FARMED Membership

Benefits include:

• Networking
• Monthly Meetings
• Cooperative Marketing Website links
• Event posting
• Tour listings
• Product listings
• Agri-webinars

Back 40 Ranch & Garden Center produces fresh vegetables and produce.

Baker Creek Farms produces:

• annual & perrenial flowers
• hanging baskets
• starter plants
• herbs
• fresh vegetables and box-a-week produce
• preserves
• gift boxes

Our company name is actually "Bone Meadow Enterprises", but most folks know us as "Bone Meadow Ranch & Gardens"! We do a little of everything, because we realise that diversification will be the salvation of small scale farms in the North Cariboo.

Bone Meadow Ranch & Gardens is the name of our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Program and Market Garden operation. We produce farm fresh vegetables and herbs. Although we are not certified organic growers, we adhere to organic farming methods using no chemicals or pesticides. Weekly vegetable boxes ("Bounty Boxes") are available by subscription from June thru October each year. Please call for pricing or visit the farm's website for details.

We also raise Cashmere and Boer-X meat goats, which are available for purchase on a limited basis.(Please call the farm for more information.) This year, we are very excited to be offering value-added goat meat products as well. We hope you'll visit our Farmers' Market stall this Fall for a sample of jerky.

Farmhouse Kitchen Gourmet Treats & Wild Edibles is the label for our line of jams, jellies, preserves, pickles, sauces, baked goods, and other treats.Our products are available at the Quesnel Farmers' Market and may be ordered directly. Please call, email or visit our website for details.

DesignWrite Marketing Solutions is a web design service operated from our ranch. We can help you with your branding, copywriting, and marketing collateral. Our speciality is home-based and small business. Please call, email or visit our website for more information.

Our website is updated frequently, so we invite you to visit it often for news about what we're doing at Bone Meadow Enterprises!.

The farm is open by appointment only.

Brass Monkey Farm
1992 Rawlings Rd, Quesnel BC
Tel: 250.249.5235
Email: Brass Monkey Farm
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

We raise Nubian and Boer goats, as well as free-range heritage chickens. Our Nubians provide rich wholesome milk for cheese making and adding to soap. Boer kids are available for your freezer in very limited quantities. Day old chicks are available May – June. We hope to be able to provide fresh fruit and vegetables soon.

No farm visits at this time.

College of New Caledonia
100 Campus Way, Quesnel BC
Tel: 250.991.7500 ext. 7633
Fax: 250.991.7502
Web: www.cnc.bc.ca
Email: College of New Caledonia

The Horticulture Technician Foundation Level Program represents the new standard for horticulture apprenticeship training in British Columbia as established by the Industry training Authority of BC. Students who successfully complete the Horticulture Technician Foundation program will receive Level 1 and Level 2 technical training credit and 500 work-based hour’s credit towards either Landscape Horticulturist or Production Horticulturist apprentice programs.

Contact: Gayle Campbell campbellg@cnc.bc.ca

Colorado Blue Spruce trees ranging in size; 3 ft in-pots and 5-9 ft in ground. Raised from seedlings in Quesnel, so are acclimatized for cold northern winters and hot summers.

By appointment only Monday – Friday. Open Saturday & Sunday all day.

Community Futures Development Corporation North Cariboo
679 Highway 97 S, Quesnel BC
Tel: 250.747.1212
Web: www.cfquesnel.com
Email: Community Futures

Community Futures offers support for business development, business loans, workshops, seminars and has a resource and information library

Cottonwood House, built in 1864, is one of the last remaining roadhouses in British Columbia. Located on the Cariboo ‘Waggon’ Road this farm provided accommodation and provisions to the many who journeyed to Barkerville or Quesnel.

Visit this 26-acre Provincial Historic Site and let our heritage interpreters tell the story of life in the Gold Rush era and the Boyd family, caretakers of Cottonwood House for over 75 years.Your visit will include a guided tour inside Cottonwood House, tours of the barns, garden, root celler, interpretive centre and antique machinery display as well as a visit with the many animals on the site. Enjoy a meal or snack in the restaurant and a visit to the gift and candy store.

Coyote Acres Ranch
Tel: 250.992.5905
Email: Wylie Bystedt
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

Coyote Acres Ranch, owned and operated by the Bystedt family in the North Cariboo, follows sustainable agricultural practices that preserve the environment and the health of our families and community. Our goal is to diversify the products and services we are able to offer from what we can grow and produce on the ranch.

As a diversified, family-owned ranch we produce some of the best beef, pork, lamb, chicken and llama as well as providing many on-site ranch activities. The ranch also produces a number of value-added products, everything from fertilizer to wool and yarn from our sheep and llamas. When you see a Coyote Acres Ranch product, you know you are getting the best available. For tours or order forms, please call or email.

DLK Prairie Investors
13124 Mapes Road, Vanderhoof BC
Tel :250-570-0170
Email: DLK Prairie Investors
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

DLK Prairie Investors specializes in fresh ground whole wheat flour. Grain is purchased locally and cleaned, ground and packaged at our farm in Vanderhoof. We also carry rye flour and cornmeal. DLK is always looking to expand our product and hear from local farmers for grain to grind.

The Double M Ranch has been in business since 1985. Winner of the 2000 BC Ag Award providing agritourism, eggs for sale, educational barnyard tours riding on a wagon viewing nature at its best, plus learning how animals help the environment. Also Horsemanship riding lessons. Opportunity for seniors and challenged persons.

By appointment any day – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Cost by donation.

About EdgeWood Farm is a 102 acre working farm located in South Quesnel, British Columbia. At EdgeWood you will find the Barn - a fine goods shop located in a circa 1898 dairy barn and milkhouse.

Hours Tues - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Spring hours
Parking Parking Lot available.

Family Tree Farms
RR 5 Tibbles Site Box 84 605 Tibbles Road Quesnel BC
Tel: 250-249-5755
Email: Family Tree Farms
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

Family Tree Farms specialize in certified Organic turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We strongly believe in organic standards and practices which include no GMO products, pesticides, herbicides and access to the outdoors. We exceed the standard for living space both indoor and out, where they are free to eat insects and wild strawberries. Maintaining health happy birds is our upmost priority at Family Tree Farms.

By appointment only.

Hidden Lake Guest Ranch
Quesnel BC
Mike & Karen Hawkridge
Tel: 250.249.5056
Email: Hidden Lake Guest Ranch
Web: www.hiddenlakeguestranch.com

Hillside Farm - "Live your dreams, living green"
2092 Higdon Rd, Quesnel BC
Tel: 250.992.3076
Email: Hillside Farm
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

Home Patch Ranch
Box 46 Tibbles Site, RR5, Quesnel BC
Tel: 250.249.5042
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

Kersley Christmas Trees
5245 Hill Lake Road
Quesnel BC V2J 6L6
Tel: 250.747.4424
Email: Kersley Christmas Trees
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

Pre-cut fir and spruce sheared trees sold daily in December at parking lot in Quesnel. U-choose-and-cut trees sold at the farm in Kersley. Free hotdogs and hot chocolate served at the farm on weekends.

No appointment necessary.

Kirby Hill Farm offers slow-grow Angus/Angus X beef; finished on pasture with minimal grain (oats barley), pasture raised poultry - chicken & turkey, free run and ranged (in summer) brown eggs. Please call ahead for product orders and availability.

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By Appointment:
Hay rides, Sleigh rides, Weddings, Birthdays

Farm Tours:
Miniature goats, Banty chickens, Mini-horses, Saddle horses, Longhorn cattle, and Outdoor museum of antique equipment and Textile or fibre arts & crafts.

Janet Knopp
4861 Pioneer Rd, Quesnel BC
Tel: 250.747.3984
Email: Janet Knopp
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

Koster's Farm & Garden
1559 West Fraser Rd, Quesnel BC
Tel: 250.992.7511
Email: Koster's Farm & Garden
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

Loraina Stephen (Northern Health)
Email: Loraina Stephen (Northern Health)

More inforation coming soon.

The Plentiful Pantry offers the people of Quesnel high quality organic dried foods. We currently provide over 80 products including a variety of herbs & spices, grains, dried beans and dried fruit, nuts, seeds, oils & vinegars and various savory & baking items, all of which are certified organic. Our goal is not only to provide whole products but to also provide a venue where locally produced foods can be purchased.

The Plentiful Pantry is owned and operated by Loco Local Market.

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M/M Ranch
4867 Hydraulic Rd, Quesnel BC
Tel: 250.747.2230
Email: M/M Ranch
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

Limousin Cattle, Swine, Canadian Horses.

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Moose Meadows Farm
2861 Nazko Rd, Quesnel BC
Tel: 250.249 5329
Web: www.moosemeadowsfarm.ca
Products: Wreaths, eggs, birch syrup, tours, special events

Located west of Quesnel in Goldrush Country, Moose Meadows Farm is the first accredited agritourism farm in the Cariboo-Chilcotin. By “Farming with the Season”, the farm is home to a wide variety of “residents” and offers many different products and experiences. Included in the list are birch syrup, evergreen products (wreaths, garlands, etc.) for Christmas, Valentines & weddings, Christmas trees, free range eggs, alpaca / llama fibre items, rustic furniture, wild jellies & syrups, farm tours, wreath decorating workshops, Birthday in the Barnyard, sugaring off events and on-site farm festivals. It is also Home to The AntlerShed Gift Shop which specialises in 100% Canadian products of which 95% are local. The store also offers a selection of maple products and tapping supplies for birch syrup making.

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT.

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Pat Hartley
Email: Pat Hartley
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

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Pen-Y-Bryn Farm
2911 Kersley Dale Ldg Rd, Quesnel BC
Tel: 250.747.2684
Email: Pen-Y-Bryn Farm
Web: www.bcbedandbreakfast.biz

Located near the town of Quesnel in the beautiful North Cariboo region of British Columbia, the farm embodies the spirit that makes the rural north so memorable. A Tourism B.C. Approved Accommodation, Pen-Y-Bryn Farm offers both Bed and Breakfast and Bed and Bales options.

Our round pen, arena, trails and boarding facility make us a perfect venue for horse and cattle events. Check out our website calendar for our schedule of clinics and camps. We encourage all ages and abilities to participate in this fun learning environment.

We are based on a philosophy of old-fashioned family values, strong community spirit, and ecological balance. We conduct a range of different farm activities with a personal touch and welcome you to join us and enjoy some peace and quiet in the country.

The Quesnel Agriculture Fair and Exhibition hosts a community agriculture fair in Quesnel every labour Day Weekend.

In 2008 Quesnel Exhibition and Fair saw many changes, and is well on the way to being the best in Northern BC. They have something to appeal to all ages. A special children’s activity center, as well as the traditional livestock, horticultural, arts and crafts exhibits will be there. Our Entertainment Tent will once more feature Quesnel’s own Homegrown Entertainment Talent.

Logger Sports will provide exciting entertainment for all ages. Precision horse riders and The Draft Horse preform in the outdoor arena for spectators. Our pet parade and the animals displays in the Agriplex have always been a hit with the young and old. The Old Iron display with the tractors and equipment add a presence of the past and our history. Beekeeper, FARSHA and the Ministry of Agriculture displays are set up around the grounds.

We strive to be a family event, and try to improve upon that with each succeeding year. This has many challenges, and we need volunteers from the community to help to work towards this goal. Volunteers can be as active as they desire from a couple of hours to an unlimited commitment. If you have a few minutes to organize a pet parade, talent show, childrens activity, etc. or would like to help with getting ready for the fair by painting signs or help put up posters. We welcome your time and effort large or small, the more people who help out the more successful our exhibition and fair will be. Volunteers receive a free pass to the fair and are welcome to attend our Christmas party.

We are a business association that has been serving our community since 1910. Our board of directors of 15 set forth policy and identify projects that will assist our members and community grow and prosper.

Hours: 9 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday
Contact: Coralee Oakes

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Visit the Quesnel Farmers' Market every Saturday between 8:30am and 1pm at the Helen Dixon on the corner of Carson Ave (Hwy 97 N) and Kinchant Ave. Up to 45 different vendors sell their produce, crafts and more.

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Six Mile Ranch is home to Raptor Ridge Campsite, a small unique family campground just twenty minutes from downtown Quesnel and a short distance to our local convenience store and neighbourhood pub. Come and enjoy a relaxing camping experience overlooking beautiful Bouchie Lake. Our campsite features wall tents, camping, RV sites, guided fishing tours, boat rentals, wild berry picking, bird watching (American White Pelican feeding grounds), water plant sales, fly tying and fishing classes.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Laurey-Anne Roodenburg
1844 Kral Rd, Quesnel BC
Tel: 250.747.7406
Email: Laurey-Anne Roodenburg
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

Sisters Creek Simmentals
3482 Zschiedrich Rd, Quesnel BC
Tel: 250.747.3700
Email: Sisters Creek Simmentals
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

Sisters Creek Simmentals offers natural beef products.

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT.

Jerry and Laura Entzminger, of Sweet Tree Ventures/Diamond E Ranch, believe that diversity, particularly in tough economic times, is the key to success. In addition to producing beef cattle and top quality hay, the couple has expanded their operation to include birch syrup products and rough cut fir lumber. For more information about the products they offer, please give Jerry or Laura a call.

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Counselling in all aspects of nutrition.

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Ten Mile Nursery
4699 Ten Mile Lake Rd, Quesnel BC V2J 6X1
Tel: 250.992.3623
Email: Ten Mile Nursery
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

Ten Mile Nursery is a retail greenhouse specializing in hanging baskets, perennials, bedding plants and planters.

Open 7 days a week - hours vary.

The Quesnel Community Garden
(Find us behind Quesnel Junior Secondary School)
Tel: 250.992.8472
Fax: 250.992.6160
Email: The Community Garden c/o Quesnel Women's Resource Centre
Blog: http://www.quesnelcommunitygarden.blogspot.com
Web: http://www.qwrc.ca
Contact: Melanie MacDonald
             Administrative Coordinator
             Quesnel Women's Resource Centre

The Quesnel Community Garden addresses the issue of food security by providing community members with a garden space to grow their fresh, healthy, and affordable food. It also gives community members an opportunity to learn from each other, to share gardening skills, and to meet new friends. We are a non-profit group and any produce not used by members is given to local organizations such as the Salvation Army, Seasons House, and Amata Transition House.

Please note: The Quesnel Community Garden is located behind Quesnel Junior Secondary School

For more information, Download our Brochure!

Walk'in Acres
1020 Wiersma Rd, Quesnel BC
Tel: 250.747.2757
Email: Walk'in Acres
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

Poultry Abattoir – Chickens & Turkeys

Phone to book an appointment.

Walkabout Homestead
2194 Rawlings Rd, Quesnel BC V2J 7E2
Tel: 250.249.0215
Email: Walkabout Homestead
Web: http://www.farmed.ca/members.html

Walkabout Homestead offers animal trails in our mature forest, a great variety of natural wild berries and medicinal herbal plants and basic accommodation. We have herb gardens and greenhouses of domestic vegetables and berries.

We raise meat type rabbits of the California and New Zealand variety. We also raise various egg laying chickens with breeds including, Australorps, Americauras and Red Rocks. Our Heritage turkeys are 75%
wild with various lines of natural birds that can live quite well in the wild.

We invite people to come and experience peace and tranquility in our forest and to discover the variety
of plants that thrive in the Cariboo in areas that have been undisturbed for a very long time.