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#BASINFOOD
We believe local food should be celebrated, acessible and enjoyed by everyone.
CONNECT
We aim to increase connections between producers & buyers by highlighting our unique region.
GROW
We want to provide growth opportunities for the diverse food and farming sector in the Basin.
SUCCESS
We love cultivating connections that contributes to the success and sustainability of #basinfood
Event Schedule
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Day - 01
4th Oct 2022
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Coffee Bar + Opening Remarks |
8:30am - 9:15am
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4th Oct 2022
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Taking the Next Step: Moving beyond primary production to increase the value of your local food |
9:15am - 10:00am
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Day - 01
4th Oct 2022
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Localization for Businesses in the Basin |
10:00am - 11:30am
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Day - 01
4th Oct 2022
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Meat of the Matter - Presentations and roundtable discussion on meat production challenges/opportunities in the Columbia Basin. |
10:00am - 11:30am
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Day - 01
4th Oct 2022
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Growing a Farm to Table Kitchen |
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Day - 01
4th Oct 2022
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Local Lunch + Exhibitor Set Up |
12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Day - 01
4th Oct 2022
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FOOD & BUYER EXPO |
2:00pm - 5:30pm
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Day - 01
4th Oct 2022
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Community Food Organization Roundtable |
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Day - 01
4th Oct 2022
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Evening Gala, awards, taco bar and Cherry Lounge chat |
5:30pm - 8:00pm
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Day - 02
5th Oct 2022
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Coffee Bar + Conversation Lounge |
8:30am - 9:00am
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Day - 02
5th Oct 2022
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Opening Remarks |
9:00am - 9:15am
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Day - 02
5th Oct 2022
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Community-Owned Grocery Stores in the Columbia Basin |
9:15am - 10:15am
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Day - 02
5th Oct 2022
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Food Transport in the Basin - |
9:15am - 10:15am
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Day - 02
5th Oct 2022
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The Possible Futures of Food: Food Systems Sustainability Challenges and Implications of Emerging Food Production Methods |
10:15am - 11:30am
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Day - 02
5th Oct 2022
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Growing Community Food - Food Hubs, Food Business and Community Food Organizations |
10:15am - 11:30am
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Day - 02
5th Oct 2022
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How To Optimize Your Food & Farm Business For Long Term Success Online |
11:30am - 1:00pm
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Day - 02
5th Oct 2022
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Local Lunch + Vendor Set Up |
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Day - 02
5th Oct 2022
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#BasinFood Public Marketplace |
2:00pm - 8:00pm
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Speaker Sneak Peak
Here is a glimpse at just a few of the speakers we have lined up this year
Julia Smith
Executive Director and Project Manager of the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association
Kendall Ballantine
Farmer/Business Instructor/Entrepreneur
Jon Steinman
Author
Jodi Kay
Head Chef/Manager/Baker - Terra Firma's Kitchen
Mandi Lunan
Food Business Coach
Danny Turner
Delivery Executive for the Basin Business Advisors Team
Dr. Rob Newell
Canada Research Chair in Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainability at Royal Roads University
Sylvia Chong
Food Scientist, Food Safety, Quality & Risk Management Consultant and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual
The Basin region encompases of all the watersheds that flow into the Columbia River in Canada.
This area is the unceded traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Lheidli T’enneh, Secwepemc, Sinixt and Syilx Nations.
Sponsors & Partners
This Event is Made Possible by:
With the support of
