The BCAFM is here to serve the needs of our member farmers’ markets. We are committed to developing and strengthening the capacity of farmers' markets in all regions of British Columbia, so you, our members can continue to support local farmers and artisans and provide British Columbians with fresh healthy local food.
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2018 Conference Schedule
2018 Conference Schedule

*** Schedule subject to change. Please check back regularly for workshop additions and updates.
Friday, March 2, 2018
* Registration Desk open 8:30am-5:30pm
9:30am - 5pm |
MarketSafe Training sponsored by FOODSAFE and MarketSafe |
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2pm - 5pm | Free Roundtable sessions for Market Managers, Board Directors and Vendors | ||||
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Saturday, March 3, 2018
* Registration Desk open 7:30am-4:30pm
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7am - 8:20am | Breakfast | ||||||
8:30am - 9:30am |
Welcoming Remarks |
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9:30am - 10:15am
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10:45am - 12pm |
Vendor/Producer Workshop #1 Traceability from Farm to Fork |
Market Manager Workshop #1 Building Community Through Social Connection: Creating and Implementing a Cohesive Marketing Strategy for Your Farmers' Market |
Board of Directors Workshop #1 Good Governance at Your Local Farmers' Market |
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12pm - 1:15pm |
Lunch |
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1:15pm - 2:30pm |
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2:45pm - 4pm |
Regional Farmers' Market Roundtable Sessions
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4:15pm - 5:30pm |
Vendor/Producer Workshop #2 Telling Your Farming Story Through Social Media |
Market Manager Workshop #2 Farmers, Markets, and Chefs! |
Board of Directors Workshop #2 BC Government Changes to Organic Labeling |
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7pm - 10pm | Banquet and Farmers' Market Awards | ||||||
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Sunday, March 4, 2018
* Registration Desk open 8:30am-11:30am
8:00am - 8:30am
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Registration Annual General Meeting
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8:30am - 10am
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BCAFM Annual General Meeting
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10:15am - 11:30am |
Vendor/Producer Workshop #3 Food Safety at Farmers' Markets: Updates and new developments on food safety training and market requirements |
Market Manager Workshop #3 Kids Programming at Farmers' Markets |
Board of Directors Workshop #3 Waste Free Dreams: A Farmers' Market Journey |
11:45am - 1pm |
Vendor/Producer Workshop #4 A Farmer's Guide to Best Practices in Selling at Farmers' Markets |
Market Manager Workshop #4 Growing Your Small Farmers' Market |
Board of Directors Workshop #4 Connecting the Dots - Cowichan's Food Hub |
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