The Multiplier Effect: A Tale of Two Heads of Lettuce
Picture two heads of lettuce—one grown locally in BC and another trucked in from California. Both look fresh on the shelf, but their economic impact couldn’t be more different. The BC-grown lettuce fuels the local economy, and when this BC-grown lettuce is sold and bought at the local farmers markets, it is the farmer who […]
Read moreCSA Box | 2025 Program
CSA Program 2025 – Explore Local and Support Community Are you passionate about incorporating more local food onto your plate while providing essential start-up capital to BC producers for their upcoming season? Explore the various CSA opportunities offered by our vendors and enjoy the partnership with local farmers. CSA programs are more than just a […]
Read moreHot Chocolate Festival Returns, Supporting Fresh to Families!
When the days are damp and dreary on the West Coast, there’s nothing like a cozy cup of hot chocolate to warm your spirits. And, we’re thrilled to announce that Vancouver Farmers Markets’ (VFM) Fresh to Families Program is once again a charity partner for the Hot Chocolate Festival! ☕️ Established in 2010, the Hot […]
Read moreWhat a Year! End 2024 in Farmers Market Style
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on an incredible year at Vancouver Farmers Markets. From connecting with local farmers to sharing delicious food with our community, we couldn’t have done it without you — our amazing shoppers, vendors, volunteers, and supporters. Here are five ways you can wrap up the year with the […]
Read moreAnnouncing the WINNER of our Farmers Market Photo Contest!
This Summer we held a Farmers Market Photo Contest at the markets. Participants submitted their wonderful market-oriented photos and we combed through and made the difficult decision of selecting 10 designs to turn into postcards. 9 incredible photos and 1 very sweet hand-painted illustration were selected and printed onto postcards which we sold at all […]
Read moreWinter Market Updates: Kitsilano Winter Market Launch & Hastings Park Pause
Kitsilano Winter Market Launched for 2024-25 Season: Expanding Local Food Access in Vancouver This winter, Vancouver Farmers Markets is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market at Kitsilano Secondary School! Starting in November, this new market will offer fresh, local produce, baked goods, and everything local to the Kitsilano community. With […]
Read moreCelebrating the 2024 Cohort of Dream Cuisines at Vancouver Farmers Markets
At Vancouver Farmers Markets, we’re thrilled to introduce the 2024 cohort of Dream Cuisines, a powerful initiative from Flavours of Hope. This non-profit social enterprise that envisions newcomer women flourishing and experiencing belonging through cooking, storytelling, community-building, and entrepreneurship. The program helps them to break down barriers of being immigrant women of color and earn […]
Read moreCelebrating Organic Month
Organic Month is the perfect time to take a moment and appreciate the importance of sustainable farming, keeping nature in balance, and maintaining healthy ecosystems. Here in British Columbia, the organic farming community plays a big part in preserving those values by sticking to practices that keep our environment healthy and sustainable. Organic farming is […]
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