BCAFM Vendor Membership

Vendor Membership Program Eligibility

Below is a summary of program eligibility:

A Person may be eligible to be accepted as a BCAFM Vendor Member if they:

(a) are a Vendor at a BCAFM member farmers’ market;
(b) are nineteen (19) years of age or older;
(c) are ordinarily resident in British Columbia; and
(d) agree to advance the purposes and support the activities of the Society (BCAFM).

A Person is NOT eligible to be accepted as a BCAFM Vendor Member if they are:

(e) an employee of BCAFM;
(f) a contractor for services with BCAFM with an annual aggregate value of $10,000 or more; or
(g) the spouse of a Person referred to in either paragraphs (e) or (f), above.

An Organization may be eligible to be accepted as a Vendor Member if it:

(h) is a Vendor at a BCAFM member farmers’ market;
(i) is ineligible to be accepted as a Farmers’ Market Member;
(j) carries on regular operations in British Columbia; and
(k) agrees to advance the purposes and support the activities of the Society.

For complete information about Vendor Membership Program eligibility and criteria, see:

• BCAFM Vendor Membership Program Policy
• BCAFM Bylaws
• BCAFM Constitution

If you have questions about the BCAFM Vendor Membership Program or eligibility, please contact us.

Benefits & Program Partners

Duuo

BCAFM has partnered with Duuo to give vendor members access to affordable, short-term coverage. Proudly Canadian, backed by The Co-Operators and entirely digital⁠—only pay for the days you need while exhibiting at any event in BC. 150-Day Flex Policy packages begin at $188. 26-Day, 4-Day and 1-Day also available.

Click here to learn more.

Edible Vancouver and Wine Country Magazine

BCAFM vendor members receive a 10% discount on any advertising package.

Edible Vancouver Island Magazine    

BCAFM vendor members receive a 10% discount on any advertising package.

Farm Food Drink

The full-service team at Farm Food Drink includes specialists in business development, financial management, research, marketing, communications, and graphic design. BCAFM vendor members receive preferred pricing on multiple services:

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

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. Use this exclusive link! Premium features available:

• Extra Price List (value: $30/month): Create and manage price lists for different customer segments.
• Store credit (value: $10/month): Grant your customers with credits that can be applied to their order at checkout.
• Square POS (value:$10/month): Manage both your online and in-person sales through Square’s POS system.
• Advanced inventory (value: $25/month): Create multiple packaging and pricing options from the same inventory pool.

Payworks

Payworks is a leading expert in the field of total workforce management solutions, providing cloud-based Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Time and Absence Management to small businesses across Canada. If you’re looking for outstanding, expert service paired with modern technology and affordable pricing, look no further! Payworks is offering preferred rates for BCAFM members.

Pocketed

Vendor members receive an exclusive 25% discount off their first year of Pocketed Basic or Plus subscription using unique promotional code ‘BCFarmersMarket25’

Rebel Communications Group

Rebel Communications Group is a print management company that work with you to determine the best print option for your needs. We offer a broad range of services from digital and offset printing, tradeshow displays (indoor & outdoor), various POP displays and promotional products. Give them a call today to discuss your project.

Rebel Communications Group will provide current BCAFM vendor members with:  

Exclusive 15% product 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 in full to ensure approval before any 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 thrive by providing affordable digital marketing services. Any BCAFM vendor member can avail of this offer, regardless of whether they are located on BC’s rural islands. Vendor members receive:

• FREE website audit or Social Media Review
• FREE three 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)

Book a zoom HERE or email your questions to sherese@risingtidebusiness.ca

Access to affordable pricing (30% below market freelancer rates and 50% below agency rates) for these services:

• Social Media Simplified – Discover audience, messages and promotions to create a low-cost program for consistent social media presence

→ (3 month packages start at $800 for branded templates)

•  Priced for Small Business Search Engine Optimization + Marketing – appear in popular online searches to drive more traffic to your website 

→ (Starting a $120 for action plan and support)

Western Financial Group  

By becoming a member of the BCAFM Vendor Membership Program you will receive access to a preferred group insurance rate on Commercial General Liability for vendors. This exclusive program has been arranged by BCAFM in collaboration with Western Financial Group and covers selling at farmers’ markets and these sales channels: vendor sales, online sales within Canada, wholesales and others.

Click here for specific details and information on Western Financial vendor insurance.

West Coast Seeds

BCAFM vendor members 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

*Artisan Seed Packets and Food Banks Canada Collection not included

Vendor Members can redeem their 15% discount by:

• Using the discount code “BCAFM2024” on the check out page + the email address they use for BCAFM membership. Please note this is a double validation to ensure that exclusive discount codes do not get distributed widely online, so please ensure that your email address is the same one you provided to BCAFM.
• No minimum purchase
• Unlimited use
• Online purchases only
• Discount available until Dec 30, 2024

BCAFM Annual General Meeting

As a member, you are eligible to attend the BCAFM Annual General Meeting as a non-voting participant.

BCAFM Newsletter

Stay up to date on resources, funding opportunities, best practices, and the latest on BCAFM programs and activities. An excellent source of information, BCAFM newsletters and Bi-weekly Bites series share timely and practical tips to help farmers’ markets and vendors grow. No need to sign up – once you are approved in the Vendor Membership Program you will be added to the distribution list.