Join us on January 24th at the Lower Mainland Horticultural Conference for an informational discussion on cover cropping 🌾 To learn more about the conference and to register, please visit: agricultureshow.net/lower-mainla...

Join our Team! We are hiring a Communications & Outreach Specialist. If you are passionate about sustainable food systems and enjoy working across digital content, events, and community partnerships, we would love to hear from you. Full details + application info here: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/hiring

The Islands Agriculture Show will take place January 30 and 31, 2026, at the Cowichan Exhibition. We are excited to host a panel on cover cropping on January 30th. Learn More: www.iashow.ca The panel is funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund.

We wanted to celebrate and give a shout-out to all those who participated in our 2025 BC Seed Mentorship Program 🎉 Read our latest blog post for feedback and insights from our 2025 mentees and mentors: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2026/01/grow...

The Lower Mainland Horticultural Conference is a 3-day conference held in conjunction with the Pacific Agriculture Show in Abbotsford. We are excited to be holding a panel on cover cropping that will take place on January 24th. Tickets: agricultureshows.zohobackstage.ca/LowerMainlan...

Last summer marked the beginning of our Mobile Seed Cleaning Tour. In August, we began our journey to the first stops on our Northern Tour. Read the full recap: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2026/01/mobi...

January is here, and we are looking forward to this year’s growing season. To set yourself up for the season, we have compiled a list of resources to help you get on track for a year of exciting growth 🌱 Read our latest blog post here: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2026/01/plan...

Did you know we have a CSA Map with a directory of over 100 local CSAs in BC? 🗺️ Check out our map to find a CSA program near you! Have a CSA program you would like listed on our map? Fill out the submission form on our map 📍 Find our CSA Map here: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/strengthenin...

Looking for ways to get more people involved with your seed library? In this webinar, we will discuss ideas for engaging gardeners and farmers with checking out and returning seeds. Date: January 28, 2025 | Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Register: form-can.keela.co/grow-your-se...

Our January Harvest Newsletter will be hatching soon 🐣 Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay in the loop on upcoming events, workshops, stories and more! 🌱 Sign up at farmfolkcityfolk.ca/newsletter

Have a seed library? 🌱 Join our BC Seed Library Directory to connect with your community and grow local food systems! Help us build a resilient future. Add your library today! 💚 Submit your listing: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seed-libraries

🌱 Your support makes it all possible! Without you, we couldn’t reach the community or host programs and events that connect local growers with eaters—helping to build more resilient local food systems. Every contribution helps us continue our mission. Donate today: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/donate

In light of the current flooding taking place in BC, this resource from the Government of British Columbia shares emergency information, support programs and mental health and wellness resources for farmers. Please take a moment to review and share: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...

In November, we hosted our Bold Flavours: A Radicchio Pop-up Event at Burdock & Co. It was a night of fresh and local flavours and memorable connections between eaters and producers 🥬✨ For a full recap of the event, including the tasting menu, read our blog post: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2025/12/a-ni...

This Summer in Terrace, community members, growers, and food lovers gathered at Thimbleberry Farm for a vibrant and inspiring afternoon celebrating sustainable agriculture, seed saving, and seasonal plant-based cuisine 🥕🍅🫛 Read the full event recap: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2025/12/no-t...

Our biennial BC Seed Gathering wrapped up last month in Harrison Hot Springs, and the excitement from two full days of learning, storytelling, and connection is still with us 🌱 Check out our recap to relive the highlights from this year’s gathering: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2025/12/2025...

Radicchio thrives in our region, and farmers at Square Root Farm on Vancouver Island are helping more people discover its colour, resilience, and incredible flavour. From the field to your kitchen, these winter greens tell a story of local food at its best. youtu.be/rWC1G9SnpCE

Today is #ThankYouThursday 💚 We want to share our gratitude with everyone who has been part of FFCF over the past 32 years - founders, board members, staff, volunteers, farmers, chefs, seed growers & community members who believe in local food. We are grateful to have you with us on this journey.

Here are the winners of our 2025 Win Our Windfall Raffle: Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Luxury Retreat: P. Zevit Harborview at Vancouver’s Westin Bayshore Getaway: K. Draper Choose Your Stay Across BC: S. Prasad Whistler Mountain Getaway: V. Greebe Heart of Downtown Victoria Getaway: A. Brown

Meet Chef Paul Moran of Sixty Forty, sharing why radicchio is one of his favourite ingredients to cook with. From its bold flavour to its beautiful versatility, radicchio shines in BC kitchens all winter 🌱 Part of our Bitter Harvest project, supported by the Sfaira Foundation. youtu.be/5EcbmMNCeSg

Today is Giving Tuesday 🧡 Support resilient, equitable, local food systems in BC by donating today. Eating local connects us with farmers, the seasons, and climate solutions. Donate: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/donate

Bold and memorable flavours were shared at our radicchio pop-up event 🥬✨ It was magic, seeing how each chef transformed and complemented the bitterness of the fresh radicchio in each bite. Here’s to trying new things and supporting local 🥂

Registration is now open for COG’s Organic Vegetable Seed Production course! ⁠Learn more about the course and register below: cog.ca/courses/ovsp/

Be part of a sustainable solution KPU’s Sustainable Food Systems & Security (SFSS) graduate certificate — a 1-year, part-time online program — prepares you to lead and be part of that transformation. Start creating a sustainable future where you live. www.kpu.ca/arts/sfss

Registration is open for VIU’s course “Seed Security: Organic Vegetable Seed Production” 🌱 Dates:
Online classes: February 14 to April 18, 2026 Course fee: $665 + GST. FREE with the BC Future Skills Grant before the end of 2025. Learn more and register: cowichan.viu.ca/professional...

Now open: funding opportunities for farm or food vendors who sell at BCAFM member farmers' markets! 2026 Mary Forstbauer Grant 🔗Apply now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026MaryFo... 2025 BCAFM Inclusion Vendor Grant 🔗Apply now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025Inclus...

We were very happy that Sen Sakamoto of Kintoki Sweets could join us at Bold Flavours last week. At Bold Flavours, Sen prepared two tasting bites, showcasing exciting possibilities for culinary creations using local radicchio. To learn more about Kintoki Sweets, head to: www.kintokisweets.com

A sincere thank you to HER Lab for their generous sponsorship of this year's BC Seed Gathering. Their support strengthens this year’s event in a meaningful way 🫶 To learn more about HER Lab, please visit their website www.chelseygeralda.com/about

🚨 Today is your last chance to get tickets for the 2025 BC Seed Gathering—don’t miss out on this biennial event! 🌱 🎟️ Purchase your tickets today: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-bc-se...

We are excited to share that Blake Hunter will be joining our speaker lineup for this year’s BC Seed Gathering. We look forward to the BC Seed Gathering this week, Nov 27 to 28, at Harrison Hot Springs Resort. Ticket sales end Nov 25. Get tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-bc-se...

⏰ Last call! The 2025 WOW Raffle is almost over! Win dream getaways across BC—from Whistler and Vancouver to Victoria and wine country 🍷 🎟 Tickets: $10 for 1 | $25 for 3 | $150 for 20 📅 Main Draw: Nov 25, 2025 👉 Full prize list & tickets: farmfolkcityfolk.rafflenexus.com/a/smb

🎉 Our December Harvest Newsletter will be hitting inboxes soon! The best way to stay in the loop on exciting projects, events, and opportunities is by becoming a subscriber. Don’t miss out – sign up today: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/newsletter

We are excited to announce Dr. T’uy’t’tanat-Cease Wyss (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh/Sto:Lo/Hawaiian/Swiss) as a speaker at the BC Seed Gathering! 🌱 ➡️ Learn more about our speakers & schedule: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedgathering

Taste. Sip. Celebrate. ✨ Join us for Bold Flavours: A Radicchio Pop-up hosted by Chef Andrea Carlson. Indulge in innovative radicchio dishes, Sea Cider pairings, and a keepsake cedar tasting plank to remember the night. 🎟️ Don’t wait – tickets are going fast: www.eventbrite.ca/e/bold-flavo...

Calling all food lovers! 🍴 Dive into 90 minutes of radicchio-inspired delights with Chef Andrea Carlson at the Michelin-starred Burdock & Co. Enjoy unique pairings with Sea Cider and leave with a Feast of Fields cedar tasting plank. Secure your seat today: www.eventbrite.ca/e/bold-flavo...

🌾 We're heading to Harrison Hot Springs for the BC Seed Gathering Nov 27–28! Join us + Organic BC for a Field Day at Cedar Isle Farm - tour the farm, see wheat breeding + seed cleaning in action 🌱 👉 Register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-bc-se...

🏖️ Thank you, Prestige Hotels & Resorts, for this amazing WOW Raffle prize! 2 nights at your choice of 1 of 14 BC locations, including Vernon, with a relaxing pool area—perfect for unwinding after exploring. 🌲✨ 🎟 Ends Nov 24 | 🎉 Draw Nov 25 👉 farmfolkcityfolk.rafflenexus.com/a/sm

We are stoked to welcome back Mark Cormier and Cassie Plotnikoff of Glorious Organics Cooperative for Bold Flavours on November 18th at Burdock & Co! 🥬 🎟️ Grab your tickets now and get ready for a flavourful conversation: www.eventbrite.ca/e/bold-flavo...

🎉 TICKET GIVEAWAY 🎉 Want to experience Bold Flavours: A Radicchio Tasting Event on November 18th for FREE? Here’s your chance to win two tickets for a tasting time of your choice! This contest is taking place on our Instagram. Head to instagram.com/farmfolkcityfolk to learn how to enter.

🌱 A huge thank you to Seed the North for sponsoring the BC Seed Gathering! 💚 We appreciate your commitment to building healthy ecosystems and strong seed communities! Learn more about Seed the North at seedthenorth.ca

Our Bitter Harvest Field Day at Fraser Common was a day full of discovery & flavour 🌾💚. Read blog post: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/2025/10/bitt... Thank you to the Metro Vancouver Ag Awareness Grant and the Sfaira Foundation for funding our Bitter Harvest Field Day.

🌱 Join us at the BC Seed Gathering for CANOVI updates & a session on boosting crop resilience using wild relatives & landrace populations. 🌿 Speakers: Ámbar Carvallo-Lopez & Loren Rieseberg. 📅 Nov 27–28, Harrison Hot Springs Learn more: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedgathering

🌱 Thank you, Patagonia, for sponsoring this year’s BC Seed Gathering! For tickets to our BC Seed Gathering taking place November 27 - 28 at Harrison Hot Springs Resort, visit: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-bc-se...

🥂 Thank you to The Westin Bayshore & H Tasting Lounge for this culinary escape! Dine with ocean views or cozy interiors. Fresh flavour awaits! 🍷 🎟 Ends Nov 24 | 🎉 Draw Nov 25 👉 farmfolkcityfolk.rafflenexus.com/a/sm

🌱 Join Michalina, Nikki and Rupert at the BC Seed Gathering to explore community seed stewardship through seed libraries, local seed production & inclusive engagement. Learn how to grow resilient seed networks! 🌾 👉 farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedgathering

🌱 Join us for 4 days of learning and connection! Start with the Organic BC Conference, Nov 25–27, followed by the BC Seed Gathering, Nov 27–28, at Harrison Hot Springs Resort. 🎟️ Organic BC Conference tickets: conference.organicbc.org 🎟️ BC Seed Gathering tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-bc-se...

If you’re looking for land or have land you'd like to see farmed in the Okanagan-Thompson region, we've got a second Land Sharing Workshop coming up in Summerland on November 15! 👉 Learn more and register here: youngagrarians.org/events/nov-1...

Join Ari (Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands Land Matcher)on November 8th in Duncan, BC, to learn how you can access land for farming or make your land available to a farmer! Register here: youngagrarians.org/events/nov-8...

🌾 Join us for the BC Seed Gathering, Nov 27–28, after the Organic BC Conference in Harrison Hot Springs! Nov 27: Field Day at Cedar Isle Farm with Organic BC 🌱 🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-bc-se...

We're excited to welcome back Chef Andrea Carlson as our host for Bold Flavours on Nov 18 at Burdock & Co. Canada’s first female Michelin-starred chef, Andrea brings her creative touch to a night celebrating the beauty of radicchio. 🌿 🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/bold-flavo...