If you grew up here, you probably remember when “eating local” didn’t stop at harvest season—it just moved into the freezer. Frozen food might not sound romantic, but it’s one of the biggest behind-the-scenes shifts in our food story. It changed what farmers could sell, what families could afford, and how a place like Chilliwack—so rich in berries and produce—could feed people well beyond the Fraser Valley. Before freezing became common, local food was deeply seasonal. Cannin