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Have you heard about the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program? Funded by the Ministry of Health, over 80 communities across BC receive coupons to be redeemed for healthy, LOCAL food at farmers’ markets. Eligible coupon holders range from seniors, people with disabilities, low-income young families, and pregnant women. Here in Creston, our market partners with […]
Today I’d like to start my blog post with a very brief and peach related history lesson: In 1982 President Ronald Reagan declared August National Peach Month in the United States. Any good president should be concerned about the health of their citizens, and President Reagan was totally in the nutritional loop telling the people […]
Article provided by the Farmers Market Coalition, 2019: Who’s ready for National Farmers’ Market Week? The annual event celebrating the important role farmers markets play in the nation’s food system kicks off on August 4. Whether you manage a market, vend at a market, or shop at one, here are 5 ways you can not […]
Hello August! With all this sunshine after a somewhat rainy July, the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market is rolling into August with a little more pep in it’s step! Peak summer markets have a little bit of everything we love about Creston – good food, good company, great live music, and so much sunshine! You may […]
Boosting Your Immunity at the Market I am an enthusiast and supporter of all types of foods being eaten for all types of reasons. Food has the power to bring people together, nourishing the body and soul. When I think of “superfoods” I think of any food that I feel good eating, but any foods […]
We had SO much fun at last month’s Summer Solstice Market that we have decided to do it all over again (perhaps with a few less minutes of sunshine this time round). Hosting a night market was a whole new experience for the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market. Not only did we experiment with a new […]
Upon a visit to the Farmer’s Market, it is clear to see that this valley has a lot more to offer than your standard fruit and veg. I love visiting the market to load up on old favourites like asparagus and strawberries, but I get really excited to see what new kinds of produce our […]
While every day seems like a day to celebrate during Creston’s cherry season, this Thursday gives you a real excuse to indulge in one of the Valley’s finest (and most finicky) fruits. Read below for National Days.com’s overview on the history of Rainier cherries and how to properly celebrate! NATIONAL RAINIER CHERRY DAY National Rainier […]
Welcome Antioxidant Season! I visited the Farmers’ Market last weekend and was so excited to see multiple vendors selling pints of strawberries. Strawberries have been a long time summer favourite of mine – growing up a small patch was a staple in our family garden, and trips to U-Pick’s were mandatory when it came time […]
The Creston Valley Farmers’ Market is thrilled to be hosting an evening summer solstice market in partnership with Pealow’s Your Independent from 4pm-9pm on Friday, June 21. The Creston Valley Farmers’ Market has been interested in hosting an evening market for a while, as we are aware that Saturday morning markets just don’t work for […]