SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
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FCC Drive Away Hunger BBQ Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) offered a fundraising FCC Drive Away Hunger BBQ on August 30 at Vegreville and District Co-op which generated $839 for Vegreville Food Bank. This is a national campaign which
FCC does every year. The BBQ served up hamburgers and hot-dogs in classic fashion, and as always, the Co-op donated the first 10 dozen hamburgers, hot-dogs, buns, pop, and all the fixings and accessories that go with this food.
4 Reasons to Become a Market Vendor News Advertiser
Consumers are increasingly interested in buying local, and farmers’ markets have multiplied in cities and towns as a result. Here’s why growers and producers should consider becoming market vendors.
1. More revenue
By selling directly to consumers, you skip the middleman and pocket all of the profits. In addition, you get to set your own prices and save on shipping and packaging costs.
2. More flexibility
Most farmers’ markets don’t restrict the quantity of goods their vendors must offer, meaning you can simply sell what you grow. This is great for small operations that can’t meet supermarket minimums, new producers and producers
Some of the Representatives from FCC who helped with the BBQ (Left-to-right) Stacey Fleming, Lydia Pawluk, Jessica Miller, Sharmen Charney. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
A&W Fundraiser for MS Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser
A&W’s chain-wide fundraiser for MS came back around for another full day to raise money for research for a cure. On August 24, Vegreville participated by selling Teen Burgers, holding a raffle, and the donations jar on the counter, which haven’t been calculated yet. From the Teen Burger sales alone, the funds raised equaled a total of $1,100. Vegreville A&W Manager Lexter Lavides says that the fundraiser is typically their busiest day of the year. “Every year. And it’s good to
see people come out to support a good cause.” He estimated that along with the other donations they probably raised close to $2,000, just under last year’s count of $2,300.
transitioning to different crops.
3. More convenience
Hard-to-market crops like heirloom varieties that can’t withstand transport are ideal for farmers’ markets. Plus, they’re popular with market shoppers.
4. More knowledge
Selling directly to your customers helps you keep track of what they pay a premium for and what they buy overall. If you offer something new, you’ll get immediate feedback. Talking to your customers will help you decide how to diversify your crops. In addition to these benefits, market vendors are in a unique position to be ambassadors for their farms. By forging strong ties to the community, they stand to gain support in growing their business.
