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Membership Benefits

Full Membership benefits are:

1. Free Website promotion on www.bcfarmersmarket.org.

• Free online market listing on the BCAFM website.
  With the increased popularity of farmers' markets many shoppers want to know where a nearby market is located. Our website market directory will provide your market dates, hours, location, and contact information. Member markets have the additional benefit of having a more detailed description of their market on the website, including posting upcoming special events and a link to your own website.
• Free online market listing on Tourism British Columbia's website at www.hellobc.com.

2. Brochure Listing

• Listing in the 2011 BCAFM directory that is distributed to thousands of residents and visitors throughout BC.
  • Membership MUST be paid by March 21 to be included in the brochure.
  • Date, location and contact information will be listed.

3. Access to Special Pricing

• Bulk discounts on canopies
• Reduced workshop fees

• Group Insurance Policy — Group purchase package of $350 per annum for up to $5 million coverage from the Co-operators. The insurance package is available to full members only. Associate members are not eligible for group insurance.

  Farmers' Market Insurance Program Contact:

  Agent: Orest Kocherkewych

  The Cooperators
  Bracken Insurance Services Ltd.
  106-3101 Highway 6
  Vernon, BC V1T 9H6

  Phone: (250) 542-6300
  Toll free: (888) 289-2667
  Fax: (250) 542-6602
  Email: orest_kocherkewych@cooperators.ca

4. Access to Special Programs

• Learn more about food safety and how to manage Boards and Market Managers by attending an upcoming workshop
• Access to copies of the brochure, "Grow with Us!" available for you to download or to obtain a limited number of hard copies for distributing to farmers who may be interested in selling at your market.

5. Opportunity to Participate in the Farmers' Market Nutrition and Coupon Program (on hold)

• In 2007, the BCAFM implemented the Nutrition and Coupon Program. This program increases access to fresh locally grown BC farm products for low income, pregnant women and low-income families with children. In 2008 the program doubled in size and in 2009 there were 16 communities in BC participating in this program (four in each health region). For more details visit www.bcfarmersmarket.org/ind/fmncp.htm.

6. Request Tips on how to attract Chefs to Shop at your Market

• Participate in the Chef Friendly Farmers' Markets Program and discover how your market can attract more chefs to shop at your market. The Chef friendly logo is available for downloading on your point of sale materials plus the BCAFM office manager is available to provide you with useful program tips. Email info@bcfarmersmarket.org for more information.

7. Use of Farmers' Market Signs on Highways

• Arrange Ministry of Highways approved sign(s) for your BCAFM urban farmers market.

8. Receive the Farmers' Markets Newsletter

• "Market Matters" is published regularly to keep you updated on the activities of the BCAFM and member markets. An excellent source of information on new programs.

9. Right to Vote for BCAFM Executive and Directors

• Shape the future direction of the BCAFM by joining the Board of Directors or volunteering on a Committee.

Associate Membership benefits are:

1. Website listing only additional $50.
2. Access to the newsletter in either electronic or hard copy.
3. Discounted rates for workshops.

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