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UNBC Research Looks at 28 BC Markets

November 9, 2006

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	Dr. Connell says the research showed farmer's markets have a significant economic impact on BC communities. (24s)
	Dr. Connell says he wanted to determine the impact of farmer's markets on communities. (8s)
	Dr. Connell says farmer's markets impact more than just the economy. (18s)
	Dr. Connell says farmer's markets play a large social role in communities. (17s)

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Research conducted at the University of Northern British Columbia has indicated that BC's farmers' markets have a significant economic impact on the province, over and above their value to community-building and local food production.

British Columbians spend $65.3 million directly at farmers' markets and an additional $53.2 million at neighbouring businesses on market days. The results are based on surveys of 7100 market customers.

The research was led by David Connell, a professor in UNBC's School of Environmental Planning. He examined 28 markets from Terrace to White Rock.

Markets Studied