Empowering the Next Generation: How Sustainability Thrives at Stratford Hall

{Sponsored Content} Stratford Hall is our Market Sponsor this season. At Stratford Hall, our dedication to environmental stewardship extends far beyond our school walls and deep into the local community. That is why we are incredibly proud to be a sponsor of the Vancouver Farmers Markets this year. Supporting a local food system that prioritizes […]

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Celebrating 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 […]

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Help 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 […]

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Membership 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 […]

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Celebrating Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month. This is a month for all of us to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. For us at Vancouver Farmers Markets, this month holds special meaning. The lands where we create vibrant and welcoming markets, where our vendors grow and harvest, and where […]

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Announcing 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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Fair Wages for Farmers, Fresh Food for All: Nutrition Coupon Programs Return to Vancouver Farmers Markets

At Vancouver Farmers Markets, we often talk about a simple but ambitious vision: fair wages for farmers, fresh food for all. Every season, we try to expand that vision through our nutrition coupon programs, which help make fresh, healthy local food more accessible while ensuring farmers and food producers are paid fairly for the food […]

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Experience Vancouver with Berries and Soccer

June marks the arrival of one of the sweetest moments of the year at Vancouver Farmers Markets, because it’s the Berry Season. As the days grow longer and warmer, market tables begin to fill with the first local strawberries, followed by raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and more. For a few short weeks, shoppers have the chance […]

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