2023 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 […]
Read moreSuper Awesome Eats – Serving Culture Inspired Flavours

Super Awesome Eats – brainchild of Vijaya Bhat, well actually her friends, who often called her food as “Super Awesome”, is a vegan sourdough baking business! Vijaya arrived from India two and a half years ago. With Dream Cuisines, she got a chance to realize her dream of Super Awesome Eats. Vijaya is a dedicated, […]
Read moreCSA Box | 2023 Program

Looking to get more local food on your plate and support BC producer with start-up capital for their new season? Consider joining a CSA program this year! CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a food distribution system that enables food lovers to support local agriculture, give farmers job security, take care of the environment and guarantee […]
Read moreIndonesia’s National Gado Gado Salad – a recipe by Bali Bites!

Today, we are sharing this amazing Indonesian recipe by Derrick and Linda from Bali Bites. Derrick and Linda wanted to introduce something unique, authentic, traditional, cultural and totally Indonesian, with Bali Bites. From Derrick’s generations of grandmothers, the peanut sauce recipe was a guarded family secret. When it was passed down to Derrick, he had […]
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