There is no denying that the impacts of COVID-19 have been far reaching, and the ramifications have been particularly tough on our local farmers. Now is the time to be supporting local growers and focusing on what we can do for each other within our communities. Here are our reasons why supporting our local farmers at the Whistler Farmers’ Market is good for us all!
Peak Flavour. Peak Freshness.
Herbs, vegetables and salad greens! PLENTY WILD FARMS provides nutritious seasonal vegetables grown on their small scale Certified Organic Farm in the Pemberton Valley.
Our farmers always choose the freshest produce to bring to you, when fruits and vegetables are in the peak of the growing season! Produce travelling directly from our Pemberton, Lilloet and Abbortsford farms can be picked right up to the day before it is purchased, allowing it to remain on the vine for as long as possible instead of ripening during transport. This means you consume your food when it’s the most flavourful and nutritious!
Help The Environment
Locally grown produce requires significantly less fuel consumption than supermarket goods being transported from around the world. However, if you buy locally farmed produce, you are reducing your food kilometres. The produce sold at the Whistler Farmers’ Market travels as little as 35km and at most 190km to get from the farm to the stall. In contrast, the average North American meal travels 2400km from field to plate. The travel time of these imported foods requires a substantial amount of fossil fuels. By incorporating a field to plate approach into your lifestyle, you are reducing the need to transport food from elsewhere, thereby reducing the carbon footprints of yourself and of your community.
(Pictured above: Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries galore! Mandair Farms always has amazing fresh fruit in stock!)
Our farmers pride themselves on delivering sustainably farmed food and do away with excessive packaging and plastic that is common for large retailers. This keeps our wildlife and ecosystems happy and keeps plastic out of the ocean. You can help by bringing your reusable shopping bags!
Support the Community
Especially in this year’s difficult season, farmers’ markets play a large role in the survival of small farms. The Whistler Farmers’ Market provides you access to fresh, tasty produce grown close to your neighbourhood. Supporting your local farmers helps the community by keeping the money you spend on food closer to your neighbourhood. When you make a purchase at the market, you are directly supporting the Pemberton, Lilloet and Abbortsford farmers that create the goods you enjoy.
LAUGHING CROW ORGANICS bring to you over 40 different vegetables and beautiful flower bouquets grown at their Certified Organic Farm in Pemberton.
So come down and help strengthen our local economy, and get to know who grows your food while you’re at it. Our farmers are always keen to share their recipes and offer advice on how to get the most from your produce. Just ask!
Want to get involved (and grab some delicious produce while you’re at it)?
Join us each week at the market! You can meet and support our farmers every Sunday from 11am- 4pm until Oct 11, 2020 at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre.
To find out which awesome vendors will be at the market each week, follow us on Facebook or Instagram, as we update weekly with our rotating list of vendors so you’ll know exactly who to look out for!
