Meet The Farmlands Trust Board of Directors

Ed Johnson - Chair - Ed is a successful self-made businessman whose love of farming dates back to his childhood in California.  He currently lives in Mt. Newton Valley and runs an independent organic farm business from his property.  Ed grows a mixture of fruits and vegetables to supply local restaurants and donates a substantial portion of his crop each year to assist in feeding the homeless through Our Place in Victoria.

 

 

 

 

Barbara Souther – Past Chair/Founder – Barbara holds degrees in Biology and Natural Resources Management.  She is President of Synergy Works Inc., an international business in the field of human health and is also on the board of theRaincoast Conservation Foundation. Barbara is the recipient of the Children’s Champion Award from USANA Health Sciences and the Children’s Hunger Fund for her work in support of disadvantaged children around the world. Barbara has raised goats and chickens in the past and currently grows fruits, nuts, vegetables and berries in Mt. Newton Valley.

 

 

Glenn Davidson -  Treasurer  -  Glenn is a Certified General Accountant who has practiced in Brentwood Bay since 1987.  He is currently treasurer for the board of the Need Crisis Line and volunteers his accounting services to several othercharitable organizations including the Peninsula Streams Society, the Pacific Animal Therapy Society and the For the Love of Africa Society.  With two sons pursuing a local career in farming, Glenn is keenly aware of the many agricultural issues of today and brings a broad spectrum of knowledge to our board.

 

 

 

Natasha Caverley - Secretary - Natasha holds a M.Ed in Counselling
Psychology and Ph.D in Organizational Studies from the University of
Victoria.  Dr. Caverley is also a Certified Canadian Counsellor (C.C.C)
through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.  Since 1998, Natasha has held research and policy analyst as well as organizational development positions within Aboriginal, non-Aboriginal and public service organizations specializing in community facilitation and troubleshooting, management and organizational behaviour.  At present, Dr. Caverley is the Vice-President of Turtle Island Consulting Services Inc. located in North Saanich, BC.

 

David Clark - Member - David is a retired geologist with an honours bachelor of science in this field.  Educated in India and Scotland with post graduate study in Canada, he has worked in the field in Western Canada and in various assignments in North Africa and Indonesia. David fell in love with Vancouver Island and the Saanich Peninsula when he first set foot here in 1966.  He currently resides in Mt. Newton Valley and brings computer technology and mapping expertise to the Board . As a resident he is concerned that local agricultural production has declined so it now only supports about six percent of the Island’s needs. David is interested in contributing to local food security and creating opportunities for young farmers to enter the profession.

 

Anne  Waterhouse -  Member  -  Anne’s first job was raking hay on a ranch in Alberta, and today she has connections in the farming, ranching and equestrian communities both locally and abroad. Anne also has extensive management experience working with street people and the handicapped in recycling and goodwill industries in Tacoma, Washington.  She currently resides on a farm in Mt. Newton Valley, serves on the board of directors for Victoria Riding for the Disabled, and volunteers for weekly riding classes.

 

Community Advisors - Rachel Fisher, Michael McGonigle, Heather Stretch, Robin Tunicliffe, Alicia Cormier

Special Advisor - Don Caverley

 

 

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