Growing and using local food at VIU’s Nanaimo campus is becoming a priority for students and service departments. A horticulture student recently delivered a batch of fresh garlic harvested from the G.R. Paine Centre gardens for use by VIU’s Culinary Arts department and Food Services. Students also grow greens, basil, and other vegetables in community gardens on campus. A Farmers’ Market is held every Thursday outside the main cafeteria from 11:30 am to 1 pm.
Left to right: Chef Debbie Shore, Culinary Arts student apprentice Kyley Latam, VIU store room clerk
Lucrezia Mancini, and Unnamed Student. Photo courtesy
Marilyn Assaf
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