There’s a new Kitchen in Town! Have you ever wondered how a startup food company goes from supplying their friends and family with foods made in their residential kitchen to operating their own premises with a commercial kitchen outfitted to prepare food for the public? Renting a dedicated commercial kitchen can be a big step […]
Continue readingIf you have applied to be a vendor with Artisan Markets, or most other BCAFM markets, you are probably aware there is a requirement for vendors to have insurance this year. The following are speaking notes Brent Milburn kindly contributed for this post from his talk at the 2018 AGM discussing the importance of vendors having […]
Continue readingHere are some of the fine vendors we are happy to have confirmed already for the 2018 farmers’ market season! 4D Orchard: Okanagan Fresh Fruits A Bread Affair Ambleside Soap Aurora Creative Jewellery Awesome and Unique Bali Bites BAM Woodworks Bowen Island Herb Salts Burnaby Lakers Lacrosse Club CanWest Farms Ltd Chaerea Jewellery chouchou crepes […]
Continue readingStudents from the University of British Columbia are partnered with Artisan Farmers’ Market to help us better understand the community we serve. The data collected will inform the Market on potential and existing customer needs and preferences as well as contribute to the development of more effective methods of communicating with our audience. Please take […]
Continue readingHello Farmers’ Market Lovers, Launching this year’s effort to ensure all residents near our markets know what’s for sale at the market, here is a collection of vendor goods currently on display in the Vancity on Marine Drive in West Vancouver. Be on the lookout for more market presence in the upcoming months prior to our […]
Continue readingIn thinking back ten years about the markets, here are some of my thoughts… The Burnaby Farmers’ Market has been beneficial to me, being able to be independent and not having to take a minimal wage job somewhere. It is good for everyone’s general health to keep active in the later years, so I will […]
Continue readingLike humans, dogs need to adhere to a healthy diet in order to maintain a healthy well-being. But the big question here is always, “What should I feed my dog?” With many options available, it can be overwhelming, especially for new dog owners. Many people have the notion that dogs are carnivores, or purely meat […]
Continue readingSee my “Top 5 ways to enjoy your favourite farmers’ market” blog post to learn how you can enjoy there products all year round. Here’s three of them here: #5 Stock Up Many of our vendors experienced very strong sales on their last market days since this is exactly what customers were doing. #4 Contact a […]
Continue readingTribute to Linda Paterson, 1943 – 2017, upon her passing. It is with great sadness to pass along to you that Linda Patterson, one of our long-time jewellers at Ambleside died yesterday from complications associated with her cancer. She was born May 11th, 1943 in Devon, UK and Died October 22nd, in North Vancouver. Linda’s great […]
Continue readingAt the “Harvest Preserving” event the emphasis is on fall vegetables like pumpkins and apples. Check out the Harvest Photobooth images below. 2017 Photo Gallery of Last Week’s Harvest Preserves Event and Harvest Photo Booth Photo Gallery of Last Year’s Harvest Preserves Photo Booth (2016)
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