1. Artisan Farmers’ Markets – Equity & Equality

Project Title

Farmers' Markets - Equity and Equality

Organization Name

Artisan Farmers' Markets

Keywords

Equity, Income and food insecurity, Nutrition coupons, Food subsidies

Related Course Concepts

Food justice, Food security, Social class/income inequality

Organization Information

Organization Name

Artisan Farmers' Markets

Mission and Vision of Organization

Mission To connect consumers directly with local farmers, small food producers and artisanal makers in order to support the community’s financial, social and environmental objectives. Vision To celebrate BC farmers, food and handmade items in vibrant, welcoming, community-connected markets.

Guiding Principles + Values

To support local farmers and small business people who grow, make, bake, raise, or wild-harvest their product in BC by creating strong sales channels.

Contact Information

• Primary Contact Person(s): Tara Immell
• Email: [[1]]
• Phone: 604-446-8272  
• Address: Brentwood, Burnaby, Lonsdale Quay, and West Vancouver Markets
• Website: artisanmarkets.ca  

Preferred Method of Contact

• Best method(s) to contact: Email
• Best day(s) to contact:Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
• Best time(s) to contact: Mornings, Afternoons

Preferred Platform(s) for Remote Collaboration

• Email
• None.

Project Description

Context: What challenge or issue does the project aim to address?

The project will focus on programs and policies which aim to ensure access and equity to customers and farm/food vendors through the BCAFM nutrition coupon program and market policies. This includes access to fresh, local foods at farmers' markets by low income earners and all local farm/food vendors.

Main Project Activities

Students will undertake desktop and phone research.

Expected Project Deliverable(s)

Students will develop a map of markets with low-income shopper access and vendor availability.

Intended Project Outcome

Vendors will have awareness of available selling locations and locations accepting BCAFM nutrition coupons.

Student Assets and Skills (preferred or required)

• Willingness to speak with farmers' market vendors via phone and email.

Student Assets and Skills (to be developed through the project)

• Interviewing skills Data analysis skills Graphic design.

Are there any mandatory attendance dates (e.g. special event)?

• None.

Is a criminal record search (CRS) required?

No

If a criminal record search is required, when should the process be initiated?  

Preferred Days of Week and Hours

Wednesday Flexible Learning Days 1 - 4

Related Community Service Opportunities for Students

Farmers' markets welcome volunteers.

Required Reading

Project/Partner Orientation Materials

Students should review these materials prior to the first partner meeting:

• https://bcfarmersmarket.org/coupon-program/how-it-works/
• https://bcfarmersmarkettrail.com/markets/region/metro-vancouver/

Additional Project/Partner Orientation Materials

The following will be provided at the first community partner meeting:

• No.