City Conversations at SFU Market Day

Organizers of this event are the SFU Public Square and City Conversations.

Local Food, Food Security, and Saving Local Agriculture

On Thursday, September 21, SFU City Conversations visits the Downtown Farmers Market at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza. This special edition of City Conversations takes place as part of SFU Market Day, an event to convene SFU students, staff, and the broader downtown community around a celebration of local food.

Locally grown and produced food is fresher, often better tasting, and sometimes even more nutritious than produce that has been shipped from around the world. But what does it take to get this fresh local produce, meat and seafood to your table? Want to grow your own food but aren’t sure how to begin? Is our exceptional agricultural land being used to its full potential? How is Vancouver protecting itself from international food disruption and increasing food prices?

Joining us for the conversation is City of Richmond – Local Government Councillor Harold Steves, co-founder of the Agricultural Land Reserve (Steveston is named for his family); and Lisa Giroday, co-founder of Victory Gardens, who can teach you how to grow your own food. They will help us frame the issues, and then it’s time for you to ask your questions, express your opinions, make your observations. It’s a conversation!

Before and after the conversation, browse the Downtown Farmers Market and meet the 30+ farmers and producers who are there every Thursday until the end of the season. Come early for giant board games, and stay after for a dance performance from SFU School for the Contemporary Arts. Plus, the first 50 people to show their SFU identification at the info tent will receive $5 in market money. Enjoy the ambience, taste some really fresh food, and appreciate what our local farmers do for you and your health. You’ll find seasonal fruits & vegetables, ethically raised meat, poultry, eggs & dairy, sustainable seafood, artisanal food & crafts, food trucks, and local craft beer, wine & spirits.

City Conversations takes place between 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Vancouver Farmers Markets runs between 11 AM – 3 PM

SFU Market Day is brought to you by the SFU Public Square, City Conversations, SFU Vancouver, Vancouver Farmers Markets, Vancouver Civic Theatres, and the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association.