Stay cool as a cucumber: 5 kitchen tips from BC Hydro to beat the heat
SPONSORED CONTENT BC Hydro’s West End Substation project is sponsoring the 2023 West End Farmers Market. City summers bring opportunities to appreciate appies on the patio, host friends for rooftop barbecues and eat by the beach. While the sun is welcome outside, it can make things uncomfortably hot at home in the kitchen. Follow these tips […]
Read moreBecome a Market Member – Enter a draw to win a bike!
Happy Summer VFM Community! I’m always so excited when July rolls around. Not only is it berry season, it’s also our Birthday Month! The last 28 years sure have flown by. You might be familiar with our annual Membership Drive month, once again we are partnering with the amazing local bike shop The Bike Dr […]
Read moreWelcoming and Celebrating the 2023 Cohort of Dream Cuisines
In a world bursting with diverse flavors and culinary experiences, Dream Cuisines program of Flavours of Hope stands as a beacon of empowerment and opportunity for newcomer women looking to break into the food industry. With a unique blend of mentorship, shared kitchen space, and peer-based knowledge sharing, Dream Cuisines nurtures the dreams of these […]
Read more2023 Board of Director – Nominees
Your Local Farmers Market Society (YLFMS, doing business as) Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) is a dynamic community-based non-profit social enterprise with a vision of a resilient local food network that values people and the land. We pursue our vision by creating vibrant and welcoming markets that build community, feed people, employ staff and support small […]
Read moreAll that you need to know about Farmers Markets Sponsorships
Sponsorship plays a vital role in the success and sustainability of Vancouver Farmers Markets. As a hub for local farmers, producers, artisans, and small businesses, these markets are not just places to buy fresh, high-quality food and products; they are vibrant community spaces that foster connections and support the local economy. With the support of […]
Read more2023 Board of Directors – Call for Nominations
Your Local Farmers Market Society dba Vancouver Farmers Markets Your Local Farmers Market Society (YLFMS, doing business as) Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) is a dynamic community-based non-profit social enterprise with a vision of a resilient local food network that values people and the land. We pursue our vision by creating vibrant and welcoming markets that […]
Read moreGrilled potatoes with sauerkraut
Today, we feature Jakob, a retired health professional, a BBQ expert and founder at Barbecue Pals Jakob shares with us this amazing recipe of Grilled Potatoes. He purchased the ingredients from from St George Farmers Market, closest to his home in Staten Island. Thanks Jakob for this super yum looking platter and we are sure, […]
Read moreThe journey so far at Vancouver Farmers Markets, as I leave for a break and pass on the baton, for a while
It was only a couple months after I returned from leave with my first child that I took on the Interim Executive Director position at Vancouver Farmers Markets and now I have the great pleasure of giving Bre Hamilton that opportunity while I attend to my second. When I first started the role in February […]
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