Buy a Spring 50/50 Raffle ticket for a chance to win big while supporting local food systems at the same time. Half the jackpot goes to one winner, and the other half fuels our work strengthening sustainable agriculture across BC. 🔗 farmfolkcityfolk.rafflenexus.com/a/sm ⏳ Raffle closing on June 17

Want to eat well this season while directly supporting a local farm? 🥬🥕 Explore our BC CSA Map to find a CSA near you and connect directly with farms across the province. Many CSAs across the province still have shares available! farmfolkcityfolk.ca/strengthenin...

We need volunteers for Feast of Fields 2026 💚 Volunteer with us and help bring one of B.C.’s most delicious events to life! Spend the day outdoors, meet great people and taste incredible bites and sips from B.C. chefs and makers. 🥂 Join us: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/volunteer Photo credit Thelma Gill

Early Bird tickets are on sale for Feast of Fields! Feast of Fields showcases the best of BC’s local food and drink while supporting our work to grow sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems across the province. Get your tickets: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/feast Photo 2 by Thelma Gill

We are hiring two summer positions through the Canada Summer Jobs Program: 🌱 Event Coordinator 📱 Digital Marketing Coordinator Join us in supporting local food events, digital storytelling, and community engagement. Metro Vancouver-based Applications close May 13: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/hiring

Find us this weekend at the Hazelton Seedy Saturday hosted by The Learning Shop. Find locally adapted seeds, plant starts, and more! 🗓 Saturday, April 18 | 11 am - 2:30 pm 📍 Coast Mountain College Hazelton 🌱 Find all of the BC Seedy Saturday and Sunday events: www.farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedysat

We’re excited to welcome a new addition to the Mobile Seed Cleaning Trailer Tour! Meet Hazelnut, our newest Seed Cleaning Technician 🐿️ Hazelnut is here to sort, clean, and... occasionally relocate seeds across BC. Our human team will be closely supervising seed quantities😄

Our April Harvest Newsletter will give you something to smile about 😃 Subscribe to our monthly newsletterto to learn about exciting opportunities, workshops, events, stories and more! Sign up today: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/newsletter

Find Jo, our Northern Seed Security Program Coordinator, at the Terrace Seedy Saturday this weekend. 🗓 Saturday, February 28 | 11:00 am - 2:30 pm 📍101-2812 Hall Street, Terrace, BC, Canada 🌱 Find all of the upcoming BC Seedy Saturday and Sunday events: www.farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedysat

Join our 2026 Citizen Seed Trial! 📅 Sign up by February 25th if you want your seeds early. Final deadline to register is March 20th. Learn more and register at farmfolkcityfolk.ca/cst

We are heading to the Victoria Seedy Saturday this weekend 🌱 Come visit us on Saturday, February 14, from 11 am to 4 pm at Crystal Garden. Looking for a Seedy Saturday or Sunday near you? Explore upcoming events across BC: www.farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedysat

Building on our Seed Mentorship Program, we are excited to launch new mentorship opportunities for farmers for the 2026 growing season 🧑‍🌾 Learn more and apply: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/bc-seed-secu...

We are hiring an Executive Director. We are looking for a collaborative, values-driven leader to guide our work strengthening sustainable and equitable food systems across BC. For full position details, visit farmfolkcityfolk.ca/hiring

Calling all tomato lovers, you are not going to want to miss this year's Citizen Seed Trial 🍅 For this year's tomato trials, choose from 3 beautiful and delicious varieties that were bred by Karen Olivier 🌱 Learn more and register at farmfolkcityfolk.ca/cst

Thank you to everyone who attended our panel, Cover Cropping: Then and Now, at the Lower Mainland Horticultural Conference The panel was funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund. Additional funding has been provided by FaRM. Photos by Rhonda Payne

Our February Harvest Newsletter will be arriving in inboxes soon 📩 Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay in the loop on exciting opportunities, workshops, events, stories and more! Sign up today: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/newsletter

Seedy Saturdays and Sundays are back! These events are the perfect opportunity to get your seed supply in check for the growing season ahead 🌱 Swipe through to see upcoming dates or view our full calendar at farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedysat

Join our Citizen Seed Trials and be part of a community of growers testing new vegetable varieties 🌱 📅 Sign up by Feb 25 if you want your seeds early. Sign-ups after Feb. 25 will receive their seeds at the end of March. Final deadline to register is March 20th. Register: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/cst

Have you applied for our Communications & Outreach Specialist role? In this role, you would be working across digital content, community partnerships and supporting our events like Feast of Fields 🌱 For the full details and how to apply, visit: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/hiring

We are excited to be hosting a panel at the Islands Agriculture show on January 30th, focused on cover cropping. We will be joined by knowledgeable local farmers who will share some of the lessons they have learned from their cover cropping journeys. Learn more about the conference www.iashow.ca

We are hiring a Communications & Outreach Specialist ✨ If you are a skilled storyteller passionate about sustainable food systems, experienced in digital content creation, & committed to supporting events & community engagement for FOF, we want to hear from you! Apply: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/hiring

Have you registered for our free webinar? 🌱📚 If you are running or starting a seed library, come learn ways to grow engagement, encourage seed returns, source and share seeds for the library, and other creative ways to leverage community networks. Register here: form-can.keela.co/grow-your-se...

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