In 2023, BCAFM is shifting from a conference model to a Regional Gathering model, with Regional Gatherings taking place in 6 locations across the province. These events will provide BCAFM Farmers’ Market Members with the opportunity to sit at the table with regional stakeholders and partners. This way you can ask your questions directly to … Continued
Save the Date! Dates: November 4th – 6th, 2022 Location: New Westminster BC
Our annual conference is a once-a-year opportunity to get together with your farmers’ market peers to share best practices, learn from industry experts, build connections and gain inspiration to carry you through the 2021 farmers’ market season. We’ll be bringing together farmers’ market organizers, farmers, vendors, partners and community collaborators seeking to engage in strengthening … Continued
Do we need to package food to avoid food waste? How important is packaging to delivering on food safety or longer shelf life? What materials should food be packaged in? How can food packaging reduce our carbon footprint? A national research project titled Less Food Loss and Waste, Less Packaging Waste tackled these questions. It … Continued
The BC Vegetable Marketing Commission Annual General Meeting is a public meeting; all interested parties are welcome to attend. 12:00 pm: Lunch 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: AGM AGENDA: TO BE ANNOUNCED ** Please RSVP Suzanne via email at Suzanne@bcveg.com.
FEBRUARY 26TH – SPEAKER SESSIONS FEBRUARY 27TH – FROM DIRT POOR TO SOIL WEALTH PLUS FACILITY TOUR (NET ZERO WASTE ABBOTSFORD)
Revelstoke: February 26 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Community Centre, 600 Campbell Avenue Invermere: February 27 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Copper Point Resort, 760 Cooper Rd, Invermere Creston: February 28 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Creston Hotel, 1418 Canyon St There are numerous potential synergies between agriculture and tourism. Join this session to understand … Continued
Learn best practices and concrete ideas to support your organization’s fundraising efforts. Boards have a critical role to play in fund development, yet many board members don’t feel they have the experience or confidence to be effective in promoting their organization. This workshop is targeted to board members who want to learn how to develop … Continued
Come toast this year’s innovative and inspirational organic leaders! Nestled among the picturesque Granville Island, come celebrate the 4th annual Organic Gala & Leadership Awards in Vancouver. It’s an excuse to get fancy, mingle with friends new and old, and celebrate the successful advancement of the sector by honouring the leaders who have contributed to … Continued
Ideal for micro, small, and medium-sized food processors looking to improve and/or expand their operations, and farmers looking for value-added. Funded by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, in partnership with the Small Scale Food Processor Association (SSFPA) and delivered by the Farm Food Drink team of specialists, the Food Processor Business Planning Workshop is a 2-day, … Continued
