[BCFSN] Call for Workshop Proposals - 2018 BC Farmers' Markets Conference

Mon Dec 11 19:20:41 EST 2017

Call for Workshop Proposals - 2018 BC Farmers' Markets Conference

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  *2018 BC Farmers' Markets Conference
  Call for Workshop Proposals*

*Deadline: Monday, January 8, 2018*

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Dear Colleagues,

It is time once again for the BC Farmers' Markets Conference 
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The conference, "*Growing Together,*" will take place at the Inn 
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Laurel Point 
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Victoria, March 2-4, 2018. Situated on Victoria's Inner Harbour the 2018 
conference venue will provide a perfect setting for great discussions 
and reflections on how we can continue to build and nurture an 
inclusive, diverse, and thriving farmers’ market sector.

We are requesting conference workshop proposals, and invite you to share 
your expertise, experience and passion with the BC Farmers' Markets 
community. We are accepting workshop proposals until Monday, January 8, 
2018.
*Workshop detail:*

  * Workshop sessions will run for 75 minutes.
  * Between 25-60 people will attend each session.
  * We welcome a variety of workshop formats, including panels,
    interactive sessions or individual presentations.

*How to submit a proposal:*
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We will ask for:

  * Short bio of the presenter(s), detailing their experience and
    qualifications on the topic
  * Intended audience (i.e. market managers, non-profit board members,
    farmers, vendors)
  * Workshop title and description
  * What you expect the attendees to learn as a result of your workshop
    (i.e. take aways, learning objectives)

*Tips:*

  * All sessions are learning experiences and are non-commercial
  * The description should clearly describe what the session is about
  * Sessions should include some interactive or experiential
    elements, as appropriate

*Benefits for presenters:*
We are a non-profit organization and do our best to keep conference 
expenses as low as possible. We value the skills and expertise of our 
presenters. The following are potentially available to support your 
presentation:

  * One free conference registration for the first presenter and a
    discount for additional presenters
  * Modest honorarium or trade show space
  * Limited reimbursement of travel costs

*Deadline for submissions:*
Please submit 
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your proposal by *Monday, Janaury 8^th , 2018. *

*Topics of interest to conference goers:*
The 2018 conference theme is "*Growing Together."* We will accept 
proposals that are aligned with that theme, as well as other topics that 
are targeted for market managers, board members, farmer/rancher vendors, 
and market vendors.

Please see below for workshop topic ideas. _Workshops outside of these 
topics will also be considered. _

*Farmers' Market Boards: *

  * Managing and supporting your staff
  * Farmers' markets as business incubators
  * Fundraising through storytelling
  * Relationships with municipalities and other stakeholders
  * Recruiting and orienting board members
  * Waste free farmers' markets
  * Provincial policy updates and legislation
  * Governance
  * Conflict resolution

*Market Managers:*

  * Farmers' market management technologies
  * Getting your vendors to promote your market
  * Conducting a farm audit
  * Community and stakeholder engagement
  * Engaging "young" shoppers
  * Engaging with different cultural communities
  * Supporting vendor development
  * Growing small and rural farmers' markets
  * Adding pop-up markets to community events

*Farmers, Small Scale Food Processors, Artisans - Market Vendors!*

  * Payment platforms
  * Loyalty programs to engage customers
  * Using video platforms to promote you and your market
  * Passing the torch - intergenerational farming
  * Record keeping to track success - production and sales
  * Food and farm safety
  * Labeling, pricing, and merchandising
  * Innovation and tech to support the small farm/business

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*Questions? Contact us:*
203-2642 Main St. Vancouver, BC. V5T 3E6
604-734-9797; info at bcfarmersmarket.org

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