.

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Let’s Talk Agricultural Zoning!

We’re developing a NEW Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw for the CVRD’s Electoral Areas. As part of this, we’re updating Agricultural Zoning areas and would like your feedback!

Join us for a conversation with CVRD staff and others in your community at the Agricultural Zoning Public Meeting on Tuesday, November 5th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Heritage Hall, Cowichan Community Centre. Register by Sunday, November 3rd: https://ow.ly/SWcr50TOH7w

Or participate online to learn more and complete the survey.
The draft agricultural zones and more information about the project can be found at: https://ow.ly/cbAe50TOH7x
Agriculture Zoning Bylaw Survey: https://ow.ly/PG8250TOH7y

Please complete the survey by Friday, November 8th.

Questions? Email us: [email protected]