It’s time to support local farms
Photo: Vancouver Farmers Markets Even as farmers markets across the province fill up with an abundance of fresh summer produce, they continue to see reduced foot traffic and vendor sales due to the impacts of COVID-19. Many BC farms and producers have short growing seasons and rely on weekly markets as a major (or […]
Read moreIn Season: Berry & Banana Granola Cups
Embrace the best of berry season with these fresh and easy granola cups! This easy recipe comes from family run farm Mandair Farms. You can catch Mandair Farms and their delicious berries at four of our summer markets. Berry & Banana Granola Cups Ingredients: Makes 9 cups 1.5 cups rolled oats 1/2 a cup roughly chopped […]
Read moreCelebrate our 25th anniversary with a membership!
We can’t quite have the birthday party we had planned, but gifts are appreciated! Necessary modifications to our markets during the pandemic has meant a huge hit to our revenue, at a time when increased staff, and resources to run the markets safely are needed more than ever. This July, our birthday month, we […]
Read moreVFM Online Orders – UPDATE!
We’re launching the next phase of VFM Online Ordering – making it easier for you to connect with vendors and pickup up your orders quickly and safely. ORDERING ONLINE Our online ordering platform, Local Line, is now divided into separate market stores. This change will make it easier for you to look up your favourite […]
Read moreThe 25th Anniversary Market Tote
Introducing our limited edition 25th Anniversary Market Tote! Created as a fundraiser for VFM and our Fresh to Families Fund , partial proceeds will directly support our local families in need, providing fresh food direct from our farms and producers. By purchasing our limited edition market tote bag, you are helping feed families while supporting local […]
Read moreBerries and cherries round up
With peak berry season about to hit, we wanted to give you berry-lovers a quick round up of the fruits currently available at our 6 summer markets! Raspberries A very damp June has delayed raspberry season for many of our farmers, but don’t fret, there will be some available from a few farms this week! […]
Read moreHand sanitizer at the markets
When large supply chains sold out of hand sanitizer in the wake of Covid-19, our liquor vendors pivoted and got to work making their own (W.H.O approved) concoctions. We are so grateful to our generous vendors Wayward Distillery, Sons of Vancouver Distillery and Odd Society Spirits who stocked us up with hand sanitizer in the first […]
Read moreShop local craft from the comfort of your home
We were happy to learn yesterday that Dr. Bonnie Henry has lifted restrictions on the sale of non-food items at farmers markets in BC. While we work to bring our craft vendors back to the markets, why not support local makers at the Got Craft? Virtual Market, taking place Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7? […]
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