Mike Cooper

AGE: 63 

REGION:Sechelt

# YEARS AS A SALMON FARMER: 21

WHY YOU BECAME A SALMON FARMER: Was raising a family and moved here from Nova Scotia. At first it was just a job but soon became my career.

WHAT YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT FARMING SALMON IN THE OCEAN: Working outside in the open air, free from pollution and noise.

FAVORITE WAY TO EAT SALMON:BBQ’D with a special secret sauce.

WHAT YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT: Aside from raising great salmon, my main passions are my grandchildren and Nascar Races.

BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU FACE DAILY: Making sure the fish are satiated and happy

BEST MEMORY: Following a pod of whales up Jervis Inlet.

THING YOU ARE MOST PROUD ABOUT: Producing a great product to feed the people.