When the Buchers moved to Prince Georges Salmon Valley in 1992 they wanted to get their family tradition going which dates back to year 1100 in Switzerland; which is organic farming because most of our Bucher ancestors were farmers. In 1999 after a few years in cattle and grain farming; the family made the decision to down size the farm and grow certified organic vegetables for Prince George. In the same year, the Buchers became active participants in the Prince George Farmer's Market- showcasing their produce under the name P & R Organics. 1999 was our first year being certified organic under the original certification association that was called COPA, which was replaced by PACS in 2002. 

Growing organic means; being in harmony with mother nature, you cultivate, improve your soil, keep a good environment for all the good bugs, so you have very little or no diseases.

If you grow things like we do, it is a passion, you are addicted, you can't let it go, you just keep doing it. By the end of the day it makes you happy, if you see how people appreciate your hard work and enjoy your produce and come back over and over. 

The Happy P & R Organic Team