Gordon Forbes and his family have been farming the valley for nearly half a century, with more than half of that time doing it all organically.

With spring just around the corner, the celebrated the best of B.C. with the sixth annual BC Farmers鈥� Market Awards and Forbes was on that list. won the Farmers鈥� Market Vendor of the Year award. The business, based in Oliver, participates in both the Penticton and 琉璃神社 Farmer鈥檚 Market.

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Forbes Farm has been a certified organic organic farmer for 21 years. Brothers, Gord and Steve Forbes are second generation farmers and started their organic journey when his mother got a breast cancer diagnosis.

鈥淚t鈥檚 about soil health and keeping the land able to produce for the next generation,鈥� he said.

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The Forbes were noted for their unique connection to their customers, many of whom they know by name, and their array of fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables 鈥� including a basil bar, allowing market-goers to smell different varieties of basil.

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The awards recognize the work of all those involved with making farmers鈥� markets thrive. A panel of professionals in the sector selected the award winners from nominations received throughout the province.

鈥淲hen reviewing the candidates for the awards, I was reminded of the enthusiasm and good-will evident among farmers鈥� markets managers, vendors, customers and volunteers. It鈥檚 like a world unto itself that only those that are actively participating in the farmers鈥� market movement can truly appreciate. I found the process of choosing the winners uplifting,鈥� said Elizabeth Quinn, former BC Association of Farmer鈥檚 Markets executive director.

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