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Five great agriculture adventures for a B.C. summer

Summer weekends and holidays are perfect for family memories and often involve a journey and adventure.

Ministry of Agriculture

Summer weekends and holidays are perfect for family memories  and often involve a journey and adventure.

A trip to a B.C. farm is a convenient and great-tasting food experience  that offers lessons about the food we eat and the people who grow it.

Best of all, a visit to a farm leads to meals and snacks that can be  enjoyed right then and there, or later at a campground, family meal or  barbeque.

Here are five places British Columbians can visit to get the full taste  of summer, and the best part is, each adventure can be experienced in  communities all over B.C.:

1. The patch: Most British Columbians have a strong childhood memory of  visiting and picking at a berry patch with friends and family. Bring the  sunscreen, water bottle and hat. Leave the recipes for when you get  home!

2. The farm: From new potatoes and corn, to eggs, fruits and vegetables,  farm gate sales offer freshly harvested food, directly from the people  who produce it.

3. The artisan: From cheese and honey, to cider and wine, many of B.C.’s  producers welcome visitors to learn, observe and enjoy how their  products are made.

4. The market: Connect with the families who produce our food by making  regular trips to any of the province’s approximately 100 farmers’  markets, for meals, feasts, adventure or treats. Buying local can also  be done at supermarkets large and small.

5. The tour: Whether you’re at an Interior ranch, or coastal retreat,  each region of B.C. produces unique products and tastes. Wherever your  B.C. holiday goes this summer, include some time on a farm, and eat and  enjoy the local flavours.

Locally, the Similkameen offers many opportunities to visit local farms and wineries, in addition to the Farmers Market which will be starting up again soon in Hedley.

Consult with the Tourist Info Centre in Keremeos to find out about local agricultural adventures.