[BCFSN] 2018 BC Farmers' Markets Conference - Early Bird Registration Now Open
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*2018 BC Farmers' Markets Conference*
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*Early Bird Gets the Deal!*
Early bird tickets are now available! Join us March 2-4, 2018 in Victoria
for our annual BC Farmers' Markets Conference
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"Growing Together." The conference is designed for farmers' market
organizers, board members, vendors, small food processors, and agricultural
community leaders to learn new skills, network, and come away inspired to
build BC's farmers' market sector. The weekend will be packed full with
workshops, a MarketSafe training, social activities, the annual Farmers'
Market Awards, and more. Get your early bird tickets before January 29,
2018 and save.
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*Conference Venue & Hotel: Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria*
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directly located on the waterfront and is the perfect setting for the BCAFM
conference with its natural light and fresh ocean air. It's a short
walk to downtown
Victoria and the popular Fisherman's Wharf Park. The hotel has free WIFI, a
pool, fitness centre, and is pet friendly.
*Delegate Rates:*
Conference delegate discount rates are $109 + tax per room/night. This rate
is available until* January 22, 2018*.
To receive this discounted rate:
- Book online
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or
- Call: 250-386-8721 <(250)%20386-8721> or 1-800-663-7667
<(800)%20663-7667> (reference "BC Farmers' Markets" when booking); or
- Email: reservations at laurelpoint.com (reference "BC Farmers' Markets"
when booking)
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*Have Something to Share? Submit a Workshop Proposals*
Share your expertise, experience and passion with the BC Farmers' Markets
community. We are still accepting conference workshop proposals until
Monday, January 8. 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.
- Learn more and view a list of workshop topic ideas
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- Submit a workshop proposal
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*Farmers' Markets Awards - Nominations Open*
Do you know a farmers' market that is exemplary in adding value to their
community? Does your market manager actively promote and support
sustainable agriculture, small farms and farmers? Know a vendor that is
a role model at farmers’ markets? Have an outstanding market volunteer?
Nominate them for a BCAFM Farmers' Market Award
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New this year is the Partner of the Year category. If you know an
outstanding individual or organization that has shown great support for
your farmers' market or the sector as a whole, nominate them.
All recipients will be honoured during the Farmers' Market Awards ceremony
at the 2018 BCAFM Conference
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on
Saturday, March 3, 2018. The deadline to nominate is *Sunday, February 4,
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*Award Categories:*
- Farmers' Market of the Year
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(small,
medium, large categories)
- Market Manager of the Year
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- Vendor of the Year
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- Volunteer of the Year
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- Partner of the Year
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*Calling All Conference Volunteers*
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We're looking for volunteers to lend a hand at our conference. As a
volunteer, you will get to network with those in the farmers' market
community, apply your skills to help us run a smooth event, and meet new
friends. Positions include: Registration
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, Workshop Host
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Technical Support
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Welcome Reception
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Banquet & Farmers' Market Awards
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and the Silent Auction
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Volunteers who commit to over five hours receive 50% off conference
admission. Volunteers who commit to over 10 hours receive free conference
admission.
- Learn more about volunteering and sign up here
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*Thanks to our Conference Sponsors*
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