Market Notes

Deadline for volunteer applications is APRIL 16th.

Link here to details and application forms.

There is important information to read about Public Health protocols because of COVID19

Come be a part of our A-team of volunteers! Lots of fun and outdoor Tuesdays are so in!

Take care, be safe, keep your distance. Mask up and keep those hands clean.

Greetings! If you don’t know me, let me introduce myself, I’m Carolyn Wong the market manager, co-founder, community volunteer and a person of colour (Chinese Canadian, Cisgender female), while I am a little disappointed that I wasn’t given the opportunity to contribute to this important document, it does not dimmish the importance of this anti-racism tool kit for farmers’ markets recently emailed out by the Greenbelt Farmers Market Network. Kudos to the team responsible for writing it and to be proud of the fruits of your labour 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

                                  

You can access your own copy of the Anti- Racism Farmers Markets ToolKit  here: www.equityinfarmersmarkets.com  It’s a good toolkit and can easily be applied to other industries for sure.  Equity matters.

There is a critical movement now for all of us to help uplift and nurture BIPOC who historically have not had the opportunities within our predominately white society.  I’ll be honest, it will not happen over night, nor fast enough but it is gradually and surely, rest assured. 

The Trinity Bellwoods Farmers’ Market continues to be open to hearing from BIPOC/BIWOC farmers – Hello and nice to meet you! Email info@tbfm.ca if you are interested and looking to participate in a farmers’ market this season.  Feel comfortable to reach out and apply at multiple markets to broaden opportunities. The time is now and there’s tons of support.  We’re all excited to get on with it 👩🏻‍🌾

Looking forward to a full season that brings bounds of positive energy, kindness & patience with one another – which we all need.

Take care, keep safe kids,

Carolyn

photo of moi credit: @clovercroft

 

 

Here is the collage of our amazing village vendors and volunteers this season!

It was a crazy spring leading up to opening day, albeit delayed  due to the pandemic. Big huge hugs and gratitude to all patrons, vendors and volunteers (killer team) for stepping up to the plate to support the market.  Business was not as usual.  All farmers’ market operations were based on Public Health and City approved protocols that took months of hard work and advocacy by market organizations behind the scenes.  It did not happen over night.  Each farmers’ market in Ontario found a way to run within the protocols which worked best for their situation. Some markets, could only do online ordering and pickup, sadly some were not able to run at all. It’s been a tough year.  We are fortunate that it worked out for Trinity Bellwoods.

Let’s keep the ball rolling!  Most of our vendors will be offering product in the off-season with their own arrangements for pick-up and delivery. Visit their websites and contact them directly for details.  Please support local farmers, food artisans and businesses during these uncertain times.

It is now officially hibernation time for the market organizer(s). Communications are not checked on a regular basis.  Apologizes in advance and thanks for understanding.  We are community volunteers and it is time for other life demands to take priority.

Keep safe and be patient with our fellow citizens.  We are all literally in this together.  See you in 2021 with bells on 😉

 

 

TBFM COVID Edition – business is not as usual. 

Safety Rules for coming to market:

The market staying open relies on our collective effort.  Stay safe with smart pandemic practices during these uncertain times COVID-19 is not gone away.

• If you do not feel well, stay home.
• Controlled ENTRANCE on Crawford St.
• It’s a one way pedestrian flow to EXIT at Dundas/Shaw.
• Hand sanitize at entrance.
• Keep  6ft / 2 meters apart – practice safe-six!.
• Cover up: We strongly encouraged nose/mouth coverings to keep vendors, yourself and volunteers safe.
• Shop not in groups. Send one person into market.  Keep children close.
• Make a plan, minimize browsing/no lingering.  Others are waiting to get in!
• Eating & sampling are on pause in the market zone. Save the treats for home.
• Please respect the soft barriers and our volunteers.
• No pets and bikes. Our priority is to regulate & monitor foot traffic.
• Be patient and kind as we navigate these uncertain times

We are committed to making every person’s visit to our market a good experience.

Visitors with disabilities (and their support people) may enter the market at either end (at Shaw or on Crawford). Map on front page of website. Please inform a market volunteer if you need assistance.

Service animals

Guide dogs or other accredited service animals, including service animals in training, are allowed to accompany visitors with special needs.

Communication and Feedback

If you have comments or suggestions for us, please let us know.

You can reach us by sending e-mail through our Contact Us or by speaking to our market manager while on-site. Please give your name and contact information (phone, e-mail and/or address) so we can respond.