Farmers’ Market Membership

Farmers’ Market Member Eligibility

For up to date information about Farmers’ Market Member eligibility and criteria, see:

• BCAFM Farmers’ Market Membership Policy
• BCAFM Bylaws
• BCAFM Constitution

About Farmers’ Market Membership Application or Renewal

• BCAFM Farmers’ Market Membership is annual, and the membership year begins April 1st.
• BCAFM Farmers’ Market Membership annual fees can be found here.
• If you have questions about membership or eligibility, please contact BCAFM. All new applicants should contact BCAFM before applying.

Benefits & Program Partners

Farmers’ Market Commercial General Liability Insurance & Directors and Officers Insurance

As a BCAFM Farmers’ Market Member, your market may be eligible to access a group rate on Farmers’ Market Commercial General Liability Insurance starting at $350 per annum for up to $5 million coverage from the Co-operators. To protect your board members from exposure to lawsuits against your organization, Directors and Officers coverage is also available.

Edible Vancouver & Wine Country and Edible Vancouver
Members receive a 10% discount on any advertising package.

Farm Food Drink
A specialist team with expertise in business development, financial management, research, marketing, communications, and graphic design. Preferred pricing available for a range of services:

• Free Marketing Tune-Up – 1 hour Workshop (Value: $200)
• Google My Business Account Setup & Guide (Value: $150, Member cost: $50)
• Landing Page Design (Value: $1,000, Member cost: $500)
• Branded Roll Up or Vinyl Banner Design (Value: $900,
  Member cost: $300)
• 15% Off All Farm Food Drink Services

My Market Scout
This online platform and directory for market vendors and organizers makes it simple to discover new markets, attract great vendors, promote your event, and grow your market attendance. BCAFM member markets receive an exclusive 40% discount on their market listing on My Market Scout using the code BCAFM40 with the option of two listing types:

• List one-off events of up to four consecutive days such as holiday markets. This is offered at a rate of $12 per listing (regular price is $20/listing).
• Recurring markets can avail of an annual listing at a regular price of $43.20 per listing per year (regular price is $72 per yearly listing).
• Current BCAFM vendor members can use the platform for free, no registration necessary.

Rebel Communications Group
A marketing and communications company specializing in custom printing services, including trade show and event displays and promotional merchandise. Receive a 15% discount on:

• Printed Stationery and business cards
• POP Signage
• Display options from https://www.theexhibitorshandbook.com/products-by-category
• Graphic design services at a reduced rate of $85 CAD per hour (regular rate $100 CAD per hour) *

*Margins are subject to change and may vary on each product and service. BCAFM members will be quoted for the cost of the project to ensure approval before work begins.

Rising Tide Business Services
Rising Tide Business Services is part of Rural Islands Economic Partnership (RIEP) and is a marketing agency with a focus on supporting local businesses launch and. Any BCAFM vendor member can avail of these offers, regardless of whether they are located on BC’s rural islands:

• FREE website audit or Social Media Review
• FREE 3-month subscription to the Rising Tide Business Helpline
• 10% discount on a website renewal/refresh or E-commerce Platform (if you work with Rising Tide to develop a website/E-commerce platform)

Pocketed
A platform dedicated to helping users find and secure grant and funding opportunities. Receive 25% discount off your first year of Pocketed Basic or Plus subscription using unique promotional code ‘BCFarmersMarket25’.

Payworks
A leading workforce management solution, providing cloud-based Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Time, and Absence Management for small businesses in Canada. Preferred rates are available for members on request.

Local Line
Local Line helps farmers, producers, and food hubs sell online and optimize their order fulfillment. The e-commerce, CRM, inventory and logistics modules enable you to create your store, find new customers, and turn your passion into profit. Subscriptions start as low as $30/month. Try Local Line today and get a free premium feature using our coupon code, BCAFM, when registering.

Premium features are listed here.

West Coast Seeds
Receive a 15% discount on all seed packets, hard goods, and live goods*, sold directly by West Coast Seeds via their website only: westcoastseeds.com using discount code ‘BCAFM2023’.

*Artisan Seed Packets and Food Banks Canada Collection not included