Please Don’t Squeeze the Tomatoes! Help Us Make Space for Markets
You know that feeling when you walk into your neighbourhood farmers market and see the first tomatoes of the season? The colours, smells, creative tomato displays, the lineups at your favourite vendors (and tomatoes), and the familiar faces you see week after week. For many Vancouverites, farmers markets have become part of the rhythm of […]
Read moreFive Ways a Garden Enriches a School Community
{Sponsored Content} Crofton House School is our Market Sponsor this season. A school garden is more than a beautiful green space. It is a place where learning becomes hands-on, and students begin to see themselves as active participants in a larger community. Crofton House School’s school garden has come to life in ways that are […]
Read moreThe $18 Million Economic Engine Vancouver Doesn’t Realize It’s Risking
Over the past week, conversations about Vancouver Farmers Markets have been appearing across local media, with coverage appearing on CBC Vancouver, CityNews Vancouver, Daily Hive, CBC On the Coast Show and Business in Vancouver. While each story explored our work from a different angle, they all pointed to the same question: What exactly is Vancouver Farmers Markets? […]
Read moreEmpowering the Next Generation: How Sustainability Thrives at Stratford Hall
{Sponsored Content} Stratford Hall IB World School is our Market Sponsor this season. At Stratford Hall, our dedication to environmental stewardship extends far beyond our school walls and deep into the local community. That is why we are incredibly proud to be a sponsor of the Vancouver Farmers Markets this year. Supporting a local food […]
Read moreCelebrating the Women Growing Our Food
As Vancouver Farmers Markets marks another July anniversary, we’re also celebrating the United Nations’ International Year of the Woman Farmer and the vital role women play in building resilient local food systems. Every July, Vancouver Farmers Markets celebrates another year of bringing local food and communities together. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the people […]
Read moreHelp Us Leave No Trace: Keep our markets eco-friendly
Market shoppers play a critical part in helping VFM leave our market sites in better condition than when we arrive. Small actions go a long way to help us be good neighbours and treat the land with respect. One of the simplest ways to help is by returning your empty food containers, cups, and used […]
Read moreMembership Drives Continue This July & August: Discover Nine Incredible Local Vendors
The Vancouver Farmers Markets Membership Drive is back for another round this July and August, making it even more rewarding to support local food and the farmers markets you love. This time, nine incredible vendors have joined the drive, each offering members a special $5 voucher that can be redeemed at their market stall. Whether […]
Read moreCelebrating Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. This is a month for all of us to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. For us at Vancouver Farmers Markets, this month holds special meaning. The lands where we create vibrant and welcoming markets, where our vendors grow and harvest, and where […]
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