[BCFSN] BCAFM Conference: Island Chefs' Collaborative Workshop, and Free MarketSafe Training,

[BC Association of Farmers' Markets]

The annual annual BC Farmers' Markets Conference
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"Growing Together," takes place March 2-4 in Victoria.

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
<http://bcfarmersmarket.org/markets/subpage/2018-conference-workshop-descriptions>,
a MarketSafe training
<http://bcfarmersmarket.org/markets/subpage/2018-conference-workshop-descriptions#MarketSafeTraining>,
networking activities, a Banquet, the annual Farmers' Market Awards
<http://bcfarmersmarket.org/markets/subpage/farmers-market-awards-best-2017>,
a free roundtable session, and more
<http://bcfarmersmarket.org/markets/subpage/2018-conference-schedule>. We
hope you can join us!


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*A Ticket to Suit Your Needs*
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There are various conference ticket options available to suit your
schedule, budget, and interest. Only free on Saturday? No problem - there's
a ticket for that!  Interested in attending the workshops only? We have a
ticket for that too!

Ticket prices range from $0 - $260. We hope to see you at the BC Farmers'
Markets Conference
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in
Victoria, March 2-4.

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*Workshop Sneak Peek: Farmers, Markets, and Chefs!*
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This workshop will explore the connections between three important elements
of the local food system - farmers, markets, and chefs! The Island Chefs'
Collaborative's (ICC) vision is for a local and sustainable food and
agricultural system. Serving Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, their
goal is to help create an environment where independent local food
producers can prosper - and farmers, market vendors, market managers, and
chefs are all partners in this undertaking. This workshop will discuss the
community activities the ICC is engaging in to educate children, families
and community members about healthy eating and food systems. The
presentation will be followed by a discussion about initiatives taking
place in different regions of BC, and how participants see organizations
such as the Island Chefs' Collaborative, or individual chefs, supporting
farmers' markets across BC.  Read more
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*FREE Friday MarketSafe Training for Conference Goers! Generously presented
by MarketSafe + FOODSAFE*

<https://bcfarmersmarket.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88c92093da3dfca5bdfee389a&id=985c9fc481&e=c26291d0a2>Register
for either the All-Inclusive Conference Pass or the Conference Only Pass
and attend the Friday MarketSafe training for free! The training will be
held at the conference hotel on Friday, March 2, and will be facilitated by
Vancouver Island Health Authority.  Thank you to MarketSafe and FOODSAFE
for generously supporting this training opportunity!

MarketSafe training is a great way to increase your awareness and knowledge
of food safety and safe food handling procedures for public consumption
outside of regulated food service establishments. This training is ideal
for farmers’ market vendors, market managers, farm gate vendors, home
kitchen small scale food processors, and others who make, bake or grow
products to sell at local farmers' markets, farm gates or other types of
temporary food markets.

Limited spots available - register now. Not coming to the full conference?
​Individual tickets are also available for $25.
Read more
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*Conference Subsidy - Apply by this Friday, February 9*

We're pleased to offer travel subsidies to farmers' market vendors,
managers, and board members to attend the annual BC Farmers' Markets
Conference
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Subsidies are intended to support attendees who would not otherwise be able
to take part in this valuable event. We are able to offer a maximum of five
subsidies with a value of *up to $500 each*. The subsidy may cover travel
expenses and/or up to two nights in the conference hotel -  the Inn at
Laurel Point in Victoria. All BCAFM member farmers' market managers, board
members, and vendors are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to those
member farmers' markets that have not sent a representative to attend the
conference in the last three years. Additional priority will be given to
markets in remote locations and/or with the greatest distance to travel to
Victoria, BC.

   - Deadline to apply for a conference subsidy
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is
   *Friday, February 9, 2018. *You may apply for a subsidy even if you have
   already registered for the conference.

*Don't Forget*

   - Book your hotel room
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   at the Inn at Laurel Point. Rates are now $134 + taxes/room per night
   - Offer or look for a ride to Victoria. Use the BCAFM Conference
   Rideshare Board
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   - Preview the conference schedule
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    and workshop list
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   - Check out last year's conference photos
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*Testimonial from Past Conference Attendee*
*Thank You to our Conference Sponsors*







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