Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia Launch a Coupon Program
Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia has just announced the launch of their pilot ‘food bucks’ program for farmers’ markets. Like the program Direct Farm Manitoba is developing to launch in the 2020 market season, the Nova Scotia coupon program is being modelled after the successful program in BC. Direct Farm Manitoba is meeting with staff...
Farm Mentorship Gathering
Direct Farm Manitoba aims to support farm mentorship to build successful current & future farm businesses. This summer, we’re facilitating informal on-farm gatherings where farmers (and wannabe farmers) can get together to share, learn, and laugh! The 1st gathering is at Tri-Pop Farms hosted by Judy Swain: On an 80-acre triangle (TRI-) of field and poplar (-POP), Judy raises grass-fed beef, eggs, chicken, » Read more...
2020 Direct Farm Marketing Conference
Mark your calendars! The 2020 Direct Farm Marketing Conference is taking place on Feb 28-29, at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, MB. » Read more about: 2020 Direct Farm Marketing Conference »
Direct Farm Manitoba is in the news!
Direct Farm Manitoba has an exciting new program brewing. The market coupon program would see underserved members of our communities receiving coupons that they could spend on MB grown products at DFM member markets. This program is being successfully run on a large scale in BC . We are looking to roll the program out in...
Farm Job Fair
To RSVP or for more information email info@directfarmmanitoba.ca » Read more about: Farm Job Fair »
2019 Direct Farm Marketing Conference Program
Want to know more about the great lineup of workshops at this year’s conference? Check out the details under our ‘events’ tab here! » Read more about: 2019 Direct Farm Marketing Conference Program »
2019 Direct Farm Marketing Conference Schedule
Check out the updated schedule for this year’s conference! Get your tickets here! » Read more about: 2019 Direct Farm Marketing Conference Schedule »
Local Food Mixer and Hoedown
Don’t miss the second annual Direct Farm Manitoba Hoedown! An evening of mingling with farmers, foodies and friends. Enjoy live music, network with local food producers, hors d’oevres by Loaf & Honey, and Square Dancing for all comers (no partner or experience necessary). Tickets available here (or with conference registration here) » Read more about:...
EARLY BIRD RATES end January 15th
Direct Farm Marketing Conference 2019 Early Bird Rates until January 15th! Buy your tickets here! *for special room rate until January 15th quote block #370633 » Read more about: EARLY BIRD RATES end January 15th »
Employment Opportunity
Contract Position: Event Coordinator & Member Liaison Starting Date: April 1, 2019 End Date: March 31, 2020 Wage: 480 hours @ $16/hour Requirements: Eligible for employment under Career Focus Program Under Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada Career Focus Program, eligible employees must be: 30 years or younger when starting the position unemployed or underemployed...