Winter POP Club – Week 3

Discover the Power of Produce and join the POP Club this Sunday!

Last week, kids were taught about the different hats that farmers wear. They learnt that farmers not only grow delicious produce for us, but also take on many different roles in order to their farms running smoothly. This week, we’re changing things up with a cooking demo! If you haven’t yet registered, come down to the POP tent this Sunday and join the club!

So, how does the POP Club work?

Well, the POP Club is a farmers market-based kids program. Each week children (ages 5-12 years old) will participate in fun and educational activities that will teach them about fruits and vegetables, local food systems and healthy food preparation. After that, they will be trying the 2-Bite of the week which will be a fruit or vegetable that’s in season and can be found at the market. As they try the 2-Bite we will share with them interesting facts about what they are eating. Once they finish the activity and try the 2-Bite, children receive a $3 market token that can be used towards any fruit or vegetable of their choice. They can either use their token right then or save them for bigger purchases. This teaches kids how to make healthier food choices and how to manage their money.

There is no cost to participate and the program runs every Sunday rain or shine!

November 17 – Week 3: This week our POP kids will be making their own salad! We’ll take the ingredients found at the market and together create a simple, delicious kale salad. Kids will learn the value of cooking their own food and using healthy, fresh ingredients to do so!

2-Bite Club: Kale

Hope to see you this Sunday!

Sunday, November 17

Join us this Sunday at the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market. Thank you to everyone who joined us last week, including MLA Rick Glumac! Be sure to take the time to check out the vendors both indoors and outside at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.

Come by this week to stock up on your favourite baked goods while you all the grab fresh produce you need. Warm up with a fresh brewed coffee from Biscotti Joe!

Enjoy live music by Larry’s Brother.

At the crafts table, kids will be making cute teddy bears to take home.

Vendors attending market this Sunday November 17   * please note this list is subject to change
  • A Bread Affair
  • Amazing FoodBC
  • Arnalia Pristine Beauty
  • Artisan Nutrition
  • Aslan Organics
  • Bali Bites
  • Biscotti Joe
  • Boneheads Kitchen
  • Ca Croustille Bakery
  • Central Park Farms
  • Chanthorn Orchids and Thai Curry Sauce
  • Culture Kefir Co
  • Dee’s Jewelry Box
  • Ela Made Me Do It
  • Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm
  • Garys Kettle Corn
  • Gypsy Jean Jewellery
  • Gypsy Trunk Gourmet Fare
  • Joyfull Foods
  • Kara’s Crepes
  • Kejoma Skin Care
  • Kics Gourmet Products
  • Kizzy’s Macarons
  • Mandair Farms
  • McCormick Makes
  • Moody Essentials Co
  • Occasionally Honey
  • Oomph Bagelerie
  • Pavana Orchard
  • Personal touch
  • Quality Oak Accents
  • Redl’s Home Grown Beef
  • Reverent Acres
  • Rockweld Farm
  • Stanza Foods
  • The Local Farm
  • The Raw Guy
  • Vlad’s Apiary
  • WestCoast Cider Co.
  • Westwood Total Health
  • Wild West Coast Seafoods
  • Your Wildest Foods

A Farmers Work Never Ends

Just because the harvest season is over, doesn’t mean that a farmers work ends. Farmers play many different roles and this Sunday we will be teaching our POP kids what these roles are. From being a veterinarian to a scientist, the daily tasks a farmer takes on varies. There are many different types of farming such as livestock, crop, tree, dairy and many more. Each type of farming requires specialized skills and knowledge.

There are farms that grow crops, others raise animals and some do both! For the winter season, farmers focus on preparing for the harvest season. They make decisions on what crops to plant on which fields, they prepare the fields, and they budget for and purchase items likes seeds and fertilizer. They also take on the role of a mechanic and work on farm equipment like tractors and planters to prepare for spring planting. Since our winters can get very cold, they also need to ensure the water lines don’t freeze, and that their animals have proper shelter, enough food and bedding to keep warm. A farms tasks varies greatly according to the type of farming, the type of crop or livestock, which machinery and equipment are used, and what size the farming operation is.

Here are a few examples of the different roles a farmer has:

Veterinarian: farmers must be able to recognize early signs of disease in animals, assist with the birth of animals, and administer medicine to any sick animals.

Weather Forecaster: farmers must understand weather and climate, be aware of possible weather changes, and know how to prepare for these changes.

Mechanic: farmers must be able to operate and maintain both simple and complicated machinery, make repairs, and keep machines in good working order.

Nutritionist: farmers must know how to prepare feed rations for best growth and production of livestock.

Scientist: farmers must be able to conduct experiments that help answer agricultural questions like which crops grow best in particular climates or soil.

Engineer: farmers must know how to plan and construct fences and buildings, build irrigation ditches and control the flow of water, and use natural resources to grow products useful to people.

Business Manager: farmers must be able to balance accounts, sell farm produce to the market, be responsible for making payments and payrolls, and keep track of equipment, products, and land.

Forest Ranger: farmers must be able to recognize the various kinds of trees, detect fires and know methods of controlling them, and clear trees from land and prevent soil erosion.

This Sunday, children will participate in a fun activity that will teach them more about the different role’s farmers play. Come down to the Port Moody Winters Farmers Market and let’s learn together!

If you haven’t yet registered for the program this season, make sure you visit the POP tent to get started!

Learn more about the program here: POP Kids Club

Sunday, November 10

Join us this Sunday at the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market.  Thank you to everyone who joined us on the opening day at the market last week! Be sure to take the time to check out the vendors both indoors and outside at the Recreation Complex.

This week, we’ll have MLA Rick Glumac at our community tent! Chat with your legislative representative and join in on some educational games and activities. Come hungry to market and grab breakfast or lunch from Big Red’s Poutine or Oh My Godo Food Truck! At the crafts table, kids will be able to make poppies for Remembrance Day.

Vendors attending market this Sunday November 10   * please note this list is subject to change
  • A Bread Affair
  • Amazing FoodBC
  • Aslan Organics
  • Big Red’s Poutine
  • Biscotti Joe
  • Burnaby Organic Greenhouse
  • Ca Croustille Bakery
  • Central Park Farms
  • Cocoaro Craft Chocolate
  • Divine East
  • Ela Made Me Do It
  • Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm
  • fresh-N Home Products
  • Garys Kettle Corn
  • Hoochy ‘Booch Kombucha
  • Juicily Ginger
  • Kimi Designs
  • Kizzy’s Macarons
  • Koji Fine Foods inc
  • Mariner Brewing
  • Never Say Die Nursery
  • Oh My Gado Food Truck
  • Oomph Bagelerie
  • Pebblestone Publishing
  • PlantBase Food and Specialties
  • PoCo Soap Co
  • Rockweld Farm
  • Royal City Donuts
  • Samaya Delights
  • Sons of Vancouver Distillery
  • Stephanie’s Kitchen
  • Sun Earth Moon Art
  • Tesfa Farms
  • The Jerk Store
  • The Local Farm
  • The Phamily Table
  • Whey Fresco

Winter POP Club – Week 2

Discover the Power of Produce and join the POP Club this Sunday!

We just kicked off the Winter Farmers Market yesterday and had a great turn out! Thank you to all the kids that came down and registered for the program this season. If you haven’t yet registered, make sure you come by the POP tent and get started!

So, how does the POP Club work?

Well, the POP Club is a farmers market-based kids program. Each week children (ages 5-12 years old) will participate in fun and educational activities that will teach them about fruits and vegetables, local food systems and healthy food preparation. After that, they will be trying the 2-Bite of the week which will be a fruit or vegetable that’s in season and can be found at the market. As they try the 2-Bite we will share with them interesting facts about what they are eating. Once they finish the activity and try the 2-Bite, children receive a $3 market token that can be used towards any fruit or vegetable of their choice. They can either use their token right then or save them for bigger purchases. This teaches kids how to make healthier food choices and how to manage their money.

There is no cost to participate and the program runs every Sunday rain or shine!

November 10 – Week 2: This week our POP kids will be participating in an activity that teaches about the different hats farmers wear. Children will learn about the different jobs that farmers do on the farm. Not only do they grow delicious, fresh produce for us, but they also take on roles such as being a veterinarian, mechanic, scientist and more! This Sunday kids will learn a farmers work doesn’t end just because the harvest season is over.

2-Bite Club: Bell Peppers

Hope to see you this Sunday!