2024 Board of Directors

member of the Board for 6 years

part of the Tuesday work crew and Fall Fair

served as President and Secretary of the Ag Alliance

concerned about the future of agriculture and the effects of climate change on Salt Spring

background in post secondary education at the provincial, national and international level

served on a variety of administrative tribunals for the province of BC

first served on planning committee of Fall Fair in 1976

background in farming and engineering for BC Ferries

manages the restoration of the old equipment

liaison duties with the SSI Farmers’ Heritage Foundation

member of SSIFI for 28 years, joined the board in 2018 and serves as the Treasurer

background in farming, small business and bookkeeping.

active with Girl Guides for 40 years, and other community organizations

joined the board in February 2024

retired from the local waterworks district in 2020

served on the Coastal Water Suppliers Board for many years

currently operates a small farm raising hay, lamb, and eggs

thirty five year career with BC Parks

design, construction and maintenance of facilities within 200+ Provincial Parks

coordinating the Region’s Health and Safety program, training of staff and managing the Permit Program for all commercial activities

has volunteered for the Institute for 2 years on repairs and maintenance of buildings and grounds

operator of Ruckle Farm for many years

produces and sells meat, fruit and vegetables

manager of Ruckle Park

has served on several agricultural boards

joined the board in February 2024

works full time at Ruckle Farm

produces and sells beef, lamb, turkey, eggs, and a variety of fruits and vegetables

formerly in charge of the red meat operation at the Salt Spring Abattoir, where he has remained involved in training and assisting as needed

committed to sustainable agricultural practices, mixed farming and keeping agriculture alive and thriving on Salt Spring

grew up on Salt Spring Island and has very fond memories of baking cakes topped with Lego for the Fall Fair!

founder of LocalSalt and The Tuesday Food Hub.

committed to improving access to locally grown and produced food on Salt Spring Island. Getting food from the farm to islanders plates!

focus is on creating connections in our community with the goal of supporting active local farmers.

is a retired Professional Agrologist with over 25 years experience in managing a non-profit organization and 30 years in crop and livestock production.

involved in agricultural committees on Salt Spring Island and past committees in Abbotsford

volunteers with the restoration of the Antique Equipment  at the Institute

joined the Board in February 2024

30 years at Thrifty Foods on Salt Spring and currently the Assistant Store Manager

6 years at the Red and White Trading Company on Salt Spring Island

background in meat wrapping and cutting

been to every SSI Fall Fair for the last 36 years