AGM: Thursday, February 28 at Yukon
College in Room 2402 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
2013
Membership: Are now available at the Yukon Made Store. Renew in time to vote at the AGM on February 28th. Don't forget about the $50
volunteer fee. If you volunteered time in 2012, just let Colin, Chris,
Andrea, or Alison know in the office. They'll help you figure out whether that
meets the entire commitment or part of it. (And, there's no need to
feel guilty if you didn't have time to volunteer - we hope you'll
consider it $50 well spent.) 2013
membership application
Yukon Made
Store: Tuesday to Saturday. (Tuesday & Wednesday
11 - 5, Thursday & Friday 11 - 6, and Saturday from 11 until 4)
You can find the work of over 20 local artisans as well as information
about the outdoor market and a library for the Growers of Organic Food
Yukon and information about the Yukon Food Processors Association
production of nutrition facts panels for local products.
Fireweed
Community Market Gear:
Fleece hoodies, T-shirts, toques and ball caps - all embroidered with
the Fireweed Community Market Society logo. You can find them in the
Yukon Made Store - what a great way to show your support for the market!
Volunteer
Opportunities:
Want to know about volunteering in 2013? We are always happy to have
extra hands. (And it will offset your volunteer fee in 2014.) Check the
list. If you have an idea for something you'd
like to do that you don't see on the list, just give us a call 393-2255.
12
Days of Christmas: Thank you so much for
another successful season! The Old Fire Hall is booked for
2013.
Outdoor
Market: The Outdoor Market wrapped up
another successful season. Thank you all for your participation this
year - with incredible workshops, lots of great food, produce, music,
crafts and art there was always something great going on. First summer
market for 2013 will be Thursday, May 16th. We look forward to seeing
you there!
Homestead
Workshop Series: Learn from local producers, farmers and
artisans the best way to prepare, store and enjoy local foods
year-round. Take home what you make. Yukon College is partnering with
FCMS instructors to offer these courses through Continuing
Education: Food, Wine and Wellbeing. Call the
Yukon College admissions office to register.
Strengthening
Yukon Food: Here is the final report
for the project completed by Melisa Zapisocky along with the Canadian
Centre for Community Renewal. It's a great overview of what is
currently being produced in the Yukon, what challenges we have to
overcome and where we should be focusing some energy in the future.
Plant a Row,
Grow a Row Campaign: plan on growing an extra row of
vegetables next year and donate the harvest to the Whitehorse Food
Bank. For more information: Phone Julie: (867) 393-2265
www.whitehorsefoodbank.ca
Brochure
Yukon Farm Products
and Services: won an award in
recognition of Food
and Health Day along with other food sites
across Canada!
Use the guide to help you locate Yukon vegetables, herbs, bedding
plants, grain, forage, fibre, mushrooms, honey or value added food or
herbal products. You can get a copy at the Fireweed Community Market
Society office in Shipyards Park, from the Yukon Agriculture branch
office, the Yukon Agricultural Association office, The Feed Store, C
& D Feeds, Alpine Bakery, or City of Whitehorse Parks and
Recreation department. |