Category Archives for "News"
August 25, 2018
Volunteer with the Farmers’ Market!
Farmers’ Markets are Cool! Get Involved Now! Volunteer with the Farmers’ Market! Get involved with your community and get some fresh air in a friendly environment. We are looking for a few friendly, dependable volunteers for general tasks & promotional activities. When? On weekends, for the remainder of the season, until October 28th Where? At […]
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July 30, 2018
- in Burnaby Farmers Market , Events , News , Recipes
Flamenco Paella Party Day!
Event Images of Flamenco Paella Party, August 11, 2018, at Burnaby Farmers’ Market Photo Credits: Lulu from Cielo Electric Solar Carolina Barreto Pre-Event Details: Flamenco Paella Party at Burnaby Farmers’ Market With Live Flamenco Music, Flamenco Dance, Paella Servings and Paella Chef Demo: “The Seven Key Secrets to Preparing Authentic Spanish Paella” from Paella Chef […]
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July 25, 2018
Artisan Farmers’ Markets Helps Catapult New Vendor, “gene and grace” within Vancouver’s North Shore Marketplace
It all Starts with a First Step Taking that first step to launch one of gene and grace’s signature products at the Artisan Farmers’ Markets on the North Shore set off a chain of events that has catapulted its profile within Vancouver’s North Shore marketplace. An Emphasis on Recycling and Re-purposing gene and grace develops and manufactures […]
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June 30, 2018
- in News , Vendor Information
Vendor Tips for Publicizing Your Message to the Artisan Farmers’ Market Community
The Artisan Farmers’ Market Community wants to hear about your business and products. Here are a few tips to help you and your business, as a currently registered AFMS vendor, deliver your message to Artisan Farmers’ Market Society’s online community. Next time you renew your application or apply a new, assure your profile contains: your company […]
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April 24, 2018
There’s a new Kitchen in Town!
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 […]
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February 24, 2018
Artisan Farmer’s Market Surveys
Students 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 […]
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January 28, 2018
Winter Farmers’ Market at Lonsdale Quay, Vancity Display & Customer Surveys
Hello 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 […]
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January 27, 2018
The Artisan Farmers’ Market Society’s 2018 AGM will be held April 12th
Our 2018 Annual General Meeting will start at 6:30PM, April 12th Burnaby Neighbourhood House 5024 Rumble Street 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm Map All community members, including consumers and vendors are encouraged to attend. Mark it in your calendar now. Here’s the official agenda. 2018 ARTISAN FARMERS MARKET SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DATE & TIME: […]
Continue readingTop 5 ways to Enjoy Farmers’ Markets Over the Winter Season!
See 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 […]
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October 24, 2017
Tribute to Linda Paterson, 1943 – 2017
Tribute 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 […]
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