VanEats: Farmers' Markets

Kitsilano Farmers Market Opening 2008 - June 1, 2008

Roland AtRolandTanglao.com Tanglao — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:50:40 GMT

Check out the video below and the Eat Local / Your Local Farmers Market website.

Klippers San Marzano tomatoes are fab

Roland AtRolandTanglao.com Tanglao — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:09:01 GMT

Sorry about our two month summer pause! We highly recommend San Marzano tomatoes from Klippers Organic Acres (250-499-2050) which you can get at Vancouver farmers markets like the West End one where we picked up ours. It is that time of the year when you can with a minimum of fuss combine their fab tomatoes with fresh home made pasta with mint from your garden and yummy pecorino from Les Amis du Fromage or elsewhere and you have a fantastic seasonal treat.

Winter Farmers Market November 4, 2006

Roland Tanglao — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 03:19:58 GMT

Today's Winter Farmers Market at the Wise Hall was a big success. Obviously there is a huge pent up demand for local food and food products that hitherto hasn't been met. When we arrived at 10:30a.m. it was full. Chaos but good chaos! Lots of great stuff to be bought like apples, and lots of other local produce and great treats like the wonderful potato onion tart ($3, no photo, I ate it so quickly there was no time for a photo!) from Something Sweet. See you on December 2 at the Wise Hall!

Winter Farmers Market - check it out first Saturdays of the month starting tomorrow

Roland Tanglao — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:37:29 GMT

Check out the Winter Farmers Market at the Wise Hall (1882 Adanac Street) a hop skip and a jump from the Cultch and great Italian supermarket Bosa) from tomorrow and every first Saturday of the month from 10a.m. to 2p.m. free admission through April 2007. Lots of great local food and food related products. PLUG: Midnight Kitchen will be there tomorrow! See you there!

Dundarave Olives at East Van Farmers Market tomorrow

Roland Tanglao — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 04:40:23 GMT

We love the Hot Tunisian Olives from the Dundarave Olive Company. The right combo of spice, black olive goodness and texture. And totally lacking that bitter back bite that a lot of black olives have. A bargain at $7 (also love their other stuffed olives, like their olives stuffed with feta). Check them out tomorrow at the East Van aka Trout Lake Farmers Market and (gratuitous plug), Midnight Kitchen will be there too.

[VIDEO] Granola King 1 Minute - September 2, 2006

Roland Tanglao — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 20:50:03 GMT

See all the "Granola King 1 Minute - September 2, 2006" media

We love the Granola King and his delicious granola and other products. He is quite a character. Passionate about his business and a comedian to boot! We caught him at the East Van Farmer's Market on September 2, 2006.

This video was originally shared on blip.tv by roland with a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Tomato Fest at East Van Farmers Market

Barb Wong — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 21:57:18 GMT

This Saturday, August 19, is the East Vancouver Farmers Market's annual Tomato Festival. All things tomato will be celebrated!

Midnight Kitchen unfortunately won't be selling there this week, but Roland, Junior and I will be there to shop and join in the festivities!

Tomato Tart from Tami Moritz's Something Sweet

Roland Tanglao — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 02:27:11 GMT

Tomato Tart from Something Sweet:

Blueberry Tart from Something Sweet

At last Wednesday's Riley Park Farmers Market, Barb and I tried Tami Moritz's Something Sweet's Tomato Tart. Delicious! Light, tomato and cheese. Yum. For less than $5 (actually I think it was closer to three bucks but I didn't take notes).

We also enjoyed her Blueberry Tart pictured above. Not too sweet with a real blueberry flavour.

Check out Tami's stuff at the Farmers Market before summer is over! You won't regret it. Her official Farmer's Market schedule is here on the Something Sweet's Farmers Market page but to be sure (her August 9th Riley's Park date is not on that site for example!) To avoid disappointment, I'd email her (vegheads AT shaw.ca) or call her at 604 327 8507.

Bean Boy Creations Curry Currant Homous

Roland Tanglao — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:05:40 GMT

The kid, Barb and I loved the Bean Boy Creations Curry Currant Homous that we picked up at the West End Farmers Market (1100 Block of Comox, opposite Nelson Park, 9a.m.-2p.m. every Saturday until October) last Saturday. Great texture, great balance of flavours (sweet currant plus curry = happiness). Can't wait to try the black bean, chipotle and other flavours. Highly recommended!

More info: Under $5!

Contact info: Bean Boy Creations 105-1010 Chilco Vancouver V6G 2R6
778 881-5244
Kevin Meadows kevinmeadows AT yahoo.com
More info on the Bean Boys Farmers Market page (including when they will be at the West End and East Van Farmers market; they will definitely be at the West End Farmers Market on July 29!)

East Van Farmers Market--Open!

Barb Wong — Tue, 23 May 2006 20:33:41 GMT

The East Van Farmers Market at Trout Lake is open again! As the season progresses there will be more and more fabulous local produce to be purchased but in the meantime, check out the artisans, prepared food vendors and plants for your own garden.

Trout Lake market hours are Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The markets at Riley Park (Wednesday afternoons) and Nelson Park (Saturdays) open in June.

YLFMS Winter Market

Barb Wong — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 07:44:34 GMT

The YLFMS Winter Market is this weekend, December 10 and 11 at the Heritage Hall on Main at 15th Avenue. The market will feature a bevy of local artisans as well as some of the food related vendors that are at the outdoor market. The vendors will be different on each of the days, so it'll be fun to check the market out on both days.

Milan's tomatoes + Oyama Bacon + Terra Breads = Heaven

Roland Tanglao — Sat, 24 Sep 2005 06:48:26 GMT

Ah harvest time! Just thought I'd mention that heavenly equation. Still time to get some of Milan's tomatoes (say at one of the last remaining farmers markets) and the bacon at Oyama (flavourful and not overly fatty!) is always available as are Terra Breads' fabulous loaves!

Milan Djordjevich - Tomato Man

Roland Tanglao — Sun, 28 Aug 2005 08:10:52 GMT

[Cross posted from Dogma Radio]

Not only is Milan Djordjevich of Stoney Paradise Vancouver's tomato man, he's also smart and funny. Next to talking to him (if you can manage to get by the mob of people desperately trying to get his delicious tomatoes before he runs out!) at the East Van Farmers Market on Saturdays or the Truckers Market at Granville Island on Thursdays, this is as close as you are going to get!

4.7 MB MP3 (10 minutes and 10 seconds, RSS Feed for this podcast) - Recorded August 27, 2005

Barb's article at Slow Food about the East Van Farmers Market

Roland Tanglao — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 05:47:13 GMT

Check out Barb's article at Slow Food Vancouver about the East Van Farmers Market opening day.

Nat Bailey Stadium Farmer's market opens tomorrow from 1p.m. to 6:30p.m.

Roland Tanglao — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 05:42:41 GMT

One of our favourite farmers' markets, the Nat Bailey Stadium Farmers Market (30th & Ontario Street) opens tomorrow Wednesday June 15th from 1pm.-6:30p.m. and will be on every Wednesday until October 26th, 2005. See you there!

Support Your Local Farmers Markets Society

Barb Wong — Tue, 17 May 2005 03:15:53 GMT

Hurray! The East Van Farmers Market is open again! It's hard to believe that when the market first opened 10 years ago, there were only 7 farmers and they sold out in 2 hours. How the market has grown...3 weekly markets and dozens of farmers, food artisans and crafts people. Not to mention the growth and sustainability of a community. Congratulations and may the markets continue to grow and flourish!

Besides shopping at the Farmers Markets, the public can further support the YLFMS by becoming members of the society. Membership supports the principles of the market, helps raise funds to build awareness and expand markets. And as a member, you get a newsletter and discounts at some vendors and events.

East Van Farmers Market opened yesterday May 14, 2005

Roland Tanglao — Mon, 16 May 2005 06:46:40 GMT

It's the 10th year of the East Van Farmers Market and it's better than ever! Check out the photo of Devorah Kahn (former leader of the Vancouver Farmers Markets association, eatlocal) speaking before the ribbon was cut! More later. See you next Saturday! Check out the vendor schedule!

Wood Elements

Barb Wong — Thu, 16 Sep 2004 11:00:23 GMT

I love items that are both functional and beautiful. At the Nat Bailey Farmer's Market today I came across the gorgeous craftsmanship of Alex Zapotichny. Alex, who is a retired highschool woodworking teacher, designs and makes hardwood cutting boards. He uses native hardwoods and accents the boards with exotic hardwoods.

Of course I couldn't resist and bought 2 boards: one 12" round maple and a 7" square, both very reasonably priced at $25 and $8.50. And there were several others that I liked and would look great in our new place!

The next time Alex will be selling his boards again will be at the Winter Market on Sunday, December 12 at the Heritage Hall on Main and 15th.

Wood Elements, Alex Zapotichny, Walnut Grove Artisan, amza AT shaw.ca, 604.513.1404

[J Fraser] FarmFolk / CityFolk - Feast of Fields

J Fraser — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 07:39:48 GMT

[ROLAND's NOTE: Thanks J! Full info on this event can be found at Urban Vancouver and in the Delta Optimist:Feast of Fields returns for a second year at Westham Island Herb Farm. If anybody goes to Feast of Fields, please let us know how you liked it!]

Hi Roland, as a long time reader of your fantasic review blog I'd like to forward on the following regarding a wandering picnic this Sunday. I didn't have the opportunity last year to make it to the event, but I hope to visit the event this Sunday and thought your readers might also like to know about it.

Cheers from the farmfolk ;)

Granville Island Farmers' Truck Market also has heirloom tomatoes on Thursdays

Roland Tanglao — Sun, 05 Sep 2004 14:16:41 GMT

Don't forget you can get heirloom tomatoes as well as other locally grown produce from the Granville Island Farmers' Truck Market every Thursday (thanks to Dylan for reminding us).

Tomato Festival at Farmers Market starts September 8 at Nat Bailey

Roland Tanglao — Sat, 04 Sep 2004 07:48:28 GMT

Speaking of real tomatoes, such as the heirloom tomatoes from yesterday's post, the Tomato Festival starts next Wednesday September 8th at the Nat Bailey Farmers' Market and continues Saturday September 11th (8 days from now) at the East Van and West End Farmers' Markets. Check it out. Lots of delicious tomatoes and information and a great opportunity to chat with real farmers about food that tastes real such as locally grown heirloom tomatoes!

Heirloom tomatoes with olive oil from the Nat Bailey Farmers' Market

Roland Tanglao — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 06:41:53 GMT

It's prime heirloom tomato season. Get the real tomato flavour experience now! The flavour is so good that you won't want to eat those plastic tomatoes that we get the rest of the year. The above tomatoes came from the wonderful Nat Bailey Farmers' Market.

Jays Spring Lamb is superb

Roland Tanglao — Tue, 18 May 2004 07:47:33 GMT

At $6 a pound, Jay Springs Lambs ground lamb is not cheap but boy is it worth it. Juicy, flavourful and not gamey. Mmm, they make beautiful burgers. Worth checking them out the next time they are at the market which is scheduled for June 5 at the East Van Farmers market.

Opening day at the East Van Farmer's Market

Roland Tanglao — Sun, 16 May 2004 08:01:16 GMT

It's officially summer for me now that the East Van Farmers' Market has started.

Saturday's inaugural market took place in our unusually warm and sunny May weather.

The vendors change every year and every week (here's the official vendor list) and there's always something new but the vibe remains the same. People getting out of the house to get real food that hasn't been overly processed or shipped thousands of miles.

Here are some of East Van Farmers Market opening day photos:

The cool sign:

Jay Springs Lamb (free range and grass fed) - new to us but probably not new to the market!

Langley Organic Growers

Rise Artisan breads & Fantasies by Christopher Brown (please bring back the cherry chocolate bread!)

Farmers' Market starts this Saturday

Roland Tanglao — Wed, 12 May 2004 07:26:00 GMT

The East Vancouver Farmers Market at East 15th and Victoria Dr. starts this Saturday May 15. It runs Saturdays 9a.m.-2p.m. until October 9, 2004. It's our favourite market. Looking forward to seeing what's new, snacking on our favourite goodies and buying locally grown seasonal produce. See you there!

Boris Mann's Farm Folk/City Folk 10th Anniversary at Heritage Hall Report

Roland Tanglao — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 07:30:21 GMT

Check out Boris's Farm Folk/City Folk 10th Anniversary at Heritage Hall Report. Complete with cool photos. By the way, this part of my company's new Vancouver portal, UrbanVancouver. Wish we could have been there as Barb and I have been loyal supporters of their markets and events over the years dating back to their earlier years when Barb sold biscotti at one of their markets.

FarmFolk/CityFolk 10th Anniversary 16Apr2004 at the Heritage Hall!

Roland Tanglao — Thu, 25 Mar 2004 07:31:20 GMT

From Sher (thanks!) and copied by me below.

Much as we'd love to support this great cause, we probably won't be able to make it because we'll be tending to our soon to be born baby.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

FarmFolk/CityFolk

presents

A Tenth Anniversary Celebration!

Join us to celebrate 10 years of working with others

for a sustainable food system!

Rose Room Swing Band

Appetizers and a cash bar!

When: Friday, April 16, 2004 7 pm to 11 pm

Where: Heritage Hall 3102 Main Street, Vancouver

A limited number of tickets on sale now at only $10 p.p.

Contact the FarmFolk/CityFolk office at 604.730.0450

We have an exciting raffle-ticket fundraiser sponsored by several generous local businesses. To help us sell raffle tickets, please call 604.730.0450

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Many thanks to our Sponsors: Alternative Uniforms, C Restaurant, Capers Community Markets, Chef Ann Kirsebom’s Gourmet Sauces, The Cranberry Lady, Glorious Garnish, Gourmet Warehouse, Gone Crackers, Happy Planet, Joie, Kate Walker & Co.,

Little Creek Dressing, Origins Coffee, Rose Room Swing Band, Vista D’Oro

Nat Bailey Stadium Farmers Market - Only 2 Wednesdays left

Roland Tanglao — Sun, 14 Sep 2003 22:21:07 GMT

Yesterday, Barb forgot to mention the Nat Bailey Stadium Farmers Market on Wednesdays. Only two Wednesdays left for this market! Remember that this is the best time of the year for fresh food direct from farmers. Peak time for squash, apples, tomatoes, zucchini, etc.

Unlike the East Van Farmers Market (which we love as well and runs until October 11th!), the Nat Bailey market is uncrowded and has lots of parking and the food is just as good. Both are ably run by EatLocal.org aka Your Local Farmers Market Society. Check them out!

Autumn Bounty

Barb Wong — Sun, 14 Sep 2003 01:02:48 GMT

The East Van Farmers Market was hopping today! In the peak of harvest, the market stalls were full of gorgeous things ranging from beautiful flowers to picture perfect squash to rosy apples. Unfortunately we forgot our camera as we rushed out the door in the morning!

This is what we brought home (clockwise from left): organic arugula, organic cavolo nero, monster zucchini, organic basil, 4 varieties of organic heirloom tomatoes, green beans, blueberries (centre).

I'll be using the zucchini (2 for $1!) in chocolate zucchini cake and zucchini cheese bread. Most of the basil and the beans will be used in trenette with pesto . I'll probably use the cavolo nero in a soothing vegetable soup. And we'll just savour the fragrant tomatoes as they are!

Nat Bailey Stadium Farmers Market

Barb Wong — Fri, 27 Jun 2003 03:27:05 GMT

Yesterday I was starting to wonder if I could handle rationing the rest of our strawberries until we had a chance to visit a farmers market on the weekend. Luckily I remembered the Nat Bailey Farmers Market and I was able to leave work at a decent time.

Not only did I get my strawberry fix, but I also got my farmers market fix of wonderful things I usually have to wait until the weekend for. The Nat Bailey Farmers Market is a smaller version of the more established East Van market, but they feature similar high quality produce, plants, prepared foods and art.

Yesterday I picked up strawberries (of course), portabellini mushrooms, and organic icicle radishes and garlic scapes. For a treat, I picked up a bag of decadent caramel chocolate almonds from Bad Girl Chocolates (Kelly Boyd 694 291-9698, ksboyd@alumini.sfu.ca)--not only are the almonds divine, the packages sport pictures of 50's pulp fiction gals (fun!)

So if you're in need of a mid-week farmers market fix, check out this venue! I'm sure I'll be back.

Nat Bailey Stadium Farmers Market, 30th Ave. and Ontario St., Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. until October 1

Lonsdale Quay Farmers Market Pictures

Roland Tanglao — Mon, 16 Jun 2003 05:17:48 GMT

Here's a photo of the Lonsdale Farmers' Market sign:

And here's the stall of the farmer (Surrey Farm Produce, 604 574-1390) who sold us the delicious strawberries we mentioned yesterday:

Farmers Market at Lonsdale Quay

Roland Tanglao — Sat, 14 Jun 2003 23:23:08 GMT

There's a small outdoor Farmers Market at Lonsdale Quay starting at 10a.m. on Saturdays.

Barb and I went today and picked up some wonderful fresh strawberries from a Surrey farmer. Check it out!

East Van Farmers' Market opens May 17, 2003

Roland Tanglao — Tue, 06 May 2003 07:20:15 GMT

One of our favourite markets, the East Van Farmers' Market will open on May 17, 2003. A definite sign of spring!

This year we will also check out the other great Farmers' Markets at Nat Bailey Stadium and in the West End. And we will carry our fruit and vegetables and other goodies in our new Ghanaian basket.

Feast of Fields

Barb Wong — Sat, 07 Sep 2002 22:02:07 GMT

Tomorrow is Vancouver's 8th annual Feast of Fields, a grand harvest festival and fundraiser for Farm Folk/City Folk. The event, held at the UBC Farm, will feature an extravaganza of locally grown, prepared and brewed food. What a great way to savour the best of local food while supporting a worthy cause!

Harvest Bounty

Barb Wong — Mon, 09 Sep 2002 05:09:42 GMT

We went down to the East Van Farmer's Market yesterday with the mission of buying some heirloom tomatoes. We found some beautiful tomatoes (I can't remember what varieties they are!) as well as some purple carrots, cavolo nero, salad turnips, gala apples and coronation grapes.

Cavolo Nero

Barb Wong — Mon, 12 Aug 2002 04:43:59 GMT

Last weekend, we visited the East Van Farmer's Market and I was thrilled to find cavolo nero, a dark green, almost black kale. When we were in Tuscany for our honeymoon, we ate it in ribollita and I've been hoping to grow it and/or buy it here. Westcoast Seeds carries cavolo nero seeds, but I didn't get my act together this spring to grow any!

I made a hearty Tuscan minestrone with the cavolo nero. I included slow simmered cannellini beans, lots of veggies and shredded cavolo nero. With simmering, the cavolo nero turned sweet and tender.

To make ribollita, layer leftover minestrone with day old bread in an ovenproof casserole. Slowly bake until piping hot and serve drizzled with good olive oil.

UBC Farm Market

Roland Tanglao — Fri, 31 May 2002 06:52:31 GMT

East Van Farmers Market Opens Tomorrow

Roland Tanglao — Sat, 18 May 2002 07:06:16 GMT

One of our favourite markets, the East Van Farmer

East Van Farmers Market opens May 18, 2002

Roland Tanglao — Sat, 11 May 2002 03:51:54 GMT

Winter Market at the Heritage Hall this Weekend

Roland Tanglao — Sat, 08 Dec 2001 02:23:18 GMT

Cloverdale Produce Farm now has a website

Roland Tanglao — Mon, 05 Nov 2001 19:06:09 GMT

A Taste of B.C.

Barb Wong — Fri, 03 Aug 2001 18:45:21 GMT

If you're around this weekend, check out A Taste of B.C. at Minter Gardens on August 5 and 6. The weekend will showcase B.C. food and beverage products including fresh fruit, cheeses, organic meat, poultry, honey, baked goods, flowers, and of course B.C. wine and beer.

Unfortunately we're out of town this weekend, otherwise we'd check it out. If anyone has a chance to attend this event, let us know what you thought!

Farm Fresh Guide

Barb Wong — Fri, 03 Aug 2001 06:10:54 GMT

In Vancouver we're blessed with an abundance of locally based farms and food producers. There's no better time than summer to check out some of the great farms that are literally in our back yards!

To find out what local farms are producing and where farms are located, check out the Fraser Valley Farm Direct Marketing Association's Farm Fresh Guide. The Guide is full of interesting information about the importance of buying local, locations of farms, availability of various produce. You can also search out farms according to the produce or other agricultural products (like honey or even horses!)you're looking for.

Buying local benefits everyone. Consumers purchase fresh, nutritious produce and they learn more about where their food comes from. Farmers benefit from direct sales and support. The economy benefits from keeping dollars spent within our own community. And with the provinicial government's recent cut to the "BuyBC" program, it's even more important for consumers to directly support local food producers!

Don Shultz and Don Genova Schedule Update

Roland Tanglao — Wed, 11 Jul 2001 06:31:38 GMT

To follow up from yesterday, it turns out we gave the wrong information about Don Shultz (of Big Don's Pickles fame) and Don Genova (of Pacific Palate fame).

Here's the real skinny (from Devorah, thanks again!) on Don Schultz's and Don Genova's current schedules at the East Van Farmers Market (EVFM) and West End Farmers Market (WEFM):

Don Schultz:
July 14 & 21 - EVFM
July 28 - WEFM
Sept. 8 - WEFM
Sept. 22,29 & Oct. 6 - EVFM

Don Genova & Dana Zaruba:
WEFM: July 14, 21, 28
EVFM: July 14

The two Dons may have more WEFM dates and we will post them as soon as we know!

West End Farmers Market

Roland Tanglao — Tue, 10 Jul 2001 05:04:23 GMT

Devorah Kahn, one of the organizers of the East Van Farmers Market and also the West End Farmers Market, emailed us with some feedback about our stories on the East Van Farmers Market. Thanks, Devorah!

She gave us some corrections which we will be posting shortly but also reminded us about the West End Farmers Market which is held every Saturday from June 30 to October 6 at the Lord Roberts Elementary parking lot at Bidwell and Pendrell Streets from 10:000am to 2:00pm.

She writes that "there are amazing vendors there who cannot get into East Van because of the limited space."

Although we haven't been to the West End Farmers Market recently, I am sure that it is worthwhile checking out since it's organized by the same people who organize the East Van Farmers Market. Please check it out and let us know what you think!

Radishes with Butter

Barb Wong — Fri, 01 Jun 2001 05:26:29 GMT

Last Saturday when we were at the East Van Farmers' Market, we bought some beautiful radishes which are now in season. They reminded me of a trip to San Francisco and my stay at a great bed and breakfast. For breakfast one morning, my hostess cut a deep slash into a fresh, glistening radish, filled it with a thick slice of butter and dipped it in coarse salt. She plonked it on my sideplate and proclaimed, "Now that's how to eat a radish!!" And it is! Try this for an unusual part of your French provencal breakfast or lunch. And don't throw away those lovely, fresh radish tops...they make a delicious salad.

East Van Farmers Market opens tomorrow!

Roland Tanglao — Fri, 18 May 2001 08:07:05 GMT

According to our friend Patrice (and this was confirmed with the official schedule), the East Van Farmers Market opens tomorrow.

This is the place to be to get local farmer's fresh produce.

Check out our original story from last June for more details about the market. Thanks Patrice!

Heritage Hall Craft Fair

Roland Tanglao — Sat, 09 Dec 2000 17:46:20 GMT

The Heritage Hall One-of-a-Kind Christmas Craft Fair featuring excellent crafts and food is on today and tomorrow at

A-maze-ing Maize

Roland Tanglao — Sun, 20 Aug 2000 03:21:24 GMT

We went to the Cloverdale Produce Farm today in Surrey.

They have a maze built out of corn!

For $7 for adults (and less for kids) you get to wander around their maze. A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Barb and I wandered for an 1 hour and a half and did not reach the goal. The record time is approximately 8.5 minutes which shows you how directionally oriented we are :-) !

Here is a map of the maze:

Luckily they also have a farm market where they sell produce from their farm. We bought some delicious corn, blackberries and peaches.

Check it out! Highly recommended!

FarmFolk/CityFolk

Barb Wong — Sat, 05 Aug 2000 03:39:57 GMT

FarmFolk/CityFolk are the people behind the Vancouver Farmers' Markets and other cool local food projects. This is a non-profit that ties together consumers and producers, thus lessening the distance between consumers and farmers. I particularly appreciate FFCF's efforts to promote local and sustainable agriculture. The policy making end of this organization also ensures that we in B.C. have access to healthy food and a healthy economic agricultural base.

One of FFCF's upcoming events is the annual Feast of Fields(which this year is on Sunday September 10) a fundraiser that highlights late summer harvest of local produce, local restaurants and B.C. spirits. Sounds like an event not to be missed!