Not your usual bank...

​It’s easy to take fresh, local food for granted…until you find out how precarious life is for many farmers. On April 8 we’ll hear the story of FarmWorks, an innovative investment co-op that often tips the balance from failure to success. We’ll also find out what we can all do—as consumers, gardeners, neighbours and friends—to build more resilience into our food systems.

​During the final half hour, we will engage in small breakout groups and then return for a final Q&A with our guest.

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​Linda Best grew up on an Annapolis Valley farm; has a BSc from Acadia and was a Medical Microbiologist and Gastroenterology Researcher; former Director of Capital District Health Authority; operated an apple orchard; founded Frame Plus Art which grew to three stores. Awareness of food-related health issues led her to help establish Friends of Agriculture and to help found FarmWorks Investment Co-operative Limited, a Community Economic Development Investment Fund. Received the Order of Nova Scotia, Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal and King Charles Coronation Medal.