The wait is almost over as the Surrey Urban Farmers Market is on the move and getting ready to open up at the North Surrey Civic Plaza in June.
The market will use the funds toward advertising in both online and local newspapers and also getting the word out through transit advertising. Customers will be able to enjoy special events this summer including food demonstrations by local chefs, a corn roast, and cheese and berry festivals.
The Buy Local program offers successful applicants matching funds up to $100,000 to launch or expand local food marketing campaigns.
Building the local market for British Columbia-produced foods is a key commitment of government’s Agrifoods Strategy, a component of the BC Jobs Plan, to lead the agrifoods sector growth into a $14-billion-a-year industry by 2017. A recent study estimated B.C. farmers markets contributed $170 million in economic benefits in 2012, a 146% increase from 2006.
Quick Facts:
- The Surrey Urban Farmers Market started in 2007.
- Each week during the summer, up to 1,000 customers visit the market.
- The market has a membership of 40 vendors, including 25 food growers and producers.
- The 2014 market runs on Wednesdays, June 11-Oct. 8, noon to 5 p.m.
- The market will be located at the North Surrey Civic Plaza, behind Surrey City Hall.
