KAMLOOPS NORTH SHORE FARMERS MARKET

The North Shore Farmers Market operates from mid May until late Sept.. The market may be getting a new location next year. It may move to the SPIRIT SQUARE, just a few blocks away and may prove to be a very good loction for the Farmers Market. The market started a couple of years ago with only three venders and now boasts fifteen full regular venders and a number of occasional venders. There is lots to do and many to visit. It is only getting to be more. So come on down to THE NORTH SHORE FARMERS MARKET every Friday afternoon and ENJOY.

Over the next little while you will be introduced to the different Venders and groups that make THE NORTH SHORE FARMERS MARKET such a great place to spend an hour or two every Friday so bookmark this page and come on back to meet everyone at the market.

There are probably a few markets in the interior of BC that sell fish. Here at "THE NORTH SHORE FARMERS MARKET", we have a vender that not only sells fish, she
is the one that catchs them. She goes fishing along the west coast of The QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS for 10 to 12 days at a time and brings home some of the catch just for the market. If you are a big fish fan, if you love Wild BC SALMON, TUNA and SHRIMP you need to stop and shop at " FISHERMANS CATCH " every friday. from 4 - 8, Kelsey will be bringing some whole COHO salmon and SPRING salmon to the market in early August.

This is a great recipe to try with the salmon you get from "FISHERMANS CATCH".

Barbecue Salmon

ingredients list:
4 (1/2lb) salmon steaks, 1-inch thick.
3/4 cup of brown sugar.
2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
2 tablespoons butter or margarine.

Instructions for Barbecue Salmon:
Combine the sugar, lemon juice and butter in a saucepan.

Cook the mixture over low heat, constantly stirring, until sugar has dissolved.

Place the salmon steaks in a greased, hinged fish basket. Then grill about four inches from the coal.

Cook the salmon for about fifteen minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily, occasionally brushing with sauce. This is really great with some sauted green beans and slices of juicy ripe tomatoes.

Enjoy fresh fruit and produce at the "NORTH SHORE FARMERS MARKET" brought to you by THISTLE FARM. All produce and fruit sold by Thistle Farm is certified organic.

Organics in Canada

The organic sector in Canada is small but growing rapidly. There are approx. 2,500 organic farmers, about 150 processors & handlers & about 46 certifiers, many with accreditation from various foreign bodies.

Organic production consists of foods that avoid the use of chemicals, synthetic pesticides, irradiation, and foods that are not derived through genetic engineering.

Canada is regarded as an ideal country for producing organic food because of its land base and its cold climate that reduces pests and disease.

Agriculture &
Agri-Food Canada

Thistle Farm is located on the west side of the scenic North Thompson River Valley just 16 km north of Kamloops, British Columbia. The former 10 acre market garden was purchased by our family in 1994 and we then spent the next two years building our home.

Gardening had always been a passion of Dieter's and farming organically fit with our personal philosophy of promoting sustainable agriculture and protecting the environment. In 1997 we put in an acre of vegetables and attended the Kamloops Farmers' Market. The following year we applied for organic status and achieved certified organic status in 1999 with the Shuswap Thompson Organic Producers Association, #145. In 2001 we were also certified with the Certified Organic Association of British Columbia. As demand has grown so has our vegetable production and we now have approximately 6 acres in vegetables.

Due to our commitment to providing the community with healthy, nutritious produce we developed a farm to door delivery service in 1998. Our farm to door programme offers a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and some dry goods on a weekly or bi-weekly basis depending on customer needs. We provide service to all of Kamloops and some of the outlying areas. If you want more info about "THISTLE FARM" visit their web site at "www.thistlefarm.com" or come on down to the NORTH SHORE FARMERS MARKET on friday evening and meet them for your self.