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Q & A with Jasbir of Mandair Farms

Jasbir Mandair has been coming to VFM markets since early 2016, and currently sells her berries, mixed vegetables, and hot pakoras at Riley Park, Trout Lake, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, and Main St. Station Markets. She has been growing commercially in British Columbia since 1983, but her farming roots go much deeper to a childhood spent on her family’s […]

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What’s Fresh at Mt Pleasant Market-June25th

In Season: Strawberries, raspberries & cherries! All at the market this week! Check out what your local farmers are expecting to bring to market this month HERE! Fresh Sockeye Salmon Make sure to visit Blue Comet Seafood this weekend for some fresh Sockeye salmon fillets from the Nass River in Northern BC.  Celebrate the sunshine with barbecued […]

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What’s Fresh at Mount Pleasant Market- June 18th

Berries are back!! Plus: arugula, beets, bell peppers, carrots,  chard, collards, cucumber, eggplant, kale, leeks, micro greens, mustard greens, green onions, herbs, potatoes, radish, rhubarb, rutabaga, salad greens, shallots, spinach, spring onions, sprouts, strawberries, sunchokes Meat & Seafood: beef & lamb, chicken,turkey, lamb, bacon, cod, salmon,pork Other product: craft beer, wine, & spirits, breads and baked goods, […]

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What’s Fresh at Mount Pleasant Market-June 11th

Produce arugula, beets, bell peppers, carrots,  chard, collards, cucumber, eggplant, kale, leeks, micro greens, mustard greens, onions, potatoes, radish, rhubarb, rutabaga, salad greens, shallots, spinach, spring onions, sprouts, strawberries, sunchokes, turnips Meat & Seafood grass-fed beef & lamb,chicken, bacon,  sustainably caught cod,  salmon,  pork Other product craft beer, wine, & spirits, dried fruit, frozen berries & […]

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Hastings Park welcomes new vendors

This winter, market shoppers can discover some new, up-and-coming VFM producers that are found *exclusively* at our Hastings Park Winter Market! Ossome Acres from Chilliwack, who grow a mix of wholesome veggies on their 5th generation farm, will be making a weekly appearance at Hastings Park. New Westminster-based Steel & Oak Brewing Co. will be bringing their […]

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What’s Fresh at Mt Pleasant Market-Oct 9th

Be sure to come by for the last Mt P Market of the season, it’s a perfect chance to stock up on your Thanksgiving menu needs! What’s in season: apples, artichokes, beets, basil, beans, bell peppers, melon,  bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, corn, cucumber, dill, eggplant, fennel, garlic, gem […]

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What’s Fresh at Mt Pleasant Market-Oct 2nd

Fun for the whole Family! #MtPFallFair Don’t forget to bring your “Veggie Brag” or “Veggie on Parade” by 9:30am. To be judged by shoppers and vendors, and winners get great Market Swag! THE PRODUCE: Our famous annual Urban Pumpkin Patch brought by The Applebarn! Don’t forget to grab your pumpkin for Halloween and squash for […]

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What’s Fresh at Mt Pleasant Market-Aug 14th

  THE PRODUCE: Apples,  beets, basil, beans, bell peppers, blackberries, broccoli, cabbage, carrots,  chard, cherries, corn, cucumber, eggplant, fennel, garlic, green onions, head lettuce, herbs, kale, kohlrabi, mushrooms, mustards, nectarines, potatoes, peaches, peas, plums, radishes,  salad mix, spinach, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, turnips, zucchini MANAGERS PICKS: Rai Produce grapes are here, tomatoes and garlic from Honest […]

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