June 17 2020 Community Gardens an Essential Food and Agricultural Service


The Province has designated community gardens as an essential food and agriculture service provider during the COVID-19 response. This includes shared gardens that are on public, private and school district land.    See the BC Centre for Disease Control web site at

http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/community-settings/community-gardens

The Guidelines for working in the Community Garden are on the website and as with the guidelines from the City of Vancouver and posted under Work Parties on the menu require a 2 meter distance between gardeners, remaining at home if sick, frequent washing of hands, and gardeners are advised to bring their own tools.