The Ontario Greenbelt Organization beamed a spotlight on a member of the BWPW Co-op Community: Buchi Onakufe.
(Culled from Ontario Greenbelt)
“Meet Buchi Onakufe! ⬇️ Microbiologist, owner, and lead farmer of Akachi Farms: a sustainable near-urban agriculture enterprise in the Ontario Greenbelt.
Every day, Buchi plays an important role in why community members choose to #buylocal. At the farm, she produces over 100 varieties of vegetables and fruits, including unique world crops!
The Ontario Greenbelt is home to female farmers and leaders who continue to change the game and contribute to the thriving local economy. Learm more about Akachi Farms here: www.akachifarms.ca
About Ontario Greenbelt:
At nearly 2 million acres, Ontario Greenbelt is the world’s largest permanently protected greenbelt, keeping our farmlands, forests, wetlands safe and sustainable. The Greenbelt Foundation works to help keep farmers successful, strengthen local economies, and protect and grow natural features. For fresh air, clean water, healthy local food, and a thriving economy with good jobs, Ontario’s Greenbelt is the solution.