DAY AT THE FARM
Sept. 7th, 2024 - 10 A.M. to 4 P.M
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Westham Island Herb Farm, 4690 Kirkland Rd, Delta, BC
ABOUT THE EVENT
Since 2007 residents from across The Lower Mainland have traveled to Westham Island to see what a day in the life of a local farmer is all about.
Hosted by Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust, in partnership with Westham Island Herb Farm, Day at the Farm is a family-friendly event that invites community members from around the region to learn and experience first-hand the challenges and rewards of growing quality food here in the Fraser River Delta. By attending Day at the Farm, visitors can learn more about how farmland supports an abundance of local wildlife and helps to make the Fraser River Delta such a special place.
Located on the Fraser River Estuary, Westham Island’s nutrient-rich soil provides an ideal environment where crops can thrive and wildlife habitat can flourish. Through interactive booths and displays, visitors can learn about soil health, ecosystem services, and the critical role farmers play as stewards of the land.
EVENT MAP
1. Avenue Machinery
2. Farm Credit Canada
3. Wetlands Education Program
4. BC Cranberry Growers Association
5. Ducks Unlimited
6. Fortis BC
7. KPU
8. Delta Chamber of Commerce
9. BC Greenhouses
10. Ministry of Agriculture and Food
11. Birds Canada
12. West Coast Seeds
13. Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust
14. BC Agriculture in the Classroom
15. UBC Land & Food System / UBC Dairy Research
16. ES Cropconsult
17. Fraser Valley Conservancy
18. Dining Area
19. Delta Naturalists
20. Hay Pit
21. Info Booth
22. Cooking Contest Entry Tent
23. Men in Kilts
24. Kids Tent
25. 4H
26. Organic BC
27. Myca Farms
28. Stewardship Center of BC
29. BC Fresh
30. Weaver
31. Mini Baler
32. Poultry in Motion
FOOD VENDORS:
A. White Spot
B. Altmaerker Deli (hot dog)
C. Johnny's Pops
D. Cookie's Ice Cream
ACTIVITIES
HAY-WAGON RIDES:
Travel around Westham Island Herb Farm on a guided tractor tour to learn more about crops grown here in Delta.
FARM ANIMALS:
Visiting farm animals including chickens, goats and cows
LIVE MUSIC:
Grab a seat on a hay-bale and take in some tunes from local talent Thorn and Sparrow!
POTATO DIG:
Develop a stronger connection to your food by farming your own produce! Dig up some locally grown potatoes and bring them home to eat for dinner.
BC AG IN THE CLASSROOM:
Sample food from talented chefs as they cook up delicious meals using local produce.
POULTRY IN MOTION:
See how farmers raise chickens through a unique display featuring live birds.
BREAD AND JAM CONTEST
Do you have a favourite bread recipe? Have you been canning this year? Bring your bread or jam to Day at the Farm and enter it into our cooking competition.
Contest entry is free. All submissions will be tasted and judged by Red Seal Chef Trevor Randle.
BC FRESH:
Pick up free local produce and learn about what makes buying local food so special.
STAGE SCHEDULE
10:15am-10:30am
Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust Welcome
10:30am-11:00am
The musical stylings of Thorn and Sparrow
11:30am-12:00pm
Farm trivia and giveaways
Conservation Spotlight
Learn about key conservation actions happening right here in Delta
12:00pm-1:00pm
The musical stylings of Thorn and Sparrow
1:30pm-2:30pm
Farm trivia and giveaways
Ellis Family Welcome
Bread Contest Judging - Chef Randle
Jam Contest Judging – Chef Randle
2:30pm-3:00pm
Farm trivia and giveaways
Mini auction – Ian Paton
3:00pm-3:30pm
The musical stylings of Thorn and Sparrow
3:45pm
Farm trivia and giveaways
Closing remarks and thankyous
NOTES FOR A SUCCESSFUL DAY
- There will NOT be an ATM on site, so please bring cash where appropriate
- Westham Island is accessed by a one-way bridge, anticipate delays in getting to the event due to traffic accessing the island
- Parking is free and will be in a farm field
- Dogs are not permitted on the event site.
- There will be a water bottle refill station available to reduce waste. Please bring your refillable water bottles.
PARTICIPANTS
Weaver Diane Robson
DIRECTIONS
EVENT SPONSORS
How Can You Help?
Your donation will work towards conserving important farmland and wildlife resources contained in the Fraser River delta.