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 When the Buchers moved to
Prince George
’s
Salmon
Valley
, they purchased 800 acres of land to raise cattle, pigs, and chickens, and to grow grain and vegetables – all in the organic tradition that they had known in their home country. In 1999 the family made the decision to sell a portion of their land and pursue organic certification through COABC for the vegetable part of their operation. In that same year the Bucher’s became active participants in the
Prince George
farmer’s market – showcasing their produce under the P&R Organics name. In response to consumer requests for more regular access to their produce, P&R began weekly Veggie Box deliveries in 2001. Prior to December 2008, stores in
Prince George
and Mackenzie were established for a more daily presence in these two communities. Currently, P&R Organics is focussing on perfecting a customizable Veggie Box which can be arranged online and delivered to your home. Check it out today!
 Robert and his family are passionate about organic farming and are saddened by the farming practices most often employed in
North America
. In contrast to
Canada
, the farmers of
Switzerland
are trained through an apprenticeship program, and are certified following both theoretical and practical learning. In the tradition and wisdom of this learning, the Buchers employ crop rotation to avoid disease and eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. Their 13 acre vegetable plot is a combination of open fields (in use from May to September) and six large greenhouses (extending their active farming to nearly a year-long cycle).
 Farming is a way of life for the Bucher family. Two of their three children, Andres and Martina, are full-time workers on the farm, and their eldest son, Daniel, still works in the agricultural industry. Increasingly the Buchers see their farm as a place to share – employing many “WWOOFers” and, beginning in 2007, those pursuing SOIL apprenticeships.
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