VFM Statement Regarding Microbiological Survey of Locally Grown Lettuce Sold at Farmers’ Markets
Findings of a 2012 research study by a UBC Land and Food Systems Masters Student was recently released on the UBC Website. (LINK) Though the research for this study was conducted in more than 2 years ago at five unidentified farmers markets in Vancouver, we take food safety concerns seriously. The study shows that lettuce from farmers […]
Read moreWinter Market – Jan 31
Wow – what a wet, torrential rain we had last week. Thanks to everyone who came out in spite of the pouring rain. We gave away a lot of buttons for our #showusyerboots #bravetherain campaign too! This week’s looking a lot more farmers market friendly… Don’t miss these vendors: Ambercott Acres: James only comes out […]
Read moreWinter Market – Jan 24
There are so many wonderful items to be found at the farmers market in January, not just apples, carrots & squash (though those are tasty too!) This week you’ll also find brussels sprouts, cabbage, chesse, celeriac, eggs, frozen berries, hazelnuts, kale, kiwis, leeks, mushrooms, rutabagas, shallots, turnips, sunchokes, plus poultry, beef, seafood and much more! […]
Read moreWinter Market – Jan 10
There’s a lot at the market in January – in fact, a whole list of items from A to Z: Apples, Brussel sprouts, Carrots, Delicata squash, Eggs, Fruit chips, Garlic, Hazelnuts, Ice Cap Organics sauerkraut, Jerusalem artichokes, Kiwi, Leeks, Maple candy, Nectar of the gods (aka fruit juice, this week from fruitguy farms and Golden […]
Read moreWinter Market – Jan 3
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great holiday season full of family, fun, and yummy local food. Following a short break on December 27th, VFM staff and vendors are back in action this Saturday, January 3rd at the Winter Market. For a more complete list of this week’s vendors, check out our Winter Market Map Saturday is […]
Read moreWinter Market – Dec.20 Happy Holidays!
The Big Holiday Draw! It’s the last call to get your Big Holiday Draw tickets for your chance at 14 different prizes, including two grand prizes of $250 in market money! Get tickets online or stop by the info tent before 11:45am this Saturday to be entered in the draw. Join us for the draw; it will begin […]
Read moreWinter Market – Dec.13
With only two markets left before our holiday break, make sure to stop by the Winter Market for all your holiday needs. We have everything for your holiday meal, gift giving and we even have fir trees! This week The Bees Knees Christmas Trees joins us at the Winter Market for one week only, bringing their beautiful […]
Read moreWinter Market – Dec.6
This Saturday is Member Appreciation Day! The first market of each month is Member Appreciation Day when members get great deals market wide. Members receive 15% off all VFM merchandise, which makes the perfect gift for the market lover in your family, plus we waive the $2 market money transaction fee. Interested in market membership? […]
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