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Inaugural 'Harvest Table' Brings Island Food and Community to Cowichan's Keating Farm
Students from two culinary programs will help prepare a five-course meal featuring Vancouver Island ingredients, organizers said.
On Saturday, Sept 26, the inaugural Harvest Table celebration begins at 11 a.m. at Keating Farm in the Cowichan Valley at 5250 Miller Rd., featuring local food, farm experiences, and a Community Harvest meal.
Food Day Canada vice-chair Paul Stewart said the partnership with Keating Farm aims to strengthen relationships across agriculture, culinary, and tourism within Vancouver Island's wider food system.
Students from Vancouver Island University and North Island College will prepare a five-course menu showcasing Vancouver Island ingredients alongside Canadian Culinary Federation 2026 Chef of the Year Ronald St. Pierre and Culinary Team Canada members.
Keating Farm co-founder Rebecca Papadopoulos said proceeds will support organizations strengthening food and farming initiatives, with organizers hoping guests leave with new connections and a renewed sense of possibility.
Tickets and information for the gathering are available at harvesttablevi.ca, while organizers are responsibly reserving funds to help plan future annual events.