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Buy Local Eat Natural
Connects consumers to local BC farmers, producers, restaurants, retailers and vendors
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Locavore
A seasonal, local food network showcasing farms and markets
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BC Association of Farmers' Markets
A comprehensive listing of BC Farmers’ Markets
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Farm Stand
Connects consumers to over 8700 farmers’ markets around the world
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The Field Guide
Helps plan day trips by interest; includes markets, wineries, events and agritourism
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What's At the Market
Connects consumers to their local markets and products.
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Soil Mate
Links local farmers, markets, and wineries to area customers.
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U Map
Interactive map for farmers and consumers.
Technology for farmers isn’t limited to the big stuff like sprayers and tractors. Good things come in small packages and in this case that small package is your computer, iPhone, iPad or smart device.We’ve highlighted a few websites and apps that will help bring consumers directly to you or your product. If you're not listed on these sites, get on them and get noticed!
BUY LOCAL, EAT NATURAL
http://buylocaleatnatural.com/
What it does: Connects consumers to local BC farmers, producers, restaurants, retailers and vendors
Coverage: BC
How: Website and We Heart Local App on iTunesBuy
Local, Eat Natural is a great app for those who want an easy way to support local. It allows consumers to search locally produced food and beverage, events and what’s in season. The app lists farmed and harvested foods within the Province of BC and any processed food, beverage or natural health product processed and packaged entirely in BC.Getting listed on this app is as easy as going to their website and filling out a form. You qualify if you are a restaurant, a retailer, a merchant, market vendor, a food truck or farm that meets minimum requirements.
LOCAVORE
What it does: A seasonal, local food network showcasing farms and markets
Coverage: North America
How: Locavore App through iTunes and GooglePlay
This handy app covers it all. You can search which foods are in season, where to buy them and even how to cook them. The app shows farms and farmers’ markets in the area and the times they are open. Users can “follow” other users, and find local farms that sell direct as well as farmers markets. Getting listed is as easy as sending them an email to support@getlocavore.com
BC ASSOCIATION OF FARMERS MARKETS
http://markets.bcfarmersmarket.org/
What it does: A comprehensive listing of BC Farmers’ Markets
Coverage: BC
How: Website, mobile website.
Consumers can search a complete listing of BC farmers’ markets by area or market name. The site gives dates and times of openings, as well as which crops are in season and recipes to match what is available.
FARM STAND
What it does: Connects consumers to over 8700 farmers’ markets around the world
Coverage: Earth
How: Website, mobile website and Farm Stand App through App Store
This is a handy app for anyone who travels and wants to still eat local. This app allows users to sort through farmers’ markets by location, distance from where they are and days and times open. App users can post comments on where they are and what they’ve found. Markets, U-picks and farm stands can add their location simply by clicking add on the app.
THE FIELD GUIDE
What it does: Helps plan day trips by interest; includes markets, wineries, events and agritourism
Coverage: Thompson/Okanagan/Similkameen
How: Website, can be viewed on smart devices
It is part trip planner and part event guide for the area. Once you’ve created a trip you can save it on the site and even publish it for others to enjoy. You can also email the planned trip in order to coordinate your day with friends and family. Business participation is by membership; however you must meet certain criteria to participate.
WHAT’S AT THE MARKET
What it does: Connects consumers to their local markets and products.
Coverage: BC, mostly Lower Mainland
How: Website
What’s at the Market™ (WATM) is a website that connects vendors to consumers by location and product through farmers’ markets. Once on the site you can look up markets in your area, pick which ones you like and subscribe to market e-newsletters.During the market season WATM sends out a regular email reminder about the markets you follow and any special events or news. This site lets the consumer search by area market, by product or by their favourite vendor.A great site to be registered with for those who move from market to market in BC.
SOIL MATE
What it does: Links local farmers, markets, and wineries to area customers.
Coverage: Covers 40 States and 11 Provinces
How: Fully responsive website that reads easily on all smart devices and computers.
Matt Gomez launched Soil Mate earlier this year because he couldn’t find a place to source good local food. The response has been great and he now has farmers, wineries and markets from across North America participating.Soil Mate is a directory that helps buyers find local food and drink information that has been posted online by the farmers/producers. Once on the site, you put in your location and Soil Mate searches for every farm, market or winery within a 160 km (100 miles) radius. Users can leave reviews on each market/farm/producer and it also routes the most efficient way to hit all their choices. Soil Mate links the user to the agriculture community.
U-MAP
http://maps.youngagrarians.org/
What it does: Interactive map for farmers and consumers.Coverage: Canada and Oregon
How: Website
The U-Map on the Young Agrarians site is equally as useful to consumers as it is to farmers. This interactive map will show you what agriculture related businesses are in the area, events, farms, markets, and even where to find jobs, land, and information on farm business.
