Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Farmers' Markets Conference, Mar 12-14

BC Association of Farmers' Markets Annual Conference co-presented by the
BC Association of Farmers' Markets • BC AgriTourism Alliance • Small Scale Food Processor Association

"New Partners — New Opportunities"
March 12-14, 2010
Penticton, BC

Attendees will acquire new industry contacts and gain new business skills to help increase awareness among the public of the quality and diversity of farm products and experiences available throughout the Province.

BC Association of Farmers' Markets

The BC Association of Farmers' Markets (BCAFM) represents farmers' markets throughout the Province, our mission is to support, develop, and promote farmers' markets in BC. Farmers' markets are an important part of communities and make shopping for food fun for the entire family! Enjoy local flavours ... familiar faces!

British Columbia AgriTourism Alliance

The British Columbia AgriTourism Alliance will promote a healthy and sustainable agritourism industry by facilitating and supporting: strategic partnerships, quality standards, market and product development, and education and awareness for British Columbia's agriculture and tourism sectors, thereby enabling them to deliver a diversity of quality visitor experiences.

Small Scale Food Processor Association

The vision of the Small Scale Food Processor Association (SSFPA) is to help create regional food sustainability. Our mission is to represent the interests of small-scale food and beverage processors. Our goals are to encourage the creation and development of these businesses and assist with the distribution of their products.

For more information visit: www.bcfarmersmarket.org/conference/index.htm