Nourish - local food guide

NOURISH local food guide

The definitive guide to the freshest, most sustainable ideas for your table… from Bowen Island to the Fraser Valley.

FARMERS MARKETS . U-PICK . FARM TOURS . CRAFT BEER and MORE

B3

locally grown goodness We are nature-friendly pioneers farming food that is better for people and the planet.

Greenhouse Grown Garden Fresh Flavor Good for the Earth™

villagefarms.com Chef B.

GMO FREE

BC GROWN

TM

B4

NOURISH local food guide

T

he food we eat- where it comes from, how it is produced and the many ways it can be prepared- has become a topic of intense interest for a growing number of consumers and dedicated ‘foodies’.

In the Lower Mainland, we are fortunate to live where we have access to fresh locally produced and grown vegetables, fruit, meat, and dairy products – many grown with sustainable and organic methods.

In the third annual Nourish Local Food Guide, we bring you a list of some of Greater Vancouver’s best locally grown, free range and farm-to-fork options for you and your family.

From artisan food and drink producers, farmers markets to urban and suburban farm stands, home delivery services and u-pick destinations, there’s a world of seasonal produce and hand-crafted specialties on our doorstep.

We hope you take advantage of the information listed in these pages by supporting some great local food producers and preparers and adding a little more freshness and goodness to your life.

INSIDE Local Food Sources

6

Farm Fun

15

5 Benefits of Buying Locally Grown Foods

16

Wine, Beer & Spirits

17

Farmers Markets

20

How to Fend Off a Fruit Fly Invasion

21

Maximize Your Farmers Market Trip

22

■

Made with more than 90% renewable energy ■ Certified to PEFC ■ Elemental chlorine free ■ No Boreal fibre ■ Manufactured in Powell River, BC

All the listings in this guide were compiled from various sources. We apologize if we missed your business!

If you would like to make sure you are in the next issue – please let us know by calling 604-998-3510.

LET’S FALL

IN LOVE

WITH FOOD TOGETHER

YS A W L A

FRESH

Explore, discover and try out what’s amazing and delicious in a place where everyone’s invited in on great fresh foods.

Fresh St. Market, where fresh meets everyday.

1650 Marine Drive, West Vancouver | 15930 Fraser Highway, Surrey www.freshstmarket.com

SHOP ONLINE AT

Local Food Sources Abundant Acre Family Farm

■■

Chilliwack • 604.823.0144 abundantacre.wordpress.com Committed to sustainable agriculture we grow vegetables and herbs with organic methods.

Abbotsford Farm ■ ■ and Country Market Abbotsford • 604.996.1542 abbotsfordfarmandcountrymarket.com Market only.

■ ACTIVITIES ■ CHEESE/DAIRY ■ CSA ■ FRUIT ■ HONEY (BEES) ■ MEAT/EGGS ■ TOURS ■ U-PICK ■ VEGETABLES

Bissett Farms Ltd. and Westham Island Estate Winery ■ ■ Delta • 604.946.7471 westhamislandwinery.com U-pick and ready picked strawberries, raspberries, loganberries, tayberries, blackberries, red/white & black currants, gooseberries.

Blessed Bee ■ ■ 778.554.6421 blessedbeeapiary.tumblr.com A honey CSA located in Metro Vancouver

Aldor Acres ■ Langley • 604.888.0788 aldoracresfamilyfarm.ca

Bloomers (Nursery) ■

Pumpkins, birthday parties, petting farm, educational farm tours and Summer Camps.

Annies Orchard ■

■

Maple Ridge • 604.724.3286 bcfarmfresh.com/farms/bloomers/ U-pick vegetables and flowers.

Blueberry Junction ■ ■ ■

Aldergrove • 604.856.3041 Offering more than 60 varieties of apples and 10 varieties of pears. We also sell container-grown fruit trees of varieties that are suitable for growing in home gardens in coastal BC.

Applebarn – Taves Family Farms ■ ■ ■ ■ Abbotsford • 604.853.3108 tavesfamilyfarms.com

Abbotsford • 604.556.8066 blueberryjunction.ca Multi-generation family farm, no spray.

Bumbleberry Farms ■ ■ Abbotsford • 604.835.3416 bcfarmfresh.com/farms/ bumbleberry-farms/

We harvest everything from apples to heirloom tomatoes to pumpkins.

Save your back picking strawberries on our raised beds, raspberries and blueberries. Fresh fruit available at our stand in small and large packs.

Arjuna Berry Farms Ltd. ■ ■

Campbell’s Gold ■ ■

Abbotsford • 604.556.9055 arjunaberries.com

Abbotsford bchoney.com

Premium quality fruit at great prices.

Farm tours & beehive products.

Avalon Dairy Limited ■

Canadian Hazelnut ■

Vancouver • 604.434.2434 avalondairy.com

Agassiz • 604.796-2136

We are the home of BC’s first certified organic milk.

Visit our heritage site and retail outlet.

Bakerview EcoDairy ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Abbotsford • 604.557.5481 ecodairy.ca First demonstration farm showcasing innovative and sustainable farm practices in fun, educational way.

Guided and self-guided tours. Farm market, local meat & produce. Picnic area. Farm is supplier to www.vitalafoods.com.

Birchwood Dairy Farm ■ ■

■

Abbotsford • 604.857.1315 birchwooddairy.com Gourmet ice cream and frozen yogurt, European style yogurts, assorted cheese, fresh cheddar curd and Feta cheese. Fresh produce, a delicatessen, light lunches and more. Farm petting zoo and a small play area.

Nourish • local food guide - 6

We grow, process, and sell a variety of hazelnut products, both certified organic and non-organic.

Cherry Jubilee ■ Aldergrove • 604.856.5844 bcfarmfresh.com/farms/cherry-jubilee Montmorency “sour” cherries for pies, baking, jam, beer and wine. Picked fresh daily, and also available pitted and frozen. Crop is limited so please place your order in advance. Harvest: July 19 -27.

Chilliwack River Valley Natural Honey ■ Chilliwack & Granville Island 604.823.7400 chilliwackhoney.com Our farm has been raising bees for over 35 years.

Blueberry, Wildflower & Fireweed are some of our gourmet honeys.

Clayburn Berry Village ■ Abbotsford • 604.776.3276 clayburnberryvillage.com Family owned organic blueberry farm located in historical Clayburn Village, close to lovely walking and biking areas out in the country.

Close to Home Organics ■ Abbotsford closetohomeorganics.com

Common Ground Community Farm ■

■■

Burnaby • 604.783.8917 commongroundfarmers.com This transitionally organic farm has farm fresh produce for you to buy directly from their farm or through their CSA program.

Cropthorne Farm ■ ■ ■ Delta • 604.910.5803 cropthornefarm.com Winner of the 2014 BC Outstanding Young Farmer Award, offering a wide variety of Certified Organic crops. We focus on unique specialty vegetables, such as coloured carrots and heirloom tomatoes, while also growing the staples. Certified Organic eggs too.

Dave’s Orchard ■ ■ ■ Langley • 604.534.9979

We specialize in Gravenstein, Orenco, Macoun, Northern Spy and Bramley apples and Sierra pears, as well as other vegetables. Children can pick produce as they walk around the fields.

Duende Farm, Gusto Garlic ■ Maple Ridge • 604.462.7025 gustogarlic.com

Driediger Farms Ltd. ■ ■

Langley • 604.888.1665 driedigerfarms.com

Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and red currants, family friendly farm.

Emma Lea Farms Ltd. ■

■■■

Delta • 604.946.8216 emmaleafarms.com

We offer U-pick and fresh picked berries, our own jam, honey, pickled beans, pickled beets and various vegetables. “Emma’s Ice Cream” has delicious sundaes, milkshakes, cones, smoothies.

Earth Apple Farm ■ EastVancouver and South Burnaby/South Vancouver • 778.829.2683 earthapplefarm.com

Local Food Sources Earthwise Society ■ ■ ■ ■ Delta • 604.946.9828 earthwisesociety.bc.ca Relax with the sound of bird calls in our pesticide-free garden, or enjoy certified organic produce grown here on our two-acre farm.

Fantasy Farms Inc. ■ ■ ■ Chilliwack • 604.792.8572 fantasyfarmsinc.ca

■ ACTIVITIES ■ CHEESE/DAIRY ■ CSA ■ FRUIT ■ HONEY (BEES) ■ MEAT/EGGS ■ TOURS ■ U-PICK ■ VEGETABLES

eggs and organically raised grass fed and finished beef.

Certified Demeter & Certified Organic.

Fowl Farmer ■

Our blueberries are Canada Gap certified and are grown using organic principles.The compost comes from the sawdust the pigs are bedded on and is an excellent soil amender.

Richmond • 604.270.6092 thefowlfarmer.ca

Glorious Organics Co-op ■

A farm gate market featuring fresh and frozen chicken as well as BC produce and fabulous artisan products.

We grow vegetables, flowers and host festivals. See website for event dates.

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry ■

FarmCity Co-op ■

Chilliwack • 604.823.4435 fvdg.com

MetroVancouver • 604.369.0709 farmcity.coop

Farmers on 57th ■ 57th and Cambie farmerson57th.wikispaces.com

Farm House Natural Cheeses Ltd ■ ■ Agassiz • 604.796.8741 farmhousecheeses.com Cheeses made from the rich fresh milk of our own cows and goats. We also sell cultured butter, crème fraîche, Greek-style yogurt and drinkable yogurt.

Other local food products also available.

Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm ■ ■ ■ Chilliwack • 604.794.3999 forstbauer.com Vegetables, certified organic free range

We provide ducks, geese, specialty chickens, and squab mainly for the large Asian ethnic population. If you have visited Vancouver’s Chinatown and seen the delectable barbecued ducks displayed in store windows, you have seen our products; if you have never tasted one, we urge you to do so!

Gaskin Farms ■ (Farm Fresh BC Blueberries) Coquitlam • 604.942.0792 gaskinfarms.com Gaskin Farms is a family owned third generation Blueberry farm.

Gelderman Farms Ltd. ■ ■ Abbotsford • 604.864.9096 geldermanfarms.ca We sell pork, blueberries and compost.

We raise our pigs without the use of antibiotics, vegetable grain fed and are Canadian Quality Assurance Certified.

Aldergrove • 604.857.1400 gloriousorganics.com

Goat’s Pride Dairy ■ ■

Good Roots Farm ■ Langley • 604.856.1479 goodrootsfarm.yolasite.com

Greendale Pottery & Guest House ■ Chilliwack • 604.823.6430 greendalepottery.com Naturally raised Angus organic beef and brown eggs.

Abbotsford • 604.854.6261 goatspride.com

Hammersley Farm ■

We produce goat milk, yogurt, and several kinds of cheese on site at our true working farm.

Golden Ears Cheesecrafters Ltd. ■

Spray-free berries. Our family farm specializes in spray-free, handpicked raspberries and blueberries. We have over 120 varieties of reasonably priced perennial potted flowers. Cash only. No pets, please.

Maple Ridge • 604.467.0004 cheesecrafters.ca

Happy Days Dairies Ltd. ■

Artisan cheeses are made on site with the farm fresh Jersey milk. Enjoy a bistro lunch made in the open kitchen.

Goldwing Free Range Meats ■ Aldergrove • 604.856.2888 bcfarmfresh.com/farms/ goldwing-free-range-meats All our animals are raised free-range and non-medicated. Beef, chicken, cornish, duck, pork.

We also carry our own handmade Ostrich leather products.

Agassiz • 604.796.3762

Chilliwack • 604.823.7241 goatcheese.ca 100% Canadian Goat Dairy and Organic Cow Dairy products. Find our products in many retail stores as well as the Heavenly Cheese deli in Chilliwack.

Hills Foods ■ Coquitlam • 604.472.1500 hillsfoods.com Hills Foods Ltd. has been in business since 1987 and supplies top-quality wild game meats, organic meats, and specialty products to chefs, restaurants, retailers and wholesalers around the world. continued on page 8

• Hormone Free • An bio c Free • Chemical Free • Pollu on Free • Open Range • Local

810 Quayside Drive

New Westminster, BC, V3M 6B9 @ River Market

www.wildricebc.ca

778.397.0028 @wildricebc

Eat Healthy! www.empirevalleybeef.com | 250.459.0024 Nourish • local food guide - 7

Local Food Sources continued from page 7

Honeybee Centre ■ ■ ■ Surrey • 604.575.2337 honeybeecentre.com A commercial honey farm, country store, educational tours.

Honeyland Canada ■ ■ ■ Pitt Meadows • 604.460.8889 honeylandcanada.com Learn, have fun and take part in our complimentary honey tasting when you drop by for a free self guided tour and a visit to our retail store.

Honeyview Farm Ltd. ■ ■ Rosedale • 604.794.3315 honeyviewfarm.ca Check out the glass observation wall of over 50,000 bees. Watch the bees communicate and spot the queen. Guided or self-guided tours.

Hopcott Premium Meats ■ ■ ■

Pitt Meadows • 604.465.7799 hopcottmeats.ca

A family run business offering local meats & produce.

Specializing in our own hormone & antibiotic free beef. We make our own deli items, including many gluten free products. Know where your meat is coming from.

Howard Wong Farms ■ Matsqui • 604.853.3829 Family-owned direct to you market including corn, green and red cabbage, pumpkins, and all squash plus many more veggies. We pride ourselves on being The Valley’s Premier Farm Market.

JD Farms (Turkey) ■ Langley • 604.856.2431 jdfarms.ca Turkeys are fed a natural diet of grain, vitamins and minerals without any medications or animal by-products. Our turkeys are raised in spacious, well-ventilated barns with free access to fresh water and a constant supply of fresh feed.

Buy direct or visit our bistro. Dog food also available.

K & M Farms ■ Abbotsford • 604.857.8912 kmfarms.ca We raise poultry like your grandmother did – the natural way – outdoors, on pasture, with no antibiotics, hormones or animal by-products.

Turkeys are available for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Chickens are available fresh 5 times per year. Frozen product is available the rest of the year as supplies last.

Nourish • local food guide - 8

■ ACTIVITIES ■ CHEESE/DAIRY ■ CSA ■ FRUIT ■ HONEY (BEES) ■ MEAT/EGGS ■ TOURS ■ U-PICK ■ VEGETABLES

Kensington Prairie Farm ■ ■ ■

Maan Farms ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Aldergrove • 604.626.4395 kpfarm.com

Abbotsford • 604.864.5723 maanfarms.com

Breeding, raising and showing Huacaya Alpacas, this 45-acre farm offers alpaca products (in-store and online) as well as beef and alpaca meat products, artisanal honey and eggs. Group tours for 6 or more people by charitable donation.

Kitsilano Farms ■

kitsilanofarms.com An urban farm created by piecing together a collection of backyard gardens around the Kitsilano neighbourhood.

KBF Nursery and Farm Market ■

■

Abbotsford • 604.852.9033 bcfarmfresh.com/farms/kbf-nurseryand-farm-market/ Family owned growing over 800 acres of fresh berries, nursery stock and produce including Taiwan cabbage and Russian garlic and sweet valley corn.

Krause Berry Farms ■ ■ ■ Langley • 604.856.5757 krauseberryfarms.com Savor the aroma of hot out-of-the-oven breads & buns, berry pies & other mouth-watering treats made from scratch daily. Try our farm made jams, jellies, syrups & gourmet preserves made with berries & vegetables grown right on our farm. Be sure to stop at our Fudge Counter or enjoy an old-fashioned berry milkshake while you browse our farm market for many carefully selected gourmet items, country-themed gifts & décor.

Lepp Farm Market ■ ■ ■ ■ Abbotsford • 604.851.LEPP leppfarmmarket.com

Experience our award winning family farm! Full farm experience including mouth-watering berry pies, crepes & authentic meals from our country style kitchen. Participate in our corn maze, petting zoo, family fun center, hay rides and many more fun activities all year round. Our new estate winery features fruit wines crafted with our own berries.

Mary’s Garden ■ Surrey • 604.576.9297 marysgarden.ca Over 40 years in business, try our famous carrots and corn known to be sweet as candy.

Matsqui Blue Farms ■ ■ Abbotsford • 604.859.8918 organicblue.com Operating since 1948, now producing heritage varieties of blueberries that are rarely found anywhere else. Being one of the first “Certified Organic” blueberry farms, we take great pride in hand harvesting and handling of some of the best blueberries you’ll ever taste.

Meadowfresh Dairy ■ Port Coquitlam • 604.472.0786 meadowfresh.ca Meadowfresh Dairy Corporation is a local BC based company that has been in operation for just under 20 years that processes, packages, and distributes a wide range of dairy products for the Western Canadian market place.

Meadows Fruit Market ■ Maple Ridge • 604.719.3247

Third generation farmers offering locally-raised, nonmedicated meats, plus local produce, grocery, dairy & deli items.

Fresh strawberries and blueberries from our very own farm and a selection of Okanagan produce. Farm made jellies, jams and preserves.

Local Harvest Market ■

Milner Valley Cheese ■

■ ■ ■

Chilliwack • 604.846.6006 thelocalharvest.ca

Langley • 604.880.8184 milnervalleycheese.com

Reflect on the importance of agriculture and learn how our farmers grow the freshest, tastiest fruits, herbs and vegetables imaginable. Learn about our curious alpacas.

5th-generation heritage family farm and goat dairy, Watch from our viewing windows as our herd of Saanens, Nubians, and Alpines come in for their evening milking. We specialize in a variety of goat cheeses and Milner Jack; a Colby style cheese, feta, and chevre, During summer we offer our own goat milk gelato. Farm raised lamb available by order.

Loutet Farm ■ ■ ■ NorthVancouver • 604.987.8138 (x231) ediblegardenproject.com/loutet-farm Loutet Farm, a sustainable social enterprise that facilitates social, environmental, economic and educational benefits for the community is the first step in building a plant to plate local food system on the North Shore. Maintained by volunteers, the farm provides seasonal produce between May-October and offers tours for groups, schools, etc.

MSB Farm ■ ■ ■ ■ Matsqui • 604.557.0762 msbfarm.ca Family-owned growing quality blueberries (4 different varieties) for over 25 years. Try Blueberry Ice Cream or enjoy a jar of Blueberry Blossom Honey!

Discounts are given if you bring your own containers.

Local Food Sources Natureway Farm Market

■ ACTIVITIES ■ CHEESE/DAIRY ■ CSA ■ FRUIT ■ HONEY (BEES) ■ MEAT/EGGS ■ TOURS ■ U-PICK ■ VEGETABLES

Pasture to Plate ■

Ralph’s Farm Market ■ ■ ■ ■

Vancouver • 604.215.0050 pasturetoplate.ca

Langley • 604.532.3033 ralphsfarmmarket.com Enjoy a full line of fruit, vegetables, dairy, deli, bakery and natural foods. Our seasonal ice cream stand and gazebos creates a fun, relaxing experience all summer long.

Neufeld Farms ■ ■ ■ ■

Certified organic products directly from our farm. We take pride in maintaining continuous supervision of our animals: from growth, to harvest, to market- from pasture to plate.

Meat is sold fresh and frozen and is available year-round.

Abbotsford • 604.859.2829 neufeldfarms.ca

Pitchfork Organic Farm ■

■■

Port Coquitlam • 604.468.4206 natureway.ca Natureway Farm Market opened in June 2009 – they support locally-produced food and products and many of their suppliers are small companies like them. It is a fully independent retail grocery outlet.

We grow and sell free run hormone-free chickens and other frozen meats. The Berry Barn buzzes in summer with our home-grown strawberries, raspberries, sweet corn, pickling cukes, pumpkins and soft ice cream.

Fresh eggs available.

Painted River Farm ■ Surrey • 604.581.2665 paintedriverfarm.ca Family owned, BC SPCA farm welfare certified, beef and Boer goat meat producers. Naturally raised with no antibiotics or hormones and we do not use any chemical fertilizers or pesticides on our land.

Abbotsford pitchforkorganicfarm.com

Rockweld Farm ■ Abbotsford • 604.859.1199 rockweldfarm.com

Rabbit River Farms ■

Our chicken and eggs are fed certified organic feed and are medication-free, BCSPCA Certified, federally inspected, air-chilled, and Certified Halal. Now offering gluten-free, sodium-free chicken sausages.

Richmond • 604.447.2694 rabbitriverfarms.com

Rondriso Farms ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

We are committed to the values of socially responsible, sustainable and humane farming practices. Our family farms produce certified organic, free range and free run eggs.

We were the very first SPCA (Humane) certified farm in Canada.

Surrey • 604.574.5585 rondriso.com Offering our own SPCA certified naturally raised beef, and other local meats, and homegrown produce & local fruit stand. Fun activities, tours, BBQ area, and some of the biggest homegrown pumpkins around. continued on page 10

Experience our passion for great food & service.

Let us satisfy your hunger and fuel your body with fresh local BC products, ready to eat meals and amazing fresh offerings from our full service seafood, meat, bakery deli and produce departments.

We also offer a full service Vitamins & More Department.

Talk to one of our friendly, helpful staff today!

Spicy Strawberry Grilled BC Salmon with Minty Fruit Relish

Customer Care: 1 .800.667.8280 | t hrif t y foods.com

Catrina , V it amins & More M anager

Nourish • local food guide - 9

Grow

Your Garden

Dykhof Nurseries has everything you need to grow your flower and vegetable garden. From the soil to the fertilizer to the plants you grow, we have it!

Organic potting mix Sea Soil Container Complete is full of nutrients for your plants.

Great for containers.

Plants that Bees love!

Local Food Sources continued from page 9

Roots and Roosters Farm ■ ■ ■

Langley • 604.318.4693 rootsandroosters.com

Scardillo Cheese ■

Various locations • 604.794.0198 chilliwackcorn.com

Burnaby • 604.420.9892 scardillocheese.com Largest independent cheese maker in B.C. Visit the warehouse’s deli.

Silverhill Orchard ■ ■ ■ Mission • 604.820.7957 bcfarmfresh.com/farms/ silverhill-orchard/ 35 varieties of apples, cherries, peaches, strawberries, haskaps, heirloom tomatoes, garlic and specialty garden produce. Our natural holistic approach to growing and protective crop tunnels allow us to use the most up to date sustainable and environmentally friendly growing methods all without the use of toxic chemicals.

Yarrow • 604.613.6069 farmfreshorganic.ca

Smits & Cow Farm Cheese ■ ■

www.dykhofnurseries.com

460 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver 604.985.1914

Southlands Farm ■ ■ SouthVancouver • 604-261-1295 southlandsfarms.com

Certified Organic turkey & turkey products. Also organic eggs, organic flour and other organic products!

Organic and organic ganic based F Fertilizer

Vancouver • 778.228.9566 solefoodfarms.com

We specialize in root vegetables from garlic and beets to Crosnes and Jerusalem Artichokes, but we grow everything from spinach to pickling cucumbers using organic principles.

The Hive Honey Company - natural beekeeping never using chemicals or moving our bees.

Sleeping Mountain ■ Organic Farms (Turkey)

Fruit trees, Berry bushes and Vegetables!

Sole Food Street Farms ■

Abbottsford • 604.824.9779 smitsandcow.com Come check out our family owned and operated cheese plant and store, right here on the farm. We offer traditionally made gouda cheese in several different flavours along with the opportunity to chat over a cup of coffee.

Southlands Heritage Farm is home to many farm activities. Farm market, horseback riding, therapeutic riding, summer camps, educational programs & tours and more.

Sparkes Corn Barns ■ Sparkes sweet corn is locally grown in Chilliwack and is picked fresh and delivered directly from our fields to our convenient drive-thru stands daily, ensuring it comes to you ripe, fresh, and full of flavor – we guarantee it!

Winner of the 2013 agriculture business excellence award in Chilliwack. MANY LOCATIONS - check our website locations near you throughout the summer.

Sprouts ■ Vancouver ubcsprouts.ca

Sumas Mountain Farms ■ Abbotsford • 604.853.6333 sumasmountainfarms.ca Producer of 100% certified-organic, lifetime grass-fed and finished beef.

Only local producers of certified organic soy-free and corn-free chicken, certified organic soy-free pastured pork, and certified organic soy-free and corn-free eggs. Sumas Mountain Farms is also SPCA certified for animal welfare. Order online.

Sumas River Farm Ltd. ■ ■ Abbotsford • 604.859.4231 sumasriverfarm.com U-Pick or hand picked, clean & sorted.

Certified Organic. Call ahead for large orders.

Sustainable Produce ■ Urban Delivery (SPUD) Vancouver spud.ca

Snow Farms ■

Surrey Farms ■ ■

Delta • 604. 952.7669 snowfarms.ca

Surrey • 604.574.1390 surreyfarms.ca

More than forty varieties of Delta grown certified organic vegetables.

U-Pick or hand-picked strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and

Local Food Sources blackberries. Our vegetables also available including for all your canning needs.

sustainable agriculture and animal welfare and are striving to build a healthy agro-ecosystem.

Tasty Chicken Farm ■

Urban Grains ■

Agassiz • 604.796.9347 tastychicken.ca Not just chicken! Specializing in no additives, non-medicated, organic fed, open fields, fresh water and darn tasty!

Vancouver urbangrains.ca

Vancouver Food Pedalers Cooperative ■

Thomas Reid Farms ■

Vancouver • 778.319.3885

Langley • 604.856.5050 trforganic.com

Veggie Patch ■

Family run organic chicken farm. Online orders available.

Three Feet Below ■ ■ ■ Vancouver threefeetbelow.ca We grow and source produce from local farmers, turning it into delicious, healthy food in jars for you to enjoy all year round. We follow the Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia’s strict organic standards and focus on crop rotations, cover crops and implementing “bee gardens” that not only help our crops, but the neighbouring farmers as well.

True Leaf Farm ■ Abbotsford trueleaf.ca We sell our produce through CSA subscriptions via direct orders and at local Farmers Markets. Our fresh and locally grown vegetables are cultivated with organic principles. While we are not “certified” organic, we commit to operate free of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Two EE’s Farm Market ■ ■ ■ Surrey • 604.572.1813 twoeesfarm.foodpages.ca Organic and produce “grown without sprays” is grown on location. Family owned for over 50 years.

UBC Farm ■ Vancouver • 604.822.5092 ubcfarm.ubc.ca

Urban Digs Farm ■ ■ ■ Burnaby urbandigsfarm.com Supplying to local families and to some of the top restaurants in Metro Vancouver, we are passionate about

Big Enough to Serve You Small Enough to Know You

Langley • 604.356.4195 theveggiepatch.ca

Vista D’oro Farms & Winery ■ Langley • 604.514.3539 vistadoro.com Heritage orchard fruits and vinifera grapes found at our Farmgate Shop & Tasting Room in some form – whether it’s our flagship D’oro fortified walnut Wine, a Orchard Pear & Vanilla Preserve or a simple pot of fresh Lemon Verbena.

WA Farms ■ ■ ■ Richmond • 604.278.5667 wafarms.ca For your fresh and tasty strawberries or vegetables. Family-run operation, established in 1948.

Warkentin Organic Farm ■ ■ Abbotsford • 604.826.7230 Offering four different varieties of certified organic blueberries including a new one! Also thornless blackberries, strawberries & black currants. We sell year round to wholesalers, retailers, and directly to the consumer. Reserve ahead for U-Pick.

Wenro Farms ■ ■ ■ Chilliwack • 604.793.5625 bcfarmfresh.com/farms/ wenro-farms Our produce is picked fresh daily and is free of pesticides; if we do spray we use only products that have been approved for organic production.

Farm fresh eggs. We are a small farm and urge you to come early in the day or call us to reserve your order. continued on page 14

Vancouver’s Original

Natural & Bulk Food Store

• Bulk Grains, Flour, Beans, Herbs, Spices & More!

• One Stop for Baking Ingredients • Gluten Free Options • Organic, Non-Medicated & Grass Fed Meats • Fresh Produce with Organic Choices • Natural Health and Beauty Section • In Store Deli & a Huge Selection of Cheese

1595 Kingsway, Vancouver, B.C.

604-872-3019

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 8am-9pm www.famousfoods.ca

Best Grocery Store

Country Goodness to Enjoy Year Round…

Welcome to the Historic Otter 248 Trail The Otter Trail, also known as Warhoop Rd - was named after the verbal battles between the misters Beaton & Bourgane in the 1890’s.

Today, the Otter 248 Trail is home to artisan farmers producing fresh produce, meats, poultry, baked goods, luxury items and more. Spend a day shopping the Trail or stay for a weekend at any of the local B&B’s.

One Road, 6 Experiences 14kms of Farm Fresh Goodness.

Local Food Source Listings cont.

■ ACTIVITIES ■ CHEESE/DAIRY ■ CSA ■ FRUIT ■ HONEY (BEES) ■ MEAT/EGGS ■ TOURS ■ U-PICK ■ VEGETABLES

Thunderbird Show Park

Otter Co-op

Thunderbird Show Park is again voted the number two horse show in North America. Thunderbird was the first to host one of the Fourteen Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Events, and they did it with splendour. Join us again for the new Nations Cup event June 3rd and for our World Cup Event August 16th.

Welcome to Otter Co-Op! Nowhere else in the Lower Mainland will you find a finer one-stop shopping source for all your needs. We offer unbeatable selection, competitive pricing and fast, friendly service with a flair for customer satisfaction.

Shop our extensive aisles for groceries, clothing, home and garden needs,agriculture supplies and more. Everyone welcome and no membership required.

tbird.ca

You’re at home here. ottercoop.com

continued on page 16

Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery It started small when Alf Krause planted 1 acre of strawberries back in 1974. Today, Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery has expanded to over 200 acres, growing and producing some of the Fraser Valley’s best berries and vegetables. Owned and operated by Alf & Sandee Krause, their commitment to ethical and sustainable farming has resulted in loyal guests spreading the word and returning year after year. The abundance of delicious fresh berries & vegetables, combined with Sandee’s creativity and passion for baking, led to the development of their ever expanding line of farm-made products available in their Market, Bakery, Fudgery, Creamery, and Porch. Today the on-site farm Harvest Kitchen produces over 100 products from crops grown in their fields. Come explore the new ‘Fresh Family Fun Field’, and saddle up in their Estate Winery for a taste of the old west, and award winning wines. krauseberryfarms.com

Bonetti Meats Founded in 1973 by Italo and Jackie Bonetti, Bonetti Meats is now owned and operated by their son, Carlo. It is the good “old fashioned” butcher shop right down to the brown paper wrapping. We offer in house made sausages, bacon, smoked hams, custom cutting and wrapping and a wide range of Italian grocery products.

There’s also fresh Alberta beef, BC Pork, Lamb, chicken, deli meats and cheeses.

Bonetti Meats is very proud of what Mom and Dad worked so hard to create and will do everything to uphold the great reputation of Bonetti Meats. This means continuing to provide top quality products as well as exceptional customer service. bonettimeats.com

JD Farms Specialty Turkey The Froese Family invites you to visit the JD Farms Bistro & Store located in beautiful Langley, BC. You’ll find a wide variety of turkey products, fresh deli cuts, as well as wholesome ready-made meals to tempt you. Be sure to pick up some of their famous homemade fresh and smoked JD Farms turkey sausages made with their own secret spice mixes! Jack & Debbie Froese (the JD in JD Farms) have passed the day to day managing of the farm over to their son Jason Froese. For over 30 years, this family run business has been offering a diverse range of nutritious and wholesome meal solutions in the traditional country-style deli and bistro, as well as supplying whole turkeys to families and retailers in the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions.

Their newly expanded Pet Food selection is sure to make your furry friends happy too! jdfarms.ca

Kensington Prairie Farm Catherine Simpson and her partner Jim Dales established Kensington Prairie Farm in 2000 on five acres of land in Surrey, BC in an area historically known as Kensington Prairie County. Originally home to 12 alpacas, the farm quickly grew to 30+ animals and in 2006, Kensington Prairie Farm relocated to Langley, BC and expanded operations from 5 to 45 acres. We invite you to visit and tour Kensington Prairie Farm! In addition to breeding, raising and showing Huacaya Alpacas, we also market and sell a variety of high-quality Canadian made and imported alpaca products from both our on-farm Boutique and online store (www.kpfarm.com). The farm also features homegrown beef and alpaca meat products, artisanal honey, and eggs. We welcome any group tours of 6 or more (charitable donation requested). kpfarm.com

Local Food Sources

Wisbey Veggies ■ ■ ■

continued from page 11

Westham Island Herb Farm

■ ACTIVITIES ■ CHEESE/DAIRY ■ CSA ■ FRUIT ■ HONEY (BEES) ■ MEAT/EGGS ■ TOURS ■ U-PICK ■ VEGETABLES

■■■■■

Delta • 6604.946.4393 westhamislandherb.ca

Since 1916. We invite you to come out and take a walk through our fields and see how your food is grown and harvested. We also have a General Store stocked with jellies made from the best fruit, local honeys and homemade soap.

Willow View Farms ■ ■ ■ Abbotsford • 604.854.8710 willowviewfarms.com Family-owned and operated since 1960 offering a wide variety of home grown produce. Call ahead for U-Pick.

Abbotsford • 604.823.4617 bcfarmfresh.com/farms/wisbeyveggies/ We grow almost everything you would find in a veggie dictionary, a culinary herb garden, flower gardens, and pumpkins galore. Also available are local berries and apples, hothouse tomatoes, Okanagan fruit and in season the best fresh picked daily corn!

Yarrow Ecovillage Community Farm ■ Chilliwack yecfarm.blogspot.ca

Yarrow Elderberry Farm ■ Chilliwack • 604.823.6897 YarrowElderberryFarm.com Specializing in fresh elderflowers and black elderberries.

Yummy Yards ■ Vancouver’sWestside, Richmond yummyyards.ca

Cakes, Pastries, Breads, and More!

100% Gluten Free using all natural ingredients 3385 Cambie St. - LemonadeBakery.ca - 604 873 9993 Nourish • local food guide - 14

Farm Fun Aldor Acres Family Farm Langley • 604.888.0788 aldoracresfamilyfarm.ca We are in our 26th year of operation and third generation of Anderson farmers. Aldor Acres offers so much more than just pumpkins. We do everything from birthday parties and mobile petting farms to educational farm tours for ages 1 to 100.

Bakerview EcoDairy Abbotsford • 604.557.5481 ecodairy.ca Discover an interactive Learning Centre & movie theatre, an animal exhibit with goats on the roof - get up close & personal with our farm animals. Meet the Vitala cows, our princesses & watch Robby, their robotic milker & our anaerobic (poop) digester at work.

Then indulge in delicious sandwiches & treats from Nature’s Pickin’s & our Vitala Ice Cream (seasonal) on a covered cafe style patio or in beautiful picnic gardens.

step in building a plant to plate local food system on the North Shore. Maintained by volunteers, the farm provides seasonal produce between May-October and offers tours for groups, schools, etc.

conducted daily at 1:15 pm featuring the Jersey cow, Lima. Pony rides are available seasonally.

Admission is $7.70 per adult /$4.65 per child & seniors.

Maan Farms

Meadows Maze

Abbotsford • 604.864.5723 maanfarms.com

Pitt Meadows • 604.460.0603 meadowsmaze.com

See listing on page 8

Challenge your navigational skills as you wind your way through this year’s exciting new maze design.

A great day for the entire family featuring a Petting Zoo, Bee Observatory, Hay Wagon Ride, Train Rides, Meadows Mountain 40ft. tube slide, Corn Cannons, Harvest Time Education Centre and Pig Races. Visit our concession featuring Hopcott beef burgers and hot dogs from our farm and meat shop across the street.

Rent a private “Corn”ference room for your party or special event. Tour groups, schools, companies, and parties welcome.

Maplewood Farm NorthVancouver • 604.929.5610 maplewoodfarm.bc.ca Maplewood is a municipal park/farm operated by the Parks Department of the District of North Vancouver; located on 5 beautiful pastoral acres, minutes from downtown Vancouver. Specializing in the display & care of domestic farm animals & birds. Activities include egg collection A milking demonstration is

Bose Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch Surrey • 778.578.5450 bosecornmaze.com We raise field crops as well as poultry. The corn maze is a seasonal agritourism event that is from late August to Thanksgiving. During this time we have potatoes, carrots , lettuce, kale, corn, peppers, tomatoes. To finish the harvest; orange or white, small to VERY VERY BIG PUMPKINS.

Chilliwack Original Corn Maze Chilliwack • 604.819.6203 chilliwackcornmaze.com You are provided with interactive passports that help lead you through the maze. Our farm features picnic areas, fire pits, animal displays, jumping pillow, tire town, pedal carts, and much more is available to people who make their way to our farm. We have large selection of pumpkins and ornamental gourds. Pre-arranged, off hour bookings available, please call or email.

Kilby Historic Site Harrison Mills • 604.796.9576 kilby.ca Step back in time with its magnificent 1906 General Store Museum with a fascinating gallery of product packaging dating back to the 1920s and 1930s. Feed the animals on the farm while you are learning about rural farm life at the Waterloo Farm Museum. The orchard was planted in the spring of 1926. During the fall, juice and cider-making are demonstrated. Enjoy Kilby brand jams, local homemade fudge and Back Porch Coffee roasted in a circa 1919 flame roaster.

Loutet Farm ■ ■ ■ NorthVancouver • 604.987.8138 (x231) ediblegardenproject.com/loutet-farm Loutet Farm, a sustainable social enterprise that facilitates social, environmental, economic and educational benefits for the community is the first Nourish • local food guide - 15

5 Benefits of Buying Locally Grown Foods

T

he popularity of organic foods and stores that cater to customers who prefer such foods continues to grow, and that growth has contributed to a growing awareness among shoppers of where the food they eat comes from. Many consumers now recognize the impact that food production has on the environment, and that recognition has spurred interest in locally grown foods.

Locally grown foods are those that are grown within your community or a community nearby. Such foods do not need to be shipped hundreds of miles before they ultimately find their way onto your plate, and many people find that contributes to meals that are fresher than meals made up of foods shipped from afar. But freshness is not the only benefit to purchasing locally grown foods, which pay various dividends for people and the planet.

Locally grown foods benefit the environment.

The phrase “field to plate” is significant to consumers who prefer locally grown foods. That phrase refers to the distance food travels from the grower to the plate on your dinner table. Estimates vary depending on the source, but advocates of locally grown food suggest that it reduces the field to plate distance by an average of 1,300 miles.

Reducing the amount of fossil fuels used to transport foods is something we can all feel good about.

Locally grown foods fuel your local economy.

In addition to benefitting the environment, locally grown foods stimulate your local economy. Local, independent farmers have largely fallen by the wayside in the 21st century, as industrial agribusinesses have taken over the produce sections in grocery stores across the country.

But local, independent farmers are making a comeback, thanks in large part to consumer demand for organic foods. Supporting such farmers who grow their foods locally means you’re putting money back into your own Nourish • local food guide - 16

community, a worthwhile effort at a time when so many small communities are struggling economically.

Buying locally grown foods contributes to biodiversity.

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, more than 75 percent of agricultural genetic diversity was lost in the 20th century. That’s thanks in large part to industrial agribusinesses that cultivate fruits and vegetables that are bred for fast maturation. But small, local farms typically grow a wider variety of fruits and vegetables in an effort to extend their growing seasons.

That means consumers of locally grown foods have access to more fruits and vegetables, and therefore more flavor.

Buying locally maintains beautiful landscapes.

Farmland has been on the decline for decades, as cement and asphalt have made millions of acres of once beautiful farmland disappear. Buying locally helps to maintain the green space your community and surrounding communities have left. That makes for great road trips and even helps to sustain local wildlife populations.

Locally grown foods can be more nutritious.

Fruits and vegetables can rapidly lose nutrients once they are harvested. That’s problematic when buying such foods from industrial agribusinesses that need substantial time to get their products from the farm to the shelves at your local grocery chain. But buying from local farmers increases the likelihood that the fruits and vegetables you purchase were just picked and therefore have yet to lose a significant amount of nutrients.

Locally grown foods are growing in popularity, and that popularity can be traced to the freshness of such foods as well as the numerous additional benefits that locally grown foods provide. ~ Metro Creative Connection

Wine, Beer & Spirits WINE Artisan Sakemaker at Granville Island Vancouver artisansakemaker.com

Backyard Vineyard Langley backyardvineyards.ca

Black Wood Lane Langley blackwoodlanewinery.com

Blue Heron Fruit Winery Pitt Meadows blueheronwinery.ca

Campbell’s Gold Abbotsford abbotsfordbchoney.com

Constantin-Vasilica Winery

Montagu Cellars Winery

Lindell Beach, Cultus Lake • 604.858.5222

Vancouver

Isababella Winery Ltd

Mt. Lehman Winery

Richmond isabellawinery.com

Abbotsford mtlehmanwinery.com

Kermode Wild Berry Wines

Pacific Breeze Winery

Dewdney kermodewildberry.com

NewWestminster pacificbreezewinery.com

Krause Estate Winery

The Fort Wine Co.

Langley krauseberryfarms.com

Langley thefortwineco.com

Lotusland Vineyards

Vancouver Urban Winery

Abbotsford lotuslandvineyards.com

Lulu Island Winery

Vancouver vancouverurbanwinery.com

Richmond luluislandwinery.com

Vista D’oro Farms & Winery

Chaberton Estate Winery

Maan Farms Country Experience

Langley chabertonwinery.com

Abbotsford maanfarms.com

Langley vistadoro.com

One greenhouse can feed a city.

continued on page 18

See the world… in colour

bcgreenhouse.ca Your #1 Source for Fiestaware in the Lower Mainland!

604-946-7784 www.vincaskitchen.ca 5042 48TH Ave, Delta.

Nourish • local food guide - 17

Wine, Beer & Spirits continued from page 17

Wellbrook Winery Delta wellbrookwinery.com

Westham Island Estate Winery Delta westhamislandwinery.com

BEER 33 Acres Brewing Co. Vancouver 33acresbrewing.com

Big Ridge Brewing Company Surrey markjamesgroup.com/bigridge.html

Big River Brewpub Richmond 604.271.2739

Black Kettle Brewing Company NorthVancouver blackkettlebrewing.com

Bomber Brewing Vancouver bomberbrewing.com

Brassneck Brewery Vancouver brassneck.ca

Bridge Brewing Company NorthVancouver bridgebrewing.ca

Central City Brewing Surrey centralcitybrewing.com

Coal Harbour Brewing Co. Vancouver coalharbourbrewing.com

Como Creek Brewing Coquitlam ubrew.ca

Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers NorthVancouver deepcovecraft.com

Dockside Brewing Company Granville Island, Vancouver docksidebrewing.com

Dogwood Brewing Ltd. Vancouver dogwoodbrew.ca

Four Winds Brewing Delta fourwindsbrewing.ca

Granville Island Brewing Vancouver gib.ca

Green Leaf Brewing Company NorthVancouver greenleafbrew.com

Mission Springs Brewing Company Mission missionspringsbrewingcompany.com

Moody Ales Brewing Port Moody moodyales.com

Off the Rail Brewing Vancouver offtherailbrewing.com

Old Abby Ales Abbotsford oldabbyales.com

Old Yale Brewing Co. Chilliwack oldyalebrewing.com

Pat’s Pub & Brewhouse Vancouver • 604.255.4301 patspub.ca

Dageraad Brewing

Hearthstone Brewery

Burnaby dageraadbrewing.com

NorthVancouver hearthstonebrewery.ca

Dead Frog Brewery

Main Street Brewing Co

Postmark Brewing

Aldergrove deadfrogbrewery.com

Vancouver mainstreetbeer.ca

Vancouver postmarkbrewing.com

Nourish • local food guide - 18

Parallel 49 Brewing Company Vancouver parallel49brewing.com

B19

Wine, Beer & Spirits Powell Street Craft Brewery

Strange Fellows Brewing

Long Table Distillery

Vancouver powellbeer.com

Vancouver strangefellowsbrewing.com

Vancouver longtabledistillery.com

R&B Brewing Co.

Twin Sails Brewing

Odd Society Distillery

Port Moody Planning for a 2015 opening.

Vancouver • 604.559.6745

White Rock Beach Beer Co.

Granville Island,Vancouver thelibertydistillery.com

Vancouver • 604.874.2537 r-and-b.com

Red Truck Beer Co. Vancouver redtruckbeer.com

Russell Brewing Surrey russellbeer.com

The Liberty Distillery

White Rock whiterockbeachbeer.com

Sid’s Vodka

Yellow Dog Brewing

Vancouver sidsvodka.com

Port Moody • 604.492.0191 yellowdogbeer.com

Sons of Vancouver

Steamworks Brewing Co. Burnaby steamworks.com

SPIRITS

NorthVancouver sonsofvancouver.ca

Steel Toad Brew Pub

Central City Brewers + Distillers

Von Albrecht Associates

Vancouver steeltoad.ca

Surrey centralcitybrewing.com

Delta vonalbrecht.com

Storm Brewing

Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers

Yaletown Distilling Company

NorthVancouver deepcovecraft.com

Vancouver mjg.ca

Vancouver • 604.255.9119 stormbrewing.org

We carry all natural and grass fed meats and some organic poultry.

We also feature gluten free shop-made sausages and burgers as well as farm fresh eggs every week.

103-223 Mountain Hwy. North Vancouver facebook.com/BCfresh @BCfreshVeggies

604-986-5606

allnaturalmeatshop.com Nourish • local food guide - 19

Farmers Markets Abbotsford Farm and Country Market

Haney Farmers Market

Pitt Meadows Farmers Market

At Montrose Avenue and George Ferguson Way, downtown Abbotsford

In Memorial Peace Park on 224th Street in downtown Maple Ridge

12007 Harris Rd. in Pitt Meadows

Saturdays May - Oct • 9am to 1pm

Saturdays May 7 to Oct 8 • 9am to 2pm

Ambleside Farmers Market

Kerrisdale Village Farmers Market

In the 1500 block Bellevue Avenue in Ambleside,WestVancouver artisanmarkets.ca

East Boulevard between 37th and 41st Avenue eatlocal.org

Sundays June - Sept • 10am to 2pm

Port Coquitlam Farmers Market 2252 Leigh Square (off Shaughnessy St) Thursdays June 2 - Sept 29 • 3pm to 7pm

Sundays May 8 - Oct 30 • 11am to 4pm

Saturdays June - Oct • 10am to 2pm

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market

Burnaby Farmers Market

Kitsilano Farmers Market

Port Moody Rec Centre, 300 Ioco Road makebakegrow.com

4949 CanadaWay & Deer Lake Parkway artisanmarkets.ca

Parking lot of Kitsilano Community Centre eatlocal.org

Sundays Nov 6 - April 30, 2017 • 10am to 2pm

Saturdays May 7 - Oct 29 • 9am to 2pm

Sundays May 8 - Oct 23 • 10am to 2pm

Royal City Farmers Market

Chilliwack Farmers Market

KJM Southlands Farmers Market

Tipperary Park – 4th Street and Royal Avenue rcfm.ca

Located downtown at the new 5 Corners Park atYoung Road & Princess Avenue

First Tuesday of the month • 3pm to 7pm

Saturdays until Oct • 9am to 2pm

Coquitlam Farmers Market 624 Poirier Street, Coquitlam makebakegrow.com Sundays May 8 - Oct 30 • 9am to 1pm

Cloverdale Farmers Market Clover SquareVillage Saturdays May - Oct • 9am to 3:30pm

Delta (North) - Firehall Farmers Market 11489 84th Avenue, Delta

KJM Country Gardens, 7226 Blenheim Street

Ladner Village Market On 48th Avenue, between Delta Street and Elliott Street in LadnerVillage ladnervillagemarket.com Sundays June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, Aug 14 & 28, Sept 11 • 10am to 4pm

Langley Community Farmers Market Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 20901 Langley Bypass langleycommunityfarmersmarket.com Wednesdays May - Oct • 2pm to 6:30pm

Lonsdale Quay Market

Alternate Sundays May 22 - Sept 11

East Plaza artisanmarkets.ca

East Vancouver Farmers Market

Saturdays May 7 - Oct 29 • 10am to 3pm

North Parking lot of Trout Lake Park eatlocal.org

Main Street Station Farmers Market

Saturdays May 7 - Oct 22 • 9am to 2pm

Fort Langley Village Farmers Market St. Andrews United Church, 9025 Glover Road fortlangleyvillagefarmersmarket.org Saturdays May 7 - Oct 29 • 10am to 3pm

Gibsons Fiddlehead Farmers’ Market Behind the swimming pool in Upper Gibsons.

604.886.3698

Thornton Park across from theVIA Rail Station eatlocal.org Wednesdays June 1 - Oct 5 • 2pm to 6pm

Mission City Farmers Market Mission Community Library Saturdays May - Oct • 9am to 1pm

Mt Pleasant Farmers Market Guelph Street between 7th and 8th Avenues eatlocal.org Sundays June 12 - Oct 9 • 10am to 2pm

Saturdays June - Sept • 9am to 12pm

North Delta Farmers Market

Granville Island Farmers Market Triangle Square, Granville Island

Sungod Rec Centre, 7815 112th Street, North Delta northdeltafarmersmarket.com

Thursdays June - Oct • 10am to 3pm

Sundays April 3 - Oct 30 • 10am to 2pm

Nourish • local food guide - 20

Thursdays May 12 - Oct 6 • 3pm to 7pm

Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market Corner of Third Avenue & Moncton Street, Richmond sfam.ca Sundays May 8 & 22, Jun 19 & 26, July 17 & 31, Aug 7 & 28, Sept 4 & 18, Oct 2 & 16 • 10am to 3pm

Surrey Urban Farmers Market The Plaza - Surrey City Hall surreymarket.org Wednesdays June 8 - Oct 5 • 12pm to 5pm

Tsawwassen Saturday Farmers Market 12th & 53A Street, Delta tsawwassensaturdaymarket.flavors.me Fridays June 17 - Oct 14 • 3pm to 7pm

UBC Farm Market 6182 South Campus Road Saturdays June - Oct • 9am to 1pm

West End Farmers Market 1100 Block of Comox Street Saturdays May 28 - Oct 2 • 9am to 2pm

White Rock Farmers Market 15154 Russell Avenue whiterockfarmersmarket.ca Sundays May 29 - Oct 9 • 10am to 2pm

Yaletown Farmers Market 1200 Block Mainland Street eatlocal.org Thursdays May 5 - Oct 27 • 2pm to 6pm

How to Fend Off a Fruit Fly Invasion

H

omeowners who have dealt with insect infestations know that even the smallest critters can make for formidable foes. A single insect might not seem like a substantial problem, but such uninvited guests have a tendency to multiply, quickly becoming a problem for less proactive homeowners.

Such is the case with fruit flies. Though small in stature, fruit flies can prove a pesky, food-contaminating nuisance. As their name implies, fruit flies are attracted to ripening fruits, which serve as a food source and a breeding ground. Fruit flies also breed around garbage disposals, drains and garbage cans while facilitating the transmission of bacteria that can prove harmful to human health. Fortunately, homeowners can employ a combination of strategies to fend off fruit fly infestations before they take root.

Locate and eliminate potential breeding grounds.

Fruit flies are seen swarming around trash cans and areas where food has been left out. Pay particular attention to trash containers during warmer months, discarding trash more frequently if necessary and making sure all trash can lids are tightly closed. In addition, place ripened fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator during these times of year.

Trap flies before they can breed and multiply.

There are many different ways you can trap fruit flies.

Popular methods include fruit fly traps or homemade solutions such as apple cider vinegar in a small glass covered in saran wrap with small holes – the flies enter through the holes and become trapped and die. Find an effective homemade solution easily by searching online.

Keep a clean home.

Clean homes, and tidy kitchens in particular, are less likely to be overcome with fruit fly infestations. Clean cooking surfaces and any spilled drinks, since sweet and sticky beverages like soda and wine lure fruit flies. It’s also important to keep cleaning materials such as mops and drains clean, since fruit flies can continue to breed in soiled mops and dirty drains. ~ Metro Creative Connection

EARTHWISE SOCIETY

Organic Farm & Garden Garden Open Daily Farm Store Hours:

Wed.: 2:00 - 6:00pm Sat.: 10:00 - 2:00pm Ask about CSA Subscriptions!

Proceeds Support Community Education & Social Programs

(604) 946-9828

6400 3rd Avenue Delta, BC

info@earthwisesociety.bc.ca

H AV E N U E I N “ H I STO R I C ON 48T L A D N E R V I L L AG E ”

Event Features

Celebrating 20 Years!

• Farm Fresh Produce • Artisans Art

Jewellry

Beauty Fabric Glass

Pottery Photography Wood

• Plants and Garden Art • Food Galore • Live Music changing each market • Children’s Face Painting

An Event for the Whole Family

Sundays 10 am - 4 pm

June June12 13•• June June26 27 July 10 • July July 11 • July24 25 August August14 8 •• August August28 22 September September11 12

160 Artisans RAIN OR SHINE

ladnervillagemarket.com

5028A 48th Ave., Delta Nourish • local food guide - 21

Maximize Your Farmers Market Trip

C

ommunity-based farmers markets can introduce shoppers to an array of foods they may otherwise never experience. Farmers markets are great places to find fresh, locally grown foods, and many market customers are happy to know they’re benefitting both the environment and local businesses with every dime they spend.

before the more unique offerings have been snapped up.

Foods that have small yet devoted followings may not be available in abundance, and you may end up leaving empty-handed if you arrive late. If it’s a bargain you want, then visit later in the day when farmers with substantial remaining inventory may be more inclined to lower their prices.

Farmers markets can range from the very large to the relatively small, and first-time visitors may not know where to begin. The following are a handful of ways to maximize your visit to farmers markets of all sizes.

Know your seasons.

Take time to explore.

Farmers markets tend to have many of the same fruits and vegetables you can find at the local chain grocery store, but farmers markets also are known for offering more than what you may find in the produce aisle. Take time to explore the market and you may just find foods you typically only find at your favorite restaurant. Exploring also may introduce you to new foods you may otherwise never have tried.

Consider the timing of your visit.

The popularity of farmers markets has increased dramatically as more and more people embrace the concept of buying locally grown foods. While that’s great news for the planet and local farmers, shoppers should keep that in mind when planning their visits. If you love trying new foods, arrive early to the farmers market Nourish • local food guide - 22

Some fruits and vegetables are better at certain times of the year than others. Freshness draws many people to farmers markets, and foods that are in-season are more likely to have that unforgettable freshness than those that are out of season or nearing the end of their season.

Knowing the seasons is important for budget-conscious shoppers as well. If you’re shopping on a budget, purchasing foods while they’re in-season may save you some money, and you can always stock up on your other favorites later on when it’s their turn to be in-season.

Speak with the sellers.

First-time farmers market shoppers may feel like they’re lost in the woods while everyone else seems to know exactly what they want and where to get it. If you find the farmers market somewhat intimidating, speak with the sellers. Shopping at the local farmers market tends to be more intimate than shopping at the chain grocery store, and many sellers would be happy to offer you some tips and make some suggestions based on the meals you like. ~ Metro Creative Connection

COME AND SEE NEW WESTMINSTER’S ONLY WINERY

“The taste of California... made in BC�

Stop by for a wine tasting, mention this ad and receive 5% off your purchase

Open every day 12–5pm 6 – 320 Stewardson Way New Westminster

604-522-2228

www.pacificbreezewinery.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20TH, 2016 4 – 10 PM DOWNTOWN NEW WEST

www.downtownnewwest.ca

What do consumers say?

“Tastes just like a great steak!”*

Kangaroo is one of the most C osustainable mparable to eco-friendly & f i nplanet! e farmed proteins on the

venison in flavour - - - - - - - - - - -a- n- -d- -t-e-x t u r e

Wild Harvest, strict government control Naturally organic, paleo-perfect and cost efficient Lean and delicious, it is the perfect protein

• Abundant Natural Supply •

ROOLOINS • Delicious & Nutritious •

ROOLOINS Because every day is Earth Day! ------------------

Shop at Hills Foods Showroom or contact us for a referral to a retailer near you!

FREE

1 LB GROUND KANGAROO MEAT

PRESENT THIS COUPON (ORIGINAL ONLY) AND RECEIVE ONE POUND OF FROZEN, GROUND, WILD HARVEST KANGAROO MEAT FOR FREE (RETAIL VALUE APPROX. $8.00) WITH A MINIMUM $40.00 PURCHASE. *One coupon per customer, per transaction, per day. No substitutions.

Our Showroom & Sales are open from 8:30 to 5:00 Monday to Friday and from 10:00 till 5:00 on Saturdays.

#1-130 Glacier St, Coquitlam 604-472-1500 hillsfoods.com

*sear over med/high heat then finish to medium rare for best results