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Thomas

Thomas Tumbach is an innovative and hard-working entrepreneur from the Okanagan region, with a degree in Agriculture and Sustainable Land & Food Systems from UBC. Thomas has spent most of his life involved with farming, starting life on the family farm in Saskatchewan. He started LocalMotive in 2005 to help develop local food distribution networks that connect organic farmers with consumers in the Interior of BC. He has a passion for producing high quality, fresh organic vegetables, and is well acquainted with the opportunities and limitations that face producers in the region.

Thomas is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and passion for food with others, both in the kitchen and in the field, and is keen to help inspire a future generation of food producers and local eaters. Thomas believes that the current paradigm shift towards "knowing where our food comes from" ultimately stands to benefit our society as a whole… because as people spend more time growing, cooking and eating together, the more likely they are to be happy and healthy. Thomas is married to Celina, and they have five lovely children, he enjoys playing hockey in the winter, music in the summer, and is the founder of the non-profit Jam Camp Society.

In 2020 Thomas opened his LocalMotive Low Waste Market in Penticton where he continues to bring his ethos of bringing local, ethically produced products to our community.

Louise

Louise manages the Home Delivery Programme and tries to get as much time as possible in the field! She began her farming career as a young mother with a small market garden on a ranch west of Calgary, then continued in the beautiful pastoral South Downs in the UK, where she managed an Organic Home Delivery Service for 500 customers around Brighton for 11 years. Louise and her family returned to Canada in 2014 where she was lucky enough to meet the Tumbachs, and take on the Home Delivery side of LocalMotive in this incredible valley. Her favorite parts of the job are propagation and weeding! But she also really enjoys direct contact with our customers. When not on the farm, Louise loves to cycle, paddleboard, cook, play with her grandson Tao,  and in the winter - knit badly!

Jefferson

Jeff is the main grower at Garnett Hollow Farm. He spends all day in the field, whatever the weather. Agriculture runs deep in Jeff's veins, he grew up on a farm and his grandfather was actually the head of agriculture in Sumatra. When Jefferson was in his early 30's he moved to the UK and studied Bio-dynamic agriculture after which he worked and lived on an organic farm for 5 years, where he met his wife, Tessie. The two love to travel, and after many adventures came to check out the Okanagan Valley, found Garnett Hollow Farm and the Tumbachs, it felt like home so they just stayed. Jeff is passionate about the earth and always works hard in his own ways to look after nature by living as 'green' as possible, he loves rock climbing and cycling.  . The head of their family is now Tao, born in 2018, who just loves spending time on the farm with Jeff and is an expert on tractors!

Garett

One hairy dude, Garett has been a Summerland local since 1999. Experienced working in vineyards, orchards, greenhouses and also in carpentry. He’s a vinyl collector and delivery driver extraordinaire (unofficial LocalMotive Driver of the Year 2020!) His goals are to grow the best quality organic veggies in the valley and grow his hair down to his bum! (Halfway there!)

Family and Friends!

Garnett Hollow Organic Farm is above all else, a family enterprise, and we couldn't do what we do without the enthusiastic help and practical support of Thomas's family – young and not so young! Then as each year rolls around we welcome seasonal workers from near and far, bringing their energy, varied experiences and unique perspectives.

Our Staff

LocalMotive Organic Delivery

Thomas and Celina Tumbach
27218 Garnett Valley Rd.
Summerland, BC
V0H1Z3
Phone: 250-404-1206 (please leave a message)
E-mail: [email protected]

LocalMotive Low Waste Market

#150 The Apple Plaza
1848 Main Street
Penticton
Phone: 236-422-3512
www.localmotivemarket.ca
[email protected]

Store Hours:

Mon: 10am - 5pm

Tue - Sat: 9 am - 6pm

Sun: Closed

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