Shelter Farm

09/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who visited Shelter Farm today for Family Farm Day! Special thanks to Alberni Valley Food Security Society for organizing.

09/19/2026

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

Get your coolers packed and your maps ready, because the 14th Annual Family Farms Day is happening TOMORROW! In partnership with the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Government, we are opening the gates to 11 spectacular agricultural properties across the valley.
Whether you are looking to see water buffalo up close, explore a lush urban homestead, or stock up on some local delicacies, tomorrow is your chance!

📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💰 Admission: No Cost!

🗺️ Download or Screen-Grab the Map: www.avfood.ca/ffd
Our final event brochure and map are available! Download or view the digital brochure to plan your perfect self-guided farm tour. It has all the addresses and site details for the day.

🕵️‍♂️ LAST CHANCE FOR THE CLOSE-UP CHALLENGE!
Have you been following along with our mystery photos? All 11 close-up images are locked in on our website! If you haven't tested your scouting skills yet, jump onto the site, look at the macro pictures, and click the "Answer Tab" to see if you can identify the hidden farm features before you see them in person tomorrow!

09/12/2026

09/05/2026

Hope to see you soon!

09/04/2026

Tomorrow! Join us at the Spirit Square Farmers' Market in Harbour Quay from 9am-12pm! Choose from a wide selection of fresh baked breads and local produce. Every purchase helps to support our recovery and outreach programs. 🌱(Check out the beautiful bounty from last week's market in the photo gallery below!).

05/16/2026

Tomorrow at Spirit Square Farmers' Market, we'll have Rhubarb! Come and get some while it lasts!!
We're excited to see you all at the market!!

04/30/2026

We had an incredible team of volunteers come out to the farm this week and help us with planting 400 ft of Potatoes! They were also able to help with potting up some early summer crops!
Teamwork makes the dream work!!

04/24/2026

So excited to have our season's first Radishes ready to go!
Come find us at the Spirit Square Farmers' Market, and get em' while they last!
Have a Rad-ish weekend Port Alberni!!

04/23/2026

Our new flock are growing up so quickly!
They are already 4 weeks old.

Our regular (brown) chickens are still going strong, but we're super excited for our new White Leghorn's to grow up and join the rest of the flock!

04/17/2026

It's True! There really are giants among us! Giant Mustards, atleast...
This week at Spirit Square Farmers' Market, we'll have Mustard greens, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Salad Mix (now with Arugula), fresh baked Bread, farm fresh Eggs, and so much more!!