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BC Association of Farmers' Markets
Farmers' markets operate in every type of community across British Columbia from cities and suburbs to rural communities. Markets vary in size and sophistication, from large sheltered public markets to a few farmers with their trucks parked next to each other in a parking lot or farm field. Now that's fresh!
Programs
There are several pilot programs going on that markets and vendors can get involved in. Click on the program titles below for details:
Selling at BC's Farmers' Markets: A Resource for BC Farmers and Ranchers
The Selling at BC's Farmers' Markets series includes profiles of BC's farmers' markets, market customers, and vendors. The vendors are also profiled for each of the following product groups: vegetable, fruit, fruit & vegetables, and meat. Each profile is presented as a four-page pamphlet.
Farmers Market Nutrition & Coupon Program
We are pleased to announce the availability of the Farmers' Market Nutrition and Coupon Program (FMNCP) Resource Kit, a tool designed to help communities launch and sustain their own community-based coupon programs. The FMNCP Resource Kit is a step-by-step guide for farmers' markets and community groups, with tips, templates and resources from four grass roots community-run FMNCPs (Fort St. James, Revelstoke, Squamish and Surrey). This resource kit builds on the success of the province-wide Coupon Project that was managed by the BC Association of Farmers' Markets from 2007–2009.
Workshops and Training Opportunities
- MarketSafe
- Market Manager
- Board Governance
- Harmonizing the Employer-Employee Relationship
Farmers Appreciation Week
July 31 – August 6, 2011. Join us to celebrate the 2nd annual Farmers Appreciation Week at BC farmers markets.
Highway Signs for BC Farmers' Markets
How to Arrange Ministry of Highways (MOH) Approved Sign(s) for your BC Association of Farmers' Market (BCAFM) members.
Chef Friendly Farmers' Market Program
Helping You Connect With BC Chefs! A co-operative marketing initiative that facilitates business relationships between BC farmers' markets, vendors and chefs. The program is helping to stimulate sales relationships between participating vendors and chefs...