www.SharedHarvest.ca/MetroVancouver 

FarmFolkCityFolk has launched a new networking and classified ad site for local food and agriculture called Shared Harvest. From field to table, farmers, gardeners, restaurants, grocers, organizations, and consumers can list Wanted and Available ads for services, food, produce and other agricultural products that are for sale.

In addition, Shared Harvest supports food rescue efforts. Grocers, hotels, restaurants and backyard and community gardeners with “too much of a good thing” can post food donations. Registered charities and societies can post want ads for these donations. An online calendar also keeps you informed of local food events.

Membership is free. Posting ads is free. Our goal is 300 members by the end of October.

There are 22 categories on Shared Harvest including, Bees and bee products, Dairy, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables, and over 300 individual products and services—with more to be added.

FarmFolkCityFolk is working towards a network of Shared Harvest sites to support the trade and rescue of food and agricultural products within and between Regional Districts across BC. Shared Harvest Metro Vancouver is the first of such sites. With support and funding we will add 3 more by the end of the year. More will be added in 2011.

How you can help support the development of this exciting project?

• Become a member and show your support for the project. You don’t have to post an ad. Members receive regular updates about member profiles, events and products listed on the site. .
• Tell your friends, family and colleagues about www.SharedHarvest.ca/MetroVancouver
• Post an ad, or two!
• Forward this email.

 

Thanks. We hope to see you on Shared Harvest. If you have any questions, please email Erin Nichols at mailto:erin@FarmFolkCityFolk.ca.