Prince Edward Island- The Organic Island?!?! Raymond Loo, a remarkable person who has given so much to PE Islanders...

I was very saddened to recently learn that Raymond Loo, a leader in the organic farming movement on PEI, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Here is a link to the notice for a benefit to be held on May 4th for outstanding Island farmer Raymond Loo.
benefit for Raymond Loo

I met Raymond at the farmer's market almost ten years ago when I first bought beef and vegetables from his family. Their farm is called Springwillow Farms and theirs is a very inspiring story of how we can learn new and gentler ways of being in our world. 

Raymond himself is an industry leader in the movement away from large scale conventional agriculture to organic farming.

He has been recognized both locally and internationally for the great strides he has made in this regard and has a seemingly endless enthusiasm about how to care for the land (and therefore waters) that nourish our bodies and souls. This enthusiasm was present in spades every single time I ever spoke with Raymond. His smile is as wide as the great big dream he has for seeing PEI become a leader in North America's movement towards wholly organic farming.

Honestly, the way that Mr. Loo has led the local movement towards a more sustainable, non-toxic method of growing food and raising animals is as good and example of living the proverb "seek and ye shall find." He personally sought out how to shift his entire way of farming (and thereby way of living) through reaching out to others and self teaching.
Here is a link to an article written about Mr. Loo:
 Raymond Loo PEI Organic Farmer
Just imagine if we all opened our hearts and minds in support of people who give their lives to make the world a better place to live. 

Raymond is truly a remarkable guy and I  wish him  much courage and wellness!

Love Jill