Local Food Matters

Working towards a thriving and resilient local food system in Golden and Area A.

Proud operators of the Golden Farmers Market

Farmers Rountable

We’re Hiring!

Market & Program Manager

2025 Annual Seed Swap

Saturday, March 15th

10am-3pm

Golden Civic Centre alongside the farmers market

Free admission - donations welcome

  • Bring Seeds to Share – If you have good-quality saved seeds, bring them along to swap!

  • No Seeds? No Problem! – Donation jars will be available so you can take home some local seeds.

  • Join the Community – Connect with fellow gardeners and learn more about seed saving!

Early Seed Donations Welcome!
If you’d like to donate seeds before the event so volunteers can prepare them for sharing, please contact us at seedswap@localfoodmattersgolden.com to arrange pickup or drop-off.

Let’s keep local seeds growing!

Watch our mini film

Filmed on working farms. Starring local food producers. Edited on a homestead.
This mini documentary explores a single question pivotal to our time:
Why does local food matter?

“Local Food Matters works to support local food producers, increase access to local food,

and educate & empower the community on issues of food security. “

This work is made possible by the generous support of our Local Government: