Our mission is to be ambassadors for the planet while building community and 

encouraging good health, unity and resilience.

We proudly offer a huge selection of high quality organic, non-GMO,

ethically and locally sourced products in a unique market style shopping environment.

We embrace diversity, encourage conversations and celebrate our differences.

Thank you so much for your continued support, your open hearts and your patronage.

Our customers mean the world to us!

Founded in 1993, we have been serving the Cowichan Valley for over 25 years. We are known for our friendly, knowledgeable service, and our genuine care for our community and our customers.

Each department offers an incredible selection of organically grown and non-GMO foods and we work closely with local farmers and producers to support our community and provide the freshest whole and health-sustaining foods to our customers.

You will also find a plethora of planet friendly products for food storage, zero waste lunches, outdoor adventures and household comforts like salt lamps, candles, textiles, and all you need to create a home that nourishes your mind, body and soul.

We are grateful for the support and encouragement of our members over the years, now and always.

In Community,

Nicolette and The Community Farm Store Team

Save Time, Shop Online

January Online Draw

Check out this fabulous Orion Wellness prize filled great products from Harmony, EnerC, and Ki. Purchase a wellness product from our online store during the month of January for your chance to win!

New to the Community Farm Store

Made Good Mornings

Made Good Mornings are perfect for those busy starts when you need to grab and go! These new soft baked oat bars have a soft and chewy texture, and come in 3 tasty varieties: chocolate chip, blueberry, and cinnamon bun! As with all Made Good products, they are organic, gluten free, and free from the most common allergens.

Naked & Saucy - New Varieties

Naked & Saucy aims to be healthy and dietary friendly while delivering all the flavour you crave. Sauces that are good for you, the environment, and your taste buds. Find the new Keto Teriyaki and Sweet & Sour sauces with the full selection down our grocery aisle.



Safe Catch Wild Sardines

New skinless and boneless sardines from Safe Catch have the lowest mercury of any brand, guaranteed. These wild and sustainably caught sardines are full of flavour and healthy Omega-3s — averaging over 1600mg of Omega-3 fatty acids per serving! Find both water-packed and extra virigin olive oil-packed with our sustainable seafoods!

Caboo Bath Tissue in Paper

Caboo tree-free household paper products are made from renewable bamboo – not trees! It’s the bamboo’s strength and softest fibres that make Caboo soft, safe, and sustainable, not to mention septic safe. Find the new 9 roll plastic-free pack with the household products in the CFS Pantry.



It's the middle of winter, which in our land of bountiful summer fruits, can feel like a drought! Never fear, the citrus is here, ready to fill you with the extra doses of seasonal immunity-boosting vitamins you need, not to mention satisfy that craving. And think beyond the lunchbox! These juicy fruits are wonderful tossed in a salad, juiced or added to a smoothie, salad dressing or sauce. Our Produce Aisle is loaded with a great selection of citrus, so fill up your basket and enjoy! If you're juicing or just a hardcore citrus lover, consider ordering your favourites by the case to save money and ensure your supply.

Some of the Health Benefits of Citrus

1. The obvious one - vitamin C! Citrus fruits are an outstanding source of this immune-boosting vitamin, which is why reach for them during cold and flu season. While they won't make you completely invincible, they are proven to reduce the duration and severity of your illness. Vitamin C also helps the body absorb iron and has a hand in collagen production.
2. They're a great source of fiber, which helps you feel full longer. Most of it is soluble, which helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The insoluble fiber helps with digestion.
3. Citrus contains flavonoids, which can help lower LDL cholesterol levels and keep the heart healthy. Vitamin C has also been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.
4. Citrus fruits have a low glycemic index, which means the glucose is released into your bloodstream slowly, without an energy crash later.
5. They have a high water content, which make them both filling and thirst quenching.

Where to start? Here's our handy Citrus Guide to help you pick your next favourite.



Valencia Oranges

These are the best oranges for juicing! Thin-skinned with a few seeds, Valencia oranges are sweet and delicious. 



Navel Oranges

Often considered to be the tastiest oranges, Navels have a distinct navel, or belly button, to identify them. Seedless and easy to peel. We've got these beauties both loose and bagged.

Cara Cara Oranges

We love the beautiful pink colour inside these oranges! The colour comes from the orange's high lycopene content, which is great for eye and heart health. Super sweet and aromatic with a flavour similar to a tangerine. 

Minneola Tangelos

A cross between a tangerine and grapefruit, the Minneola Tangelo is a sweet-tart fruit, exotic in flavour and extremely juicy.

Blood Oranges

Blood oranges are sweeter than other oranges, they're easier to peel, and they have fewer seeds. Their juice is delicious, but should be used the same day it is juiced. The higher sugar content in blood oranges makes the juice ferment more quickly.

Citrus Salsa 

A fresh, sweet and tangy citrus salsa! Use a variety of oranges for extra flavour and colour. Amazing in tacos, on top of fish or grilled tofu, or paired with your favourite tortilla chips.

Ingredients:

• 2 large oranges, supremed and cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 large grapefruits, supremed and cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 tbsp lime juice (1 lime)
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp cilantro (or more to taste), chopped
• salt to taste

Directions:

Mix everything, season with salt to taste and enjoy!

Blood Orange Margaritas

Perhaps the perfect drink to enjoy with fish tacos and the delicious citrus salsa, above, blood orange margaritas are sweet tart perfection. The ultimate winter cocktail when you need a little boost of sunshine!

Ingredients:

• 1 quart fresh blood orange juice or fresh orange juice (about 12 blood oranges or 8 large navel oranges)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice (about 12 limes)
• 1 1/2 cups Cointreau or other triple sec
• 3 1/2 cups silver tequila
• Kosher salt
• 1 blood orange wedge, plus 12 thin blood orange slices
• Ice

Directions:

1. In a large pitcher, mix the blood orange juice with the lime juice, Cointreau and silver tequila. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
2. Spread a small mound of salt on a small plate. Moisten the outer rim of 12 martini glasses with the orange wedge, then dip the rims into the salt to lightly coat.
3. Add ice to the pitcher and stir well, then strain into the prepared glasses. Garnish each margarita with a blood orange slice and serve.
4. Make Ahead! This margarita recipe can be prepared through Step 1 and refrigerated, covered, overnight.



Say No to Food Waste

With all of this much-needed focus on less waste, let's not forget about food waste! Restaurants and grocery stores are some of the biggest culprits when it comes to wasting perfectly good food. The Community Farm Store recognizes this and has long been committed to reducing as much waste from our store as possible.

Our Inglorious Produce selection - which is an ever-changing array of slightly overripe, bruised or misshapen produce - exists for this exact reason. For only a dollar per pound, you can choose from an awesome variety of items, sometimes pretty darn perfect. It saves our customers money and helps organic produce be accessible to a larger community. Plus, it keeps food from being wasted.

The compost from our Produce Department goes to local farms for animals and gardens.

Celebrate Love

We love LOVE! So you can imagine how excited we get about Valentine's Day. Let us share some of our joy with you to get you inspired to pamper the sweet people in your life. Fill a baby Baraka basket with edible treats or body care products, teas and more. Beeswax candles in a heart-shaped Himalayan salt candle holder are romantic and functional. Be sure to visit our Produce Aisle for fresh organic strawberries. Let us help you put together something amazing.

Valentine's Day means romance! You don't have to compromise quality or eco-friendliness for a love-filled day! Romantic handmade beeswax candles, natural lubricants, body oils, bath salts, and locally made Original Skin heart-shaped bath bombs are just a few of our very love-ly suggestions.



The sexiest sounding chocolate you're going to find, Zazubean makes fairly traded bars full of decadent, luxurious flavour, with sinfully suggestive names like Flirt, Hottie, Sassy, Nakid, Vixen, Smooch and more. Ethereal Confections' beautiful heart-shaped truffle boxes, solid chocolate love bots, raspberry meltaways, and gummy heart chocolate bark are wonderful treats to share, as are locally made Denman Island Chocolate hearts.

A beautiful tea for the love in your life! Pukka's heartwarming Love tea, or JusTea Purple Rain, Purple Jasmine, and Purple Chocolate are perfect choices.

We have an exquisite heart-filled selection of rose quartz, heart shaped stones, candles, and Himalayan salt lamps upstairs at CFS for the Soul. We have extended the salt lamp sale - save 20% (while supplies last) until Valentine's Day!

Don't forget to visit our friends at the Duncan Garage Cafe & Bakery for delectable Valentine's sweets! They'll be baking special cupcakes and their famous baby cakes for the day. Make sure you pre-order yours!



Reuse It, Don't Lose It

Millstone Farm & Organics Reusable Bags

These fantastic produce bags from Millstone Farm & Organics are made from GOTS certified organic cotton that has been woven into a precise mesh size so the air can properly circulate around the produce to maintain the freshness and quality for a long time. Organic cotton drawstrings close the top of the bag and the Tare weight (weight of the bag alone) has been printed on the front label so it can be easily seen and removed at the checkout when you're purchasing bulk goods. These bags are great for storing veggies like garlic, onions, and potatoes, too. Find them in individual sizes and multi packs in the bulk area down the produce aisle.

CFS Bulk Bags

Island made by our friends at Coastal Hive, these organic cotton bags have a tare weight, and our sweet sunflower logo, printed right on them. They come in 2 convenient sizes perfect for bulk goods.

Weck Jars

Looking for some sweet new containers for your pantry? Weck Jars make some of our favourite. Super durable and just plain good looking, they can be used for canning, gifting, storage or even in the lunchbox! Come check our our great selection of shapes and sizes. 

Colibri Pouches

Made with love in Manitoba, Colibri reusable cotton pouches are lined and zippered, and come in a variety of sizes for snacks, sandwiches, school supplies, and more. We have an ever-changing but always awesome selection down our reusables aisle.

U-Konserve

Containers that last a lifetime are a great purchase. We carry the best from U-Konserve and Onyx for litterless lunches, home food storage, camping, potlucks, and more.

Your Green Kitchen

We love this collection so much. Your Green Kitchen makes super stylin' jar and bowl covers, tea towels and bulk bags, all from durable, washable organic cotton. A beautiful replacement for plastic wrap and single-use items. Find their new reusable tea bags with balancing stick down the tea aisle in the CFS Pantry!



Klean Kanteen Accessories

You've already got your sweet Klean Kanteen, but do you have the accessories you need? We carry all kinds of lids, spouts, and more to help trick out your bottle, including:

• TKWide Chug Cap
• TKWide Insulated Wide Loop Cap
• TKWide Straw Cap

We also have a great selection of bottles and cups if you're not yet a lucky owner of one.



Get Nourished at the CFS Cafe

Cafe Seating

Check out our beautiful new seating on the Mezzanine! These amazing tables actually belong to James, and they were built by the wonderful Henk Scholten. Come and enjoy your delicious CFS Cafe offerings in style!



The CFS Wellness Advisory Team is a unique group of compassionate, knowledgeable, and committed Holistic Health Care professionals. Setting the bar high, in the health-food industry, is our on-going mission. We strive to meet each of our customers where they are at, in their uniquely individual journeys, with friendly curiosity and humility. Our enthusiastic team is stacked with credentials in Holistic Nutrition, Herbology, Reflexology, and Energy Medicine. We strive to stay up-to-date with the latest leading-edge research that can help us to serve our customers and community to the best of our ability. It is our collective calling to serve and we are always here to help!  

In accordance with the most recent public health orders, our medically exempt staff cannot serve you face to face, but they will happily serve you from behind a physical barrier. If you would like to email our team ahead of time, they can collect your items and have them ready for you. If there is a particular Advisor you wish to reach, please put their name in the subject line and they will contact you. Email: [email protected]

All of our products can also be purchased via CFS Online.

Did you miss our latest Wellness newsletter? Don't miss out! Head here for the latest products and health guidance to help you be your healthiest self.



Find an intentionally curated selection of crystals, oracles decks, books and locally crafted gifts upstairs on the mezzanine!



New Year Blessings

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and gratitude to everyone who supported our little store in 2021! We look forward to bringing in more magic & beauty this year. What will you create in 2022?



Fresh Start

Something about those fresh pages in a new day planner... Limited stock of 2022 We'Moon day planners are still available, full of beautiful art, poetry, astrology & more.



New Collection

We have a wonderful new selection of tarot and oracle decks, plus all our favourites back in stock. Magical tools for helping guide your new year's visions & dreams!

Light Up Your Life

We're extending our Himalayan salt lamp sale - save 20% until February 14th (while supplies last, no valid with other discounts). We also have some sweet little salt tea light holders included in the sale.

Gift Certificates

Perfect for Valentine's gift giving! Easy & convenient, purchase for any amount and let your loved ones choose their own treasures.  (*Valid for purchases in CFS for the Soul only- excludes The Community Farm Store)

Extend Your CFS Discount

Community Farm Store Members can extend their monthly member discount to save 15% on purchases* at CFS for the Soul!

How it works:

1. Complete your shop downstairs & redeem your monthly member discount.

2. Bring your receipt upstairs to extend the 15% discount to your crystal store purchase*

Not a member yet? Sign up today to receive a discount on a future purchase!

*Discount reimbursements will not be issued. Not valid on sale items. Valid for same day purchases only.*

CFS for the Soul Hours

Monday - Saturday 10-5

Closed Sundays & Holidays

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Brown Lentils

Bagged organic brown lentils are new to our bulk shelves! They come in perfectly sized 1.5lb bags, but you can always order a large sack at Customer Service.

The difference between brown lentils and green lentils is that brown lentils have a higher fiber content. Brown lentils have a mild, earthy flavour while green lentils taste robustly peppery and take more time to cook because of their harder outer layer.



Creamy Lentil Stuffed Butternut Squash

Roasted butternut squash gets stuffed with the most flavourful, umami-packed lentil filling, then drizzled with a creamy sauce made from the scooped out squash. A hearty and satisfying main course for any winter dinner!

Ingredients:

• 3 medium butternut squash
• Regular olive oil or avocado oil for roasting
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Creamy Lentil Filling

• 3 tablespoon olive oil 
• 2 large yellow onions, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh sage leaves
• 2 teaspoons roughly chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) dry red wine (such as Pinot Noir, Shiraz/Syrah, or Malbec)
• 1 cup (190g) brown lentils
• 2 ⅔ cups (640 mL) vegetable or bone broth
• 1 bay leaf
•  1 teaspoon sweet or hot paprika
• 2 ½ tablespoons tahini
• 2 teaspoons white miso paste
• 2-3 teaspoons good-quality balsamic vinegar

Butternut-Tahini Sauce

• 1 cup roasted butternut squash (from the scooped out halves)
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3-6 tablespoons water or vegetable/bone broth, more as needed to thin the sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Roast the squash. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Slice each butternut squash in half and scoop out the seeds and sticky stuff with a spoon. Place each squash half, cut side up, on a large baking sheet and rub each with a bit of the oil and season well with salt and pepper. Roast for 45-50 minutes, or until the flesh is fork tender and lightly browned.
2. Make the Creamy Lentil Filling. Heat the 3 tablespoon olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the onions and season with a pinch of salt and sauté for 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning but not too often so that they can brown, or until most of the onions are browned. Add the garlic, sage and rosemary and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine into all of the ingredients, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to medium and pour in the red wine and deglaze the pan, stirring up any browned bits, until the liquid has evaporated and the smell of alcohol has dissipated, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the vegetable broth, along with the lentils, bay leaf, and paprika. Stir to combine and increase the heat to bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to maintain a rapid simmer, and simmer until the lentils are just tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.
5. Reduce the heat to low. Add the tahini, miso, and balsamic vinegar, and stir until well incorporated. Taste for seasonings, adding about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
6. When the roasted squash is cool enough to handle, use a large spoon to scoop out the flesh from each squash half, leaving a ½ to ¾-inch -thick border around the sides and bottom.
7.  Transfer 1 cup of the butternut squash flesh to a food processor (set aside the rest for another use, such as a risotto, pasta, oatmeal, or smoothie).
8. Reduce oven temperature to 350F° (175°C).
9. Stuff the lentil filling into each squash cavity. Add the stuffed squash halves to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until everything is warmed through.
10. Meanwhile, make the butternut tahini sauce. To the food processor with the 1 cup squash flesh, add the tahini, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and blend until smooth. Stream in the water or broth, scraping down the sides as you go, until you have a pourable but thick sauce.
11. To serve, drizzle the butternut tahini sauce on top of the stuffed baked squash. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

You can now find Purple Chocolate Tea from Justea in our Apothecary! This antioxidant-rich cacao and purple tea offer a healthy choice to satisfy your sweet tooth, without any indulgence. Deep cocoa richness with a nice touch of black tea notes.

Award-Winning Taste: Sweet & Smooth, Pure Chocolate & Delicate Rose

Caffeine: Very Low

Purple Super Leaf: A cultivar that naturally grows purple tea leaves, similar to other healthy purple superfoods like blueberries and acai.

Antioxidant Boost: Purple Tea contains more antioxidants than Kenyan green tea with half the caffeine.

Garden to Cup Freshness: Direct-trade partnership gives you the freshest tea possible and the farmer a fair wage.

Organically Grown: Hand-picked in Kenya. No pesticides or chemicals are sprayed on tea leaves.

Steeping Instructions: 1 Teaspoon –190°F – 4 mins (for a second cup, re-steep 8 mins)

100% Natural Ingredients: Organic Cacao Shells, Kenyan Purple Tea, Rose Petals

In contrast to a complicated world let's keep things at home simple and beautiful. Let us help you to imagine new traditions that are nourishing for the whole family. Our store is a colourful, tranquil and an inspiring "portal" to warmth, wonder and wisdom.

Did you miss us in the Cowichan Valley Voice? Head here for our latest pages!

Find us tucked into the Sol-Centre, adjacent to The Community Farm Store.

FSWS Hours

Open Monday - Saturday 10-5

Closed Sundays & Holidays

We are here to help and to support. 

We are happy to accommodate requests for mail orders or curbside pickups.

To contact us at the store, email [email protected].

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Kale Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing

This happy, feel-good kale salad recipe is packed with colorful vegetables, crispy chickpeas, avocado, cranberries, and pepitas. Great for lunch!

Ingredients:

Carrot Ginger Dressing 

• ½ cup chopped roasted carrots, from 3/4 cup raw carrots
• 1/3 to ½ cup water
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Salad

• 1 batch Roasted Chickpeas
• 1 bunch curly kale, stems removed, leaves torn
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1 small red beet, grated
• ½ watermelon radish, very thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, cubed
• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
• ¼ cup pepitas, toasted
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• Sea salt & Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Make the dressing and roast the chickpeas: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the chickpeas with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with pinches of salt and pepper. Place the carrot pieces for the dressing in their own corner on the baking sheet to roast alongside the chickpeas. Roast for 25 to minutes, or until the chickpeas are browned and crisp and the carrots are soft. Set the roasted chickpeas aside. Transfer the carrots to a blender and add the water, olive oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and salt. Blend the dressing until smooth and chill in the fridge until ready to use.
2. Place the kale leaves into a large bowl and drizzle with the lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of olive oil, and a few pinches of salt. Use your hands to massage the leaves until they become soft and wilted and reduce in the bowl by about half.
3. Add the carrot, beet, watermelon radish, half of the cubed avocado, cranberries, pepitas, a few more good pinches of salt and a few grinds of pepper, and toss. Drizzle generously with the carrot ginger dressing. Top with the remaining avocado, more dressing, the roasted chickpeas and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Season to taste and serve.

Red Velvet Energy Bites

Perfect for on the go snacking, school lunches, or any time you could use an energizing pick me up. They're gluten free and made from wholesome ingredients you can feel good about. Plus, they can be ready in 10 minutes! This recipe will make 10 energy bites.

Ingredients:

For the balls

• 3/4 cup Organic Traditions Red Velvet Energy Bite Mix
• 1/2 cup nut or seed butter
• 2-3 tbsp liquid sweetener

Directions:

1. Pour dry mix, nut/seed butter and liquid sweetener into a medium sized bowl. Stir until well combined.
2. Roll mixture with hands to form bite-sized balls.
3. Store energy bites sealed and chilled in an airtight container for up to 7 days. 

The Community Farm Store Hours

Monday - Saturday 9-6

Closed Sunday