[BCFSN] Want to Offer a Workshop? Share your knowledge with BC Farmers and Farmers Markets

[Peter Leblanc]

The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is seeking 
information-packed, relevant and engaging workshops for our annual 
conference, "Cultivating Community 
<http://www.bcfarmersmarket.org/markets/bcafm-conference-agm>." We 
welcome your submission 
<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/confworkshops19lists>!

The conference features three days packed full of networking, workshops 
and learning, bringing together farmers' market managers, board of 
directors, farmers, vendors, and community stakeholders.

*Workshop Details*

  * 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

*Tips*

  * All sessions are learning experiences and are non-commercial
  * Sessions should include some interactive or experiential elements in
    your design, as appropriate
  * The 2019 conference theme this year is "Cultivating Community." We
    will accept proposals that are aligned with that theme, as well as
    other topics that are targeted for market manager, board members,
    farmer/rancher vendors, and market vendors


*Compensation*
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, or
  * Modest honorarium or trade show space, or
  * Limited reimbursement of travel costs


*Conference Details*

  * Date: Friday, March 8 - Sunday, March 10, 2019
  * Venue:Kimberley Conference Centre
    <http://www.bcfarmersmarket.org/markets/subpage/2019-call-workshop-proposals>,
    Kimberley, BC.

We will review proposals and contact you about the outcome in late 
January, 2019.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, January 7, 2019. Submit your proposal here 
<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/confworkshops19lists>.
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Peter Leblanc

*BC Association of Farmers' Markets*

#203-2642 Main Street

Vancouver, BC   V5T 3E6

604-734-9797 (o)

604-724-6538 (c)

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