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Vendor Spotlight: First Course Foods

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

Keep an eye out for our Vendor Spotlight feature where we bring you short interviews with our amazing vendors!

This Week: Summer Breeze Farm

Photo of fruit from Summer Breeze Farm!

Keep tabs on them on their website here! Or follow them on Instagram!

How did your business start?

We started another orchard in 2017. There was a small orchard on the property already but not large enough to share commercially. Each year we expand the orchard and get excited when we find a new variety of fruit to try.
 
What is your favourite part about selling at farmers markets?
Our favourite part about selling at the market is sharing what we have with those who don’t and watching customers try our fruit for their first time. Meeting a diversity of people is awesome and refreshing.
 
What is one piece of advice you would give to someone considering starting their own small business?
Anyone starting their own business must have a passion for whatever it is. Be patient and always hopeful and the rewards are there. Always ask questions from those already in the field and if possible work for them to get a better feel of how the business is run.

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Thanks, Lucy and family! We appreciate you joining us this season! Find Summer Breeze Farm at NWFM this week (July 28th) from 3-7pm in Tipperary Park.

Vendor Spotlight: First Course Foods

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

Keep an eye out for our Vendor Spotlight feature where we bring you short interviews with our amazing vendors!

This Week: First Course Foods

Photo of First Course Foods’s owner, Camille, with her son!

Keep tabs on them on their website here! Or follow them on Instagram!

What is your favourite product that you sell and why?

I love the Sockeye Salmon sticks. They are super tasty, and we’ve had a few stories about parents who are allergic to fish/seafood and find these Sockeye sticks perfect as they don’t need a lot of handling or preparation: just reheat and serve. Most importantly we source the salmon from a local supplier who is passionate about sustainability (MSC, ASC & Ocean wise certified) and takes such good care of the fish so that it is super fresh.
 
What is your favourite part about selling at farmers markets?
Getting to talk to customers and hearing your stories about feeding as parents; and also repeat customers giving me feedback on the products is super helpful as an owner. It makes farmers markets really come to life!
 
What is one piece of advice you would give to someone considering starting their own small business?
Find someone a few steps ahead that’s done a similar business or business model to you, and ask them a bunch of questions about how they started. Most people want to share their learnings or advice and are super helpful. It can save you some time or mistakes along the way. 
 

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Thanks, Camille! We appreciate you joining us this season! Find Camille and First Course Foods at NWFM this week (July 12th) from 3-7pm in Tipperary Park.

Vendor Spotlight: Empanada Gal

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

Keep an eye out for our Vendor Spotlight feature where we bring you short interviews with our amazing vendors!

This Week: Empanada Gal

Photo of Empanada Gal’s owner, Carmen, baking empanadas in her kitchen!

Keep tabs on them on their website here! Or follow them on Instagram!

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What is your favourite part about selling at farmers markets?
I love being at the Farmers Markets because I get to share my passion within the community!

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone considering starting their own small business?
One piece of advice to start your own business is to follow your passion. Challenges can come and go, but if you stick to what you believe in, you can accomplish your goals!

What is your favourite product that you sell and why?
My favourite product is the empanadas! They can be customized in so many ways, including savoury and sweet!

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Thanks, Carmen! We appreciate you joining us this season!

Vendor Spotlight: Wick Off Candles

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

Keep an eye out for our Vendor Spotlight feature where we bring you short interviews with our amazing vendors!

This Week: Wick Off Candles

Photo of Wick Off’s owner, Caitlan, at her booth.

Keep tabs on them on their website here! Or follow them on Instagram!

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How did your business start?      

I’ve always loved candles and have made them throughout the years. I use to be a massage therapist, and that is where my love of aroma comes from! After a very long night spent with my then 1 year old, I just wanted to tell her to F off! And thats when the name Wick Off Candles came to me! So my motto is Tell them to Wick Off, light that candle and take back a moment for yourself!

What is your favourite product that you sell and why?

My favourite product is my middle finger candle, as it is the ultimate statement piece for those who really need to get their point across! 

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Thanks, Caitlan! We appreciate you joining us this season!

Vendor Spotlight: Evie + Charlie Bakery

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

Keep an eye out for our Vendor Spotlight feature! Every week we are endeavouring to bring you short interview segments from your favourite vendors to help you learn more about them and answer any burning questions you might have!

This Week: Evie + Charlie Bakery

Photo of Evie + Charlie’s owner, Susan, at her booth.

Keep tabs on them on their website here! Or follow them on Instagram!

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How did your business start?      

I worked in healthcare for over 15 years and decided it was time for a change. I went back to pastry school and while I was in school I was so busy but still wanted delicious homemade goodies. That’s where the idea of my cookie doughs started!

How was your business named?

The name of my business is named after my twin daughters.

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone considering starting their own small business?

Go for it! Do some research about the product/industry you want to get into and talk to other business owners to get some coaching.

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Thanks, Susan and team! We are so excited to have you with us this season!

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Our market is grateful to operate on the unceded land of the Qayqayt, Kwikwetlem, and other Halkomelem speaking Peoples. We acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We acknowledge the incredible gift this land is to our market and BC Agriculture. We commit to the ongoing work of decolonization and allyship.