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Introducing the Seeds for Growth Program

Pictured: 2021 boot camp vendor Gingeraki

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Have your say on the future of the West End Farmers Market

  We are asking our friends and supporters in the West End community to add their voice to a discussion happening now that will effect the future of the West End Farmers Market.  The City of Vancouver is currently seeking input from the community to help refine draft project goals and develop conceptual designs for […]

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Support a long-term location for the Trout Lake Farmers Market

  East Vancouver residents and Trout Lake Farmers Market supporters may already be aware of the Vancouver Parks Board renewal plan for John Hendry Park . In 2019 many of you gave feedback in the first round of engagement, supporting our requests for essential amenities and adequate space. The Vancouver Park Board has now prepared […]

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Quadruple your impact this Giving Tuesday

Donate to Fresh to Families this Giving Tuesday, November 30th 2021 We’re approaching this Giving Tuesday with our regional food security top of mind. The damage and disruption of the BC floods and slides will be long lasting, and serves as a stark reminder of how fragile our regional food system is. We’re looking ahead at […]

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Devastating flooding in Fraser Valley farmland

Updated Nov 22: It’s been a devastating week. We’ve been thinking non-stop about the farmers & producers impacted by the BC flooding, many of whom are our vendors and friends. To learn more about the state of the disaster follow this link.  Our team has heard from farmers and producers, many are physically well but […]

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Winter Markets return this weekend!

Vancouver Farmers Markets kicks off its 15th winter season with the opening of Riley Park and Hastings Park Winter Markets this weekend! This year the Riley Park and Hastings Park winter markets will return to regular market operations after a successful summer of transition under the Step 3 BC Restart Plan. Both markets will operate without […]

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Tutti: Benefits of choosing a local food delivery app in Vancouver

SPONSORED CONTENT: Tutti is a VFM sponsor   COVID-19 had a big impact on the restaurant industry. With fewer people eating indoors and changing government restrictions, restaurant owners have had to shift to contactless delivery, take-out and online sales to stay afloat. It’s no surprise then that in 2020, nearly 20% of food and beverage […]

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In Season: Vegan Cheese & Vegetable Crostata

  Karima Chellouf CNP is a chef, nutritionist and a self confessed ‘nerd’ for vegetables, local growers and producers. She created this delicious, super seasonal crostata with produce picked up at our new Downtown Farmers Market at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square – Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza. Crostatas are perfect for all seasons – you can […]

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