The purposes of our society are:
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to advocate on behalf of all agricultural sectors and their offshoots
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to provide a forum for cooperation, communication and support among all island growers and producers
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to develop year-round marketing for island agricultural products
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to develop Hornby/Denman as a well known destination for healthy, natural food products, grown-locally, using sustainable agricultural practices
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to develop local processing facilities and systems for adding value to agricultural
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products to increase opportunities for youth, families, seniors and future generations to engage in agricultural activities
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to develop, promote and support agricultural education and stewardship
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to provide an inlet to sustainable agriculture for philanthropy
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to demonstrate how agriculture and conservation can become integrated and mutually beneficial