I was born and raised in Maple Ridge, and grew up with an inside look at food and beverage product development under my mother's food consulting firm. From an early age, I learned the value and importance of the local food systems, from farm to plate, from Concept to Consumer. After receiving my B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Victoria, I took a larger role in our family business helping small businesses navigate the challenges of scaling their food and beverage ideas within the national regulations. Taking over the sales role for the Rick's Real Foods brand has given me further insight into the grocery retail sector and how local Farmers Markets products can develop successfully in the next growth phase. Engaging directly with customers and the community at the markets is always a highlight of the season and continues to fuel my inspiration to support the local growers, producers, and innovators.

Damali is a Maple Ridge resident who’s been involved in a variety of entrepreneurial ventures over the years. She is always keen to learn and grow, and holds an MBA from the University of British Columbia as well as an M. Sc. from ITC | University of Twente, the Netherlands. Currently she wears many hats - (a) a business owner of a small soap/self-care business who enjoys being out in the community selling at farmer’s markets (b) a passionate member of the Adomi Group real estate team (c) a mom and chauffeur to 3 energetic, fun-loving teenagers.  ​Her family is part of the Maple Ridge Christian Life Assembly church, and can often be found serving the local community through their City Serve initiatives.

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A big picture thinker – Erica is passionate about exploring creative approaches to building resilient & inclusive communities. An experienced community oriented-program manager with a knack for problem-solving and risk management, specializing in the nonprofit industry. Skilled in strategic planning and governance, training teams, facilitating focus groups and workshops, research and development, communications, event planning, human resources, and curriculum development. She is keen to support FNFMS, and sees first hand the impact of our initiative in supporting local entrepreneurs, local produce and of course, a place of gathering within communities.

Randy is better known as the tomato guy at market. His roots go deep with both the Haney and the Port Coquitlam farmers markets.  More info coming soon.

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