Thank You for Showing Up — All Year Long
As the year winds down, we’ve been taking a moment to look back — and what a year it’s been. Together, we celebrated 30 years of Vancouver Farmers Markets with a big, joyful AGM, shared our story through a video and four blog posts, and brought that history to life with a special anniversary tote […]
Read moreResilience in Real Time: Farmers Markets in a Changing World
Part 4 of our 30th Anniversary Blog Series This is the final post in our four-part series celebrating 30 years of Vancouver Farmers Markets. So far, we’ve traced the journey from a handful of umbrellas in a parking lot, through a growing city-wide market network, to a decade of innovation and policy leadership that made […]
Read moreWhat the City of Vancouver’s 2026 Budget Means for Farmers Markets
You may have seen media coverage this week about the City of Vancouver’s proposed 2026 budget—particularly the sharp increase to special event permit fees. Understandably, many shoppers, vendors, and community partners have reached out with concerns about what this might mean for Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM). We want to offer clarity and reassurance: at this […]
Read moreIt’s Giving Tuesday time and we are fundraising for Fresh to Families, again!
This Giving Tuesday, Vancouver Farmers Markets is reaching out to its community, once again, to come together in support of Fresh to Families — a program that brings dignity and access to local food for families in need while keeping the funds local with BC farms and businesses, via the nutrition coupons. For families, these […]
Read moreWinter Farmers Markets are Back in November
Fall is here, the air is crisp and we can all feel the cold – maybe we are not ready to acknowledge that its time for winter already, but it is here! And just like that, summer markets are nearing the end of 2025 season, as we prepare to open the winter farmers markets soon. […]
Read moreInnovation & Advocacy: How Vancouver Farmers Markets Became a Way of Life
Yes, we are back once again with the third post on our four-part blog series celebrating 30 years of Vancouver Farmers Markets. In our last post, we explored the first decade of the 2000s—a period of growth, experimentation, and the beginnings of real civic influence. And with this one, we move into the 2010s: a […]
Read moreGrowing the Movement: Markets, Policy, and the People Who Made It Happen
This blog post is Part 2 of our four-part blog series celebrating 30 years of Vancouver Farmers Markets. In the last one, we looked at the early years—from a single market in Cedar Cottage to the first West End pilot. This month, we explore the early 2000s: a decade of growth, experimentation, and the beginnings […]
Read moreWhy It Matters: The Impact of a Girl-Centred Education
{Sponsored Content} Crofton House is our Market Sponsor this season. Today, girl-centred education is more important than ever. Addressing the complex challenges we face globally requires the active participation of everyone, including girls and women who bring unique perspectives and experiences essential for creating a fairer, more inclusive future. If we want girls to thrive, […]
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