Annual General Meeting 2024
Your Local Farmers Market Society (dba Vancouver Farmers Markets) invites you to the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 22, 2024. The 2024 AGM is happening In-Person and we hope to meet our members and the community at large at the AGM. We are pleased to share this invitation to our Annual General Meeting and Election […]
Read moreWe’ve made some changes to our website!
You may have noticed that things are looking a little different on our website lately… particularly if you are a shopper who frequently uses our vendor/product search features. This is because we’ve recently made the switch to a new market management platform (Marketspread) through which we link our website and market maps to our back-end […]
Read moreDiscover the Joys of Midweek Markets: 7 Reasons to Shop Fresh and Local
Are you looking for a unique, vibrant yet local shopping experience that fits perfectly into your busy week? We have the perfect solution for you – our Midweek Farmers Markets! With two fantastic locations – Downtown Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 2 pm to 6 pm and False Creek Farmers Market on Thursdays from 3 […]
Read more2024 Board of Director – 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 moreEarth Day, Every Day, at Vancouver Farmers Markets
Have you ever felt that every trip to the farmers market is a celebration of Earth’s gifts? At Vancouver Farmers Markets, that’s exactly what we believe. Our markets are not just places to buy fresh produce; they are hubs of sustainability, community, and business incubation, where every day feels like Earth Day. Picture this! A […]
Read moreAdvocating for a Farmers Market in East Park Planning
In November 2022, as the East Park planning unfolded, Vancouver Farmers Markets rallied its community in the False Creek area to participate in a survey, advocating for the inclusion of space for a farmers market in the park’s plans. This effort was documented in a previous blog post that highlighted the market’s journey and its […]
Read moreWhere is all the farm?
Picture this: a bustling, vibrant farmers market, brimming with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. It’s an image many of us hold dear, yet as the summer markets swing open their gates around April & May, a common question arises—where is all the farm produce? Why are the fruits and vegetables not here yet? […]
Read moreVancouver Farmers Markets Kicks Off Summer Season 2024, Celebrating Community and Economic Growth
NEWS RELEASE Vancouver Farmers Markets Kicks Off Summer Season 2024, Celebrating Community and Economic Growth Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2024 summer farmers market season, showcasing the best of fresh, local food and fostering community connections. As one of the largest and most vibrant farmers […]
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