Farmers Markets Connect Biodiversity, Culture and Community
Vancouver Farmers Markets is participating in FMCOUNT!, a global initiative exploring the role of farmers markets in supporting agricultural biodiversity and the connections between farmers and consumers. How does biodiversity feel like at a farmers market? It’s of course the wide variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, legumes, nuts, seeds and more. It is also the […]
Read moreWhat kind of Tomato are you?
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 tomato vendors! Some are big. Some are small. Some are sweet, some are tangy, some are delightfully weird. And everyone has a favourite. Farmers […]
Read morePlease 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 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 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 moreAnnouncing Our 2026 Board of Directors
On June 6, Vancouver Farmers Markets members gathered for our 2026 Annual General Meeting and Community Forum. At this year’s AGM, alongside the formal business of the Society and the announcement of board election results, we created space for community conversations about the future of Vancouver Farmers Markets and the role farmers markets play within […]
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