For Farmers' Markets
The British Columbia Association of Farmers' Markets was founded
in 2000 as a response to a greater need for networking and
communication between Farmers' Markets in British Columbia. Click
here for membership information.
Mission Statement
To promote farmers' markets in BC.
The purposes of the society are:
- to support British Columbia producers of agricultural
products, food products, and crafts;
- to promote, educate, encourage, develop and support farmers'
markets in the communities of BC;
- to host an annual conference for the members and associate
members;
- to represent the farmers' markets of BC in all matters in
which they are generally interested; and
- to advocate to industry, government, agencies, commissions
and boards on matters which impact and interest the members.
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Goals:
- to facilitate networking of farmers' markets
- to increase number of successful farmers' markets in BC -
promotion and marketing of BC product
- to provide information to farmers' markets
- to foster consistent regulatory policies
- to improve public awareness re: farmers' markets
- to develop a sustainable organization.
We are run by an elected Board of
Directors, made up of members
of voting member markets. Elections occur in March during our
annual general meeting and conference. Any interested member of a
member market is encouraged to run for the Board. Contact
Us!
Market Managers: Click here to update your market
profile.
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