FarmFolk CityFolk

What FarmFolk CityFolk does

FarmFolk CityFolk is a registered charitable non-profit organization founded in 1993 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (Registered Charitable Number 892231572 RR 0001). Described as BC's oldest and largest food and agriculture charitable non-profit, the 13-person organization operates programs across the province that connect farmers, seed growers, researchers, policymakers, community partners, chefs, and consumers around sustainable and climate-resilient food systems. Its work spans seed security, climate solutions, community-supported agriculture, community farms, and an annual fundraising event series.

The organization runs three core programs: the BC Seed Security Program (active since 2006, supporting organic seed production through mobile seed cleaning trailers, citizen seed trials, seed farm hubs, mentorship, and seed-library capacity building), the Climate Solutions Program (engaging eaters, supporting farmers and ranchers, and influencing policy via the Farmers for Climate Solutions national coalition), and Feast of Fields (an annual local-food fundraiser held in three BC regions: Metro Vancouver in its 31st year, Vancouver Island in its 25th, and Okanagan in its 16th). Supporting assets include a CSA Programs Directory listing 100+ farms across BC, 71 affiliated seed libraries, the Seed to Food program (launched in 2020 in response to COVID-19), the SeedHeads podcast, a six-part CSA webinar series, regional seasonal charts, and a farmer resource hub.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix: tax-deductible donations, annual membership fees across nine categories (individual, student/senior, equity-deserving, new entrant farmer, professional, family, organization, farm, culinary and agri-food industry), Feast of Fields ticket sales, the annual Windfall Raffle (which raised CAD 16,940 in 2025), and grants from foundations and government bodies. Key funders include Vancity Community Foundation, the BC Ministry of Agriculture, the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC, the Government of Canada, the Victoria Foundation, the Bullitt Foundation, the Real Estate Foundation of BC, the Sfaira Foundation, Metro Vancouver, and the Cowichan Valley Regional District. Distribution and engagement are primarily community-led through regional events, Seedy Saturday gatherings, digital resource libraries, webinars, and an extensive partner network across BC.

Name

FarmFolk CityFolk

Legal name

FarmFolk CityFolk

Website

https://farmfolkcityfolk.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FarmFolk CityFolk is a Vancouver-based registered charity (founded 1993) that connects BC farmers, seed growers, researchers, policymakers, chefs, and eaters through programs in seed security, climate solutions, community-supported agriculture, and the annual Feast of Fields fundraiser.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Agriculture Non-Profit Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (1151), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm-to-Table & Agritourism Dining Experiences (Farm Visits, Harvest Meals) (THAJAGAK), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Sustainable agriculture programs
• Seed security programs
• Community farm grants
• Climate solutions advocacy
• Local food systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals supporting sustainable food systems in BC.
2. Membership Fees: Annual memberships valid January 1 to December 31, with categories including Individual, Student/Senior, Equity-Deserving Individual, New Entrant Farmer, Professional, Family, Organization, Farm, and Culinary & Agri-Food Industry.
3. Feast of Fields Events: Annual local food celebration and fundraiser held in three regions (Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Okanagan). Guests purchase tickets to attend harvest festivals connecting farm folks and city folks.
4. Raffles: Win our Windfall Raffle annual fundraiser. The 2025 raffle raised $16,940 with prizes from local businesses including Tantalus Lodge, Araxi, Westin Bayshore Vancouver, Chateau Victoria, Prestige Hotels & Resorts, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, and Just Cakes.
5. Community Farm Endowment Fund Grants: Grant program supporting community farms in BC. Grants range from $500 to $10,000. The fund is administered by FarmFolk CityFolk through the Community Farms Alliance, with funding from Vancity Community Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

FarmFolk CityFolk is a registered charity that runs a portfolio of food and agriculture programs in British Columbia. Its core offerings are the BC Seed Security Program (mobile seed cleaning, citizen seed trials, seed farm hubs, mentorship, and seed library capacity building since 2006), the Climate Solutions Program (engaging eaters, supporting farmers and ranchers, and influencing policy through the Farmers for Climate Solutions coalition), and the annual Feast of Fields fundraising events held in three BC regions. Supporting programs include the Community Supported Agriculture Map and webinar series, the Community Farm Endowment Fund ($500–$10,000 grants), a Membership Program, the SeedHeads Podcast, and Seasonal Charts resources.

Product overview

FarmFolk CityFolk is BC's oldest and largest food and agriculture charitable non-profit organization (since 1993) offering a platform of interconnected programs. The core offerings include the BC Seed Security Program (supporting organic seed production since 2006 with mobile seed cleaning, citizen seed trials, and farm hub sites), Climate Solutions Program (engaging eaters, supporting farmers, and influencing policy), and Feast of Fields (annual fundraiser with three regional events). Supporting programs include Community Supported Agriculture mapping and webinars, the Community Farm Endowment Fund grants, membership program, seasonal charts, farmer resources, and the SeedHeads podcast. The organization also collaborates as a founding member of the Farmers for Climate Solutions national coalition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BC Seed Security Program A comprehensive program supporting and building capacity for organic and sustainable seed production across British Columbia since 2006. Includes mobile seed cleaning, citizen seed trials, seed farm hubs, farmer field days, mentorship, and seed library capacity building for BC farmers, seed growers, and citizen growers.
• Climate Solutions Program Program focused on transforming BC food lands to provide climate solutions through reducing agricultural emissions and sequestering carbon. Engages eaters, supports farmers and ranchers, and influences policy through the Farmers for Climate Solutions coalition and election tool kits.
• Feast of Fields Annual local food celebration and ticketed fundraiser that strengthens the connections between farm folks and city folks. Three regional events held in Metro Vancouver (31st year), Vancouver Island (25th year), and Okanagan (16th year). Chefs, bakers, vintners, brewers, and distillers present local food creations to attendees who purchase tickets.
• Community Farm Endowment Fund (CFEF) Grant program supporting the development and long-term viability of community farms in BC that advance local sustainable food systems. Grants range from $500 to $10,000 per community farm per year for planning, education, research, infrastructure improvements, or strategic transitions. Administered with Vancity Community Foundation.
• Community Supported Agriculture Map Interactive map directory of CSA programs across British Columbia, allowing users to search by region, CSA type, and pickup location to find local farm share programs. Lists over 100 farms across BC regions.
• Annual Membership Program Annual membership program with tiered categories including Individual, Student/Senior, Equity-Deserving Individual, New Entrant Farmer, Professional, Family, Organization, Farm, and Culinary & Agri-Food Industry. Valid January 1 to December 31.
• Mobile Seed Cleaning Trailer Mobile trailers outfitted with tools and equipment deployed across BC to help farmers and seed keepers save and clean their seed. Over 140,000 pounds of seed and hundreds of varieties cleaned since 2018.
• CSA Webinars Six-part webinar series supporting CSA farmers and expansion of CSA programs in BC, covering topics including building CSA programs, planning, marketing, online tools, unique approaches, and food security.
• Win our Windfall Raffle Annual Win our Windfall Raffle fundraiser. The 2025 raffle raised $16,940 with prizes from local businesses including Tantalus Lodge, Araxi, Westin Bayshore Vancouver, Chateau Victoria, Prestige Hotels & Resorts, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, and Just Cakes.
• Seasonal Charts Collection of regional seasonal charts covering Metro Vancouver, Okanagan, West Kootenays, and Vancouver Island, listing availability of fruits, vegetables, herbs, meat, seafood, and dairy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 140,000 pounds of seed cleaned with Mobile Seed Cleaner since 2018
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Farmers for Climate SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding and coordinating member of this national coalition advancing the role of agriculture in mitigating climate change. FarmFolk CityFolk is involved in federal climate-agriculture initiatives and policy recommendations, engaging Canadian agriculture stakeholders through practical farming solutions and supportive programming.
• Institute for Sustainable Food Systems at Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on a Policy Brief for BC's 2024 Provincial Election: 'Building Resilient Communities Through Food System Policy' addressing affordable food access, land justice, and food system resilience.
• UBC Centre for Sustainable Food SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement (CANOVI) program advancing organic seed production research and education.
• Vancity Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished the Community Farm Endowment Fund with initial capital contribution from an anonymous donor. Vancity Community Foundation serves as the institutional partner administering the fund.
• Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed SecuritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2012, advances agricultural biodiversity through collaborations with Canadian organic and agro-ecological seed stakeholders. Part of the BC Seed Security Program.
• BC Ministry of AgriculturemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment ministry supporter providing funding and recognition for sustainable agriculture programs in BC.
• SeedChange (Weseedchange)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting seed security and agricultural biodiversity in Canada.
• Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional district supporter of local food and agriculture initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Vancouver Food Policy Council: Municipal advisory body advancing food systems policy in Vancouver. Regional peer in BC food policy advocacy with overlapping stakeholder network, though operating as a government advisory rather than a service-providing charity.

Direct peers

• Community Food Centres Canada: National non-profit supporting a network of community food centres that address food insecurity through programming, advocacy, and local food systems work. Direct peer in community-led food systems programming and Canadian non-profit funding model.
• Farmers for Climate Solutions: National coalition of farmer organizations advancing agricultural climate policy. Direct peer in climate-agriculture policy advocacy and a coordinating partner of FarmFolk CityFolk, with overlapping programmatic reach.
• SeedChange (formerly USC Canada): National Canadian non-profit focused on seed security, agricultural biodiversity, and supporting farmers and seed growers. Direct peer given shared mission around seed security and Canadian sustainable agriculture programming.
• Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario: Ontario-based farmer-led non-profit advancing ecological agriculture through farmer training, mentorship, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing. Direct peer in mission and operating model, though geographically Ontario-focused.
• Young Agrarians: BC and Western Canada-based non-profit focused on recruiting and supporting new entrant farmers through land access, mentorship, and community building. Direct peer in BC sustainable agriculture programming and audience overlap with FarmFolk CityFolk's new entrant farmer membership tier.
• Slow Food Canada: Canadian chapter of the international Slow Food movement advocating for good, clean, fair food and supporting local food cultures. Direct peer in food movement advocacy, community events, and farm-to-table ethos.
• BC Association of Farmers' Markets: Provincial non-profit supporting BC's farmers' market sector through advocacy, training, and community programs. Direct peer in BC local food systems work and overlapping farmer and consumer constituencies.

Broad incumbents

• National Farmers Union: Canada-wide voluntary farm organization advocating for family farms and sustainable agricultural policy. Broader incumbent peer with national scope and overlapping policy advocacy work, particularly through Farmers for Climate Solutions.

Emerging players

• Farm to Cafeteria Canada: Canadian non-profit working to bring local, healthy food into public institutions and schools. Emerging peer with overlapping mission around local food systems change, though focused on institutional procurement rather than direct farmer support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/farmfolkcityfolk
• Instagraminstagram.com/farmfolkcityfolk/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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