We spied some daffodils peeking up out of the soil the other daya sure sign that spring is on the way. That means it's high time to start thinking about growing fruit and veggies, or at least eating fruit and veggies. Which brings us to BowFEAST.
The Bowen Agricultural Alliance Society (BAA) is once again hosting a series of monthly community BowFEAST farmers' markets this growing season. The first one will be Saturday, June 16, at the Bowen Island Community School.
If you like to eat locally, these marketsfeaturing locally grown produce and products, including veggies from the BICS student gardenare your chance to do so. Eating locally grown food tastes better, it is better for you, preserves a diverse food supply, supports farming families and a clean environment, ensures a healthy and secure food supply for future and benefits wildlife and builds community (from www.eatlocalnow.org).
Here's the schedule for the 2012 BowFEAST farmers' markets:
June 16 at BICS
July 21 at BICS
August 18, BowFEAST local eating celebration, on the library lawn
September 15 at BICS
October 7 with Applefest in Davies Orchard
October 20 at BICS
The markets are 9 am to noon and open to all. Tables cost $5; kids can sell for free. We need volunteers to help set-up and break down the market. Contact me, Elle Glave, for anything market-related: [email protected]. For info, see www.bowenagalliance.ca.
BowFEAST is a project of BAA in partnership with Bowen Island Municipality, Bowen Island Community School and Bowen Island Community Recreation, made possible by a grant from the municipality. BAA is a registered non-profit society supporting small-scale agriculture, promoting local eating and advancing food security on Bowen. BAA members receive discounts at BAA workshops and at area nurseries and garden centres.
MICHELLE PENTZ GLAVE
BOWFEAST
