Do you plan to visit a farmer’s market this weekend?
Snap a photo of yourself, tag it #FarmersMarketSelfie and submit it here.
The B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets is running a selfie contest to entice market newbies to visit their local market. Your picture could score a $50 gift certificate to the market of your choice, plus a home canning kit.
“Over the last several years, we’ve seen a 62% increase in the number of markets in B.C.,” executive director Elizabeth Quinn said in a statement. “There’s no doubt people are becoming increasingly passionate about buying local, in-season food and locally-produced goods.”
Across BC, there are over 125 farmers’ markets. In addition to locally grown food and locally made products, the markets offer a surprising variety of community activities such as live music, children’s activities, cooking classes, artisan workshops and much more.
Find more information on the association’s Facebook page, here.
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