After last yearSA国际影视传媒檚 Yellowknife Farmers Market was cut short due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the event is expected to return in full this summer.
Potential vendors have until March 31 to submit their applications for this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 market, which will take place weekly from June to September. Eligible products include produce, processed foods, baked goods, ready-to-eat concessions and non-edible artisanal products.
In September, the final market day of the 2021 season was cancelled due to an outbreak of cases in the city. Yellowknife Farmers Market vice-president Lise Picard says itSA国际影视传媒檚 too early to predict how the pandemic and pandemic-related restrictions will impact the market this year. However, she says, SA国际影视传媒淲eSA国际影视传媒檙e always in very good and very close communication with the Department of Health, and we follow their directives. We were able to hold the market at the height of the pandemic in the last two summers.SA国际影视传媒�
Although Covid-19 restrictions are lifting across the territory this spring, some health measures will still be in place at this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 market: a maximum of 1,000 patrons will be allowed at the Somba KSA国际影视传媒檈 Plaza site at any given time, and vendors will have to be stationed at least six metres from each other. No mask mandate will be place, with the marketSA国际影视传媒檚 website indicating that the decision to wear a mask will be up to individual patrons and vendors.
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Since this is the 10th edition of the market, Picard says this year will feature something special, although she says itSA国际影视传媒檚 too early to discuss details.
The market is a good opportunity for up-and-coming business owners to promote their products, according to Picard.
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In an effort to address and spark conversations about food security, Picard says the market team is once again encouraging local backyard producers to sell their extra produce at the market.
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Some restrictions apply: vendors must be local to the NWT, although some exceptions will be made for outside vendors with products that arenSA国际影视传媒檛 already being sold by another participant. Vendors will also have to adhere to the territorySA国际影视传媒檚 food safety regulations, as well as the marketSA国际影视传媒檚 Waste Reduction and Composting Program.
The market will be held every Tuesday from June 7 to Sept. 13, from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m.
