SELLING AT LOCAL: Join our Local family of vendors
Local provides a retail framework for farmers and local food producers to bring their products to market in Fernie. Staff work with local farmers and food producers to increase the amount of local food available in the community. Local provides customers the opportunity to access this local food both online and in-store.
What is The Local Store?
- Storefront – Staffed by volunteers, with a paid coordinator position to oversee the operation. Local’s retail location is in downtown Fernie at 632 2nd Ave.
- Online Market – A physical and online retail store that brings local people and local products together. Website, and online store can be found at wildsight.ca/local.
- Distribution Hub – Fulfillment of online local food orders for customers via delivery or pickup.
- Social Enterprise – Local is a social enterprise of Wildsight Elk Valley. Wildsight is a regional non-profit that works to promote biodiversity, conservation, and sustainable communities in the Rocky Mountain and Columbia regions of BC. Our branch is specifically focused on food security and local food access in the Elk Valley.
How does Local help local food producers?
- Provides a low-barrier entry for local producers
- Year-round, downtown storefront in Fernie to sell your produce & products without having to be there
- Access to a wider customer base
- Increased marketing, promotion, and awareness of your local products
- Support in utilizing the online platform used for online shopping
- Participation in ‘meet the producer’ info and tasting nights
- One-stop-shop for Fernie deliveries
What are my options for vending at Local?
- Wholesale
- Consignment
More information can be found in Vending Options.
Can I sell non-food items at Local?
The focus of Local is on food, with a minimum of 90% of the products sold at Local being food. Please email local@wildsight.ca with information about your product if you want to have your non-food item considered. Non-food items are prioritized by the amount of local materials used, relation to food use and if production is local.
How do I become a vendor?
Apply by completing the online Application form. Disclaimer: Our vendor agreement and application form are currently being updated. Please check back soon.
If you are looking to become a vendor, please email local@wildsight.ca for more information.
