Become a Market Member – Enter a draw to win a bike!
Happy Summer VFM Community! I’m always so excited when July rolls around. Not only is it berry season, it’s also our Birthday Month! The last 28 years sure have flown by. You might be familiar with our annual Membership Drive month, once again we are partnering with the amazing local bike shop The Bike Dr […]
Read moreWelcoming and Celebrating the 2023 Cohort of Dream Cuisines
In a world bursting with diverse flavors and culinary experiences, Dream Cuisines program of Flavours of Hope stands as a beacon of empowerment and opportunity for newcomer women looking to break into the food industry. With a unique blend of mentorship, shared kitchen space, and peer-based knowledge sharing, Dream Cuisines nurtures the dreams of these […]
Read more2023 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, […]
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