Farmers’ markets are an important way of connecting Columbia Basin residents with the products of local farmers. Columbia Basin Trust (Trust) is increasing access to…
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Regional tourism projects get funding boost
Destination BC is providing $4 million this year to support 57 tourism projects across British Columbia, including three in the East Kootenay and one in…
Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon program expanded
The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets has expanded the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon program to help more lower income households access fresh, locally-grown, healthy…
Locals capture BCAFM awards
With spring just around the corner, the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) celebrated the best of B.C. with its sixth annual BC Farmers’ Market Awards….
Kimberley hosting Farmers’ Markets AGM
For the first time in 20 years, the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is taking its conference on the road to the East Kootenay thanks…
Regional Farmers’ Market Trail launched
BC Association of Farmers’ Markets new online tool connects people to farmers’ markets The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) has launched a new online…
Local markets featured in new B.C. website
Farmers’ markets in British Columbia contribute more than $150 million to the provincial economy each year and the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is…
$100k boost to Farmers’ Market coupon program
Trust support reduces wait lists, adds five new markets, feeds 225 more families Columbia Basin residents, local farmers and local farmers’ markets will all benefit…
Farmers’ market nutrition coupon funding expanded
To help more lower income British Columbians and expectant mothers gain access to healthy, locally grown food, the provincial government is expanding the BC Farmers’…
Local grown fruits and vegetables for everyone
Nutrition Coupon Program benefits over 80 families in Cranbrook and Kimberley Residents of our region can often face barriers when trying to access healthy fruits…