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Healthy, locally grown produce harvested for peak freshness, flavour and quality. Grown in the Nicola Valley for Shackan members, CSA customers, grocers, distributors and restaurants.

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Nicola Valley food sovereignty in practice

For Shackan, food sovereignty means using Band-owned land, infrastructure and skills to grow healthy food, provide weekly community baskets, create employment and build knowledge that remains within the Nation.

Little Rock Harvest Market is 100% owned by Shackan Indian Band.

Wholesale Produce for Grocers, Distributors and Restaurants

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Little Rock Harvest Market supplies seasonal Nicola Valley produce to commercial and institutional food buyers looking for fresh, locally grown products.

Wholesale customers may include:

  • Independent grocers and produce departments
  • Food distributors
  • Restaurants and cafés
  • Caterers and institutional kitchens
  • Community food programs

Buying Options

  • Seasonal and scheduled orders
  • Recurring purchases for crops in ongoing production
  • Bulk quantities for food service, resale, canning or pickling
  • Advance crop and volume inquiries

Availability is not confirmed until crops, quantities, pack sizes, pricing and timing have been approved.

What to Include in Your Inquiry

  • Business name and contact information
  • Requested crops and approximate quantities
  • Preferred pack or case sizes
  • Ordering frequency and required dates
  • Pickup or delivery requirements
  • Food-safety, vendor or procurement requirements

Flexible CSA Baskets – Signup For The Weeks You Want

Our CSA connects households directly with locally grown food through recurring baskets of seasonal produce. Customers choose a basket size and select the weeks that fit their schedules.

Small Basket — $25 per Week

  • Suitable for 1 to 2 people
  • Approximately 3 to 5 seasonal items

Standard Basket — $35 per Week

  • Suitable for 2 to 3 people
  • Approximately 5 to 7 seasonal items

Family Basket — $45 per Week

  • Suitable for 3 to 5 people
  • Approximately 7 to 10 seasonal items

Seasonal Bulk Orders

A diverse selection of native species for restoration, reclamation, erosion control, habitat recovery and revegetation.

Basket contents vary with crop size, value, readiness and seasonal availability.

Season & Pickup

  • Generally June through September
  • Approximately 14 to 18 weeks
  • Choose the weeks that work for your household
  • Pick up at Shackan Nursery or the Nicola Valley Farmers Market
  • Receive 10% off with a full-season commitment
  • Share allergies and produce preferences during registration

Exact dates, pickup times and registration capacity are confirmed each season.

What to Expect

Selections change throughout the season and may include:

  • Tomatoes, cucumbers and pickling cucumbers
  • Sweet and hot peppers
  • Mixed lettuce, kale and Swiss chard
  • Green beans and peas
  • Carrots, radishes and potatoes
  • Squash and specialty eggplant
  • Fresh herbs and seasonal specialty crops
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Availability depends on planting schedules, growing conditions, harvest volume and demand.

Shop the Weekly Harvest

Nicola Valley Farmers Market

Shop fresh seasonal produce from Little Rock Harvest Market in Merritt.

Saturdays, May through October
9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Attendance and selection may change with harvest conditions and market schedules.

Produce Stand at Shackan

Seasonal produce may also be available near the corner of Pumphouse Road and Shackan IR11. Hours and selection change with the harvest, so check current updates before visiting.

Bulk canning and pickling quantities may be available by advance request.

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Harvest Market Products

Browse our seasonal offerings below. Availability changes with each harvest — contact us to confirm what is currently in stock before ordering.

Availability is not confirmed until crops, quantities, pack sizes, pricing and timing have been approved. Contact us to check what is ready before placing an order.

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Frequently Asked Questions

They are provided for Shackan Indian Band members during the active growing season. Pickup details are communicated directly to members.

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