2023 – 2024 Board of Directors and Key Personnel

Small Scale Food Processor Association

2022-2023 Board of Directors

President: Ms. Pamela Baxter (Cascadia Gluten Free Foods)

Vice President: Carmen Wakeling (Eatmore Sprouts & Greens Ltd.)

Corporate Secretary: Ron Schneider (Direct Organics Plus)

Treasurer: Johanna Faccini (Queen B Kettle Korn)

Directors:

Ron Wasik (RJW Consulting Canada Ltd.)

Susan Snow (Snow Farms Ltd.)

Joppa Wills (Joppa Wills Inc.)

Lovena Harvey (Gathering Place Trading Company)

Vicki Gee (Boundary Food Hub)

Nancy Ross (Ross Consulting)

Joseph Edogbeni (HEYRU Canada Inc.)

TEAM

Executive Director: Candice Appleby
Interim Executive Director: Stephen Evans

Ms. Pamela Baxter (President) | Cascadia Gluten Free Foods

Carmen Wakeling (Vice President) | Eatmore Sprouts & Greens Ltd.

Ron Schneider (Corporate Secretary)| Direct Organics Plus

Joppa Wills (Treasurer) | Joppa Wills Inc.

Ron Wasik (Director) | RJW Consulting Canada Ltd.

Susan Snow (Director) | Snow Farms Ltd.

Lovena Harvey (Director) | Gathering Place Trading Company

Vicki Gee (Director) | Boundary Food Hub

Nancy Ross (Director) | Ross Food Consulting Inc.

Joseph Edogbeni (Director) | HEYRU Canada Inc.

Recommendation Details

Accessing grants and funding opportunities is pivotal for the growth and sustenance of the small scale food processor industry. However, the scattered nature of available resources across multiple platforms may pose challenges for processors in identifying and accessing relevant funding. To alleviate these barriers and foster a conducive environment for industry growth, establishing a centralized depository website or platform may be beneficial for small scale food processors. This platform could serve as a comprehensive resource hub consolidating information on both internal programs offered by the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food and external funding opportunities from various external program providers.

Recommendation One

Explore establishing a centralized grant and funding information platform. This platform could gather internal and external funding opportunities, provide access to resources, and promote community engagement. The platform could also foster collective empowerment, prosperity, and sustainability within the small scale food processor industry.