You’re invited to a farm tour and potluck at Farmer Cam’s Foods in Terrace, British Columbia! Farmer Cam Bell is a host farmer in the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program specializing in nutritious microgreens, fresh greens, salad mixes, flavourful herbs, roots, and fruiting crops that they grow in the lush soils of the Skeena River Valley. Stay for a potluck of snacks & refreshments, and connect with your local farming community.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 6pm-8:30pm
LOCATION: Ts’msyen Territory. 3527 River Dr Terrace, BC
DIRECTIONS: At 3527 River Dr Terrace, BC, you will see a sign for Farmer Cam’s Foods. Turn down the driveway, go straight ahead, past the houses, and park near the greenhouses. Farmer Cam’s Foods is on the same property as Hidden Acres Farm and Treehouse Resort, so you will also see their sign.
REGISTER: This event is free, but space is limited. Please register on Eventbrite.
CARPOOL INFO: Carpooling is encouraged. If you are looking for or can offer a ride to or from the event, please email Sasha at sasha@youngagrarians.org.
SCHEDULE (times are approximate):
6pm: Farm Tour
7pm: Intro Circle & intro YA apprenticeship program
7:30: Snacks & Refreshment social
8:30pm: Depart
BRING: Weather and farm-appropriate clothing, footwear, a water bottle, hat and sunscreen.
If you are able, please bring snacks and refreshments to share potluck-style! Please include a little card with ingredients if you can for folks with food sensitivities. Bring your own plate, cutlery and cup. There will be water available for washing dishes afterwards.
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ACCESSIBILITY: If you have any accessibility needs, please get in touch with us at sasha@youngagrarians.org
About Farmer Cam’s Foods
In the fertile soils of the Skeena River Valley, Farmer Cam’s Foods (FCF) grows vegetables and distributes them in Terrace, BC. Owned and managed by Cameron Bell on rented land, the business uses regenerative practices to grow almost 30 different crops including greens, root crops, fruiting crops, and microgreens. Their production methods include outdoor fields, unheated high tunnels, a greenhouse, and an insulated building with grow lights for seedlings and microgreens.
Their mission is to run a profitable farm business and maintain the health and happiness of staff, partners, and customers. With 1 acre in production and the help of 3 seasonal employees, Farmer Cam’s Foods distributes produce through a weekly CSA box, farmers market, farm stand, and wholesale clients including Safeway.
Website: farmercamsfoods.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/farmercamsfoods
Instagram: @farmercamsfoods
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- This event is free and open to everyone! Supervised children are welcome
- Please leave furry friends at home
- Please stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms
- Please wash your shoes before visiting the farm, especially if you work on or have visited a farm recently
- Please do not bring alcohol to this event
- Please share this event with anyone who may be interested!
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- We welcome cancellations at any time – you can do so through Eventbrite, through the link in your registration confirmation email, or by contacting sasha@youngagrarians.org. Please let us know if you aren’t able to attend
- Questions? Email Sasha at sasha@youngagrarians.org