Darcy Smith
Land Matcher
Darcy Smith has spent the last 15 years working to support farmers and food systems. She lives and works on unceded Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh territories. As the first Land Matcher in B.C. and now as BCLMP program manager, she’s worked with many new entrants, seasoned farmers and farmland holders across the province, who all share a vision to help the next generation of farmers get on the land and to see the land producing food into the future. Darcy also edits the BC Organic Grower, a magazine showcasing organic farming across B.C.
UNLOCKING FARMLAND ACCESS
As farmland becomes increasingly tied to the rising prices of speculative markets, accessibility for food producers continues to slip further out of reach. The implications for regional food security are profound, making this issue a pressing concern for our panelists, who have long been engaged in this conversation. Drawing on their firsthand knowledge, experience, and insights, this panel will explore a range of innovative approaches to farmland access—highlighting their strengths, limitations, and the work to be done to ensure the future of farms and farmers.
UNLOCKING FARMLAND ACCESS : CREATIVE PATHWAYS TO SECURING FARMLAND
As farmland becomes increasingly tied to the rising prices of speculative markets, accessibility for food producers continues to slip further out of reach. The implications for regional food security are profound, making this issue a pressing concern for our panelists, who have long been engaged in this conversation. Drawing on their firsthand knowledge, experience, and insights, this panel will explore a range of innovative approaches to farmland access—highlighting their strengths, limitations, and the work to be done to ensure the future of farms and farmers.