A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Valley View Farm

Woman inside greenhouse at valley view farm

I was lucky enough to visit Valley View Farm in Penticton recently, where I got the chance to chat with the team that has made the organics farm such a hit at the Penticton Lakeside Resort: Resort Owner David Prystay, Valley View Farm’s General Manager Michelle Younie, and Penticton Lakeside Resort's Executive Chef, Chris Remington.

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Farmers’ Markets Are The New Tourism Trend

assortment of fresh fruit and veges
If you’ve visited our restaurant, the Hooded Merganser, then you’ve eaten something that’s come from our own Valley View Farm, minutes from Penticton Lakeside Resort. At PLR, we believe in sustainable food production practices, especially for businesses, and we’d like to be a leader in that field. We produce over 1,000 lbs of food per month for Penticton Lakeside & the Hooded Merganser Bar & Grill. Despite this amount, we know there are farmers out there producing much, much more. Attending farmers markets is an excellent way of supporting local agriculture and easing pressure on the food industry. It’s also really fun!

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