BCAFM Publications
Check out our publications including reports, guides and resources for insights and best practices on selling at farmers’ markets, board governance, the economic and social benefits of BC farmers’ markets and more!
Featured BCAFM publications:
BCAFM Publications:
BC Farmers’ Market Emergency Response Guide (2024)- BC Farmers’ Market Economic Impact Study (2023)
- Ensuring Product Transparency: Toolkit for BC Farmers’ Markets (2019)
- Creating Accessible & Welcoming Events at BC Farmers’ Markets: The Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival (2018)
- Marketing Toolkit: Best Business Practices in Marketing for Farmers’ Market Farmers (2017)
- Guidebook: Successful Farmers’ Market Farmers in British Columbia – Business Management Lessons from 15 Case Studies (2017)
- Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program Results Brochure (2013)
- Economic and Social Benefits Assessment of BC Farmers’ Markets (2012)
- Market Manager Training Manual (2010)
Resources for Vendors: Selling at BC Farmers’ Markets Series (2010):
- Selling at BC’s Farmers’ Markets: A Guide for New Farmer Vendors
- Selling at BC Farmers’ Markets: A Profile of Farmer Vendors
- Selling at BC Farmers’ Markets: A Profile of Vegetable Farmers
- Selling at BC Farmers’ Markets: A Profile of Fruit & Vegetable Farmers
- Selling at BC Farmers’ Markets: A Profile of Fruit Farmers
- Selling at BC Farmers’ Markets: A Profile of Meat Producers
- Selling at BC Farmers’ Markets: A Profile of Market Customers
- Selling at BC Farmers’ Markets: A Profile of Farmers’ Markets
BCAFM Publications For Sale
Effective Leadership Through Better Governance: A Board Governance Training Manual
This manual is packed to the brim with user-friendly tips, exercises, best practices, and templates that will help your farmers’ market board of directors no matter what stage of development you are at. The Guide is tailored specifically for farmers’ markets, and will provide you with relevant guidance and resources for every twist and turn in your market’s journey to a successful, and healthy board of directors.
BCAFM Members: $25 + $1.25 GST (includes shipping)
Non-Members: $40 + $2.00 GST (includes shipping)
If interested in purchasing, please email info@bcfarmersmarket.org.
Planning for Successful Farmers’ Markets in Towns and Cities: Best Practices Guide for Municipalities
The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets has developed a Guide to help local governments support farmers’ markets in their communities. This Guide provides a how-to resource primarily for local governments to assist market organizers in achieving successful, productive farmers’ markets in their towns and cities.
BCAFM Members: $25 + $1.25 GST (includes shipping)
Non-Members: $40 + $2.00 GST (includes shipping)
If interested in purchasing, please email info@bcfarmersmarket.org.