FARMED is the organisation responsible for the creation of an Agriculture Marketing Co-operative for the North Cariboo. Established in 2006, “FARMED” is overseen by a volunteer group of persons interested and dedicated to the diversification of agriculture and the products and experiences associated with rural living. To become a member of “FARMED”, a person and/or organisation has to be:
- A primary or secondary agricultural producer or have an interest in supporting the agricultural sector,
- Ecologically and socially conscious in terms of the environment and the humane treatment of all living things,
- Willing to meet and adhere to the “FARMED” Code of Standards, and
- Interested in enhancing the diversification of agriculture in the North Cariboo Region.