BC Farmers Markets

BC Farmers Markets We are the voice of 145+ farmers’ markets in BC. You can continue to reach us by phone or email.

Find your local farmers’ market at bcfarmersmarkettrail.com
or download the Tasting Passport App, available now on iOS and Android. We are a non-profit society committed to developing and strengthening the capacity of farmers' markets in all regions of British Columbia. Our goal is to educate, engage and inspire people to create a vibrant farming sector in BC - one that nourishes and supports our

communities and natural environment. Our shoppers and vendors understand the value of eating locally and know that a farmers' market is more than a place to buy food. Find your farmers’ market and learn more on our website.

*Please note our physical office is currently closed, as our team safely works remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

🧡 June is Indigenous History Month. Take the time to honour the history, culture, and contributions of First Nations, In...
06/04/2026

🧡 June is Indigenous History Month. Take the time to honour the history, culture, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.⁠

During this month, we dedicate Friday, June 21st to celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize the strength, resilience, and rich diversity of Indigenous communities.⁠

BCAFM is currently conducting a Listen + Learn Indigenous Reconciliation Survey.

This work is part of a broader engagement process intended to better understand how farmers’ markets, food systems, and related programs intersect with Indigenous communities, Indigenous Food Sovereignty, and local realities across British Columbia.⁠

Indigenous voices are central to this process. At the same time, BCAFM recognizes that farmers’ markets bring together many people, including vendors, market managers, partners, customers, community organizations, and allies. The survey includes space for a range of experiences, reflections, and perspectives.⁠

Survey responses will help inform future Indigenous Reconciliation and Food Sovereignty priorities, recommendations, and relationship-building opportunities connected to BCAFM’s work.⁠

The survey will remain open until June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM.⁠

Participants who choose to provide contact information will be entered into a draw to win one of three $200 gift cards.⁠

Link below to find the survey link.⁠
🔗: https://form.jotform.com/261185229222049

We would greatly appreciate you sharing this survey throughout your networks and communities.⁠

Thank you for taking the time to participate and contribute to this process!

Tasting Spain: How El Campanero Is Bringing Paella to BC Farmers’ Markets | Taste the World with BC Farmers' Markets ⚽️⁠...
06/03/2026

Tasting Spain: How El Campanero Is Bringing Paella to BC Farmers’ Markets | Taste the World with BC Farmers' Markets ⚽️⁠

Ask ten Spaniards what counts as a real paella and you’ll get ten different answers. Purists will tell you it has to come from Valencia. Coastal cooks reach for seafood. Every region, every family, every home cook has their own version. Sebastián Gómez grew up around his family’s version, and four years ago, he set out to bring that recipe to British Columbia. Today he’s the chef behind El Campanero, serving two paellas across seven BC Farmers’ Markets: a traditional Spanish seafood version, and another adapted for the Canadian market.

🔗 Link below to read the full article!⁠
https://bcfarmersmarkettrail.com/stories/tasting-spain-how-el-campanero-is-bringing-paella-to-bc-farmers-markets/

Last Chance to Apply for the 2026 BCAFM Inclusion Grant for Farmers’ Markets – Don’t Miss Out!This funding opportunity i...
05/26/2026

Last Chance to Apply for the 2026 BCAFM Inclusion Grant for Farmers’ Markets – Don’t Miss Out!

This funding opportunity is open to BCAFM member farmers’ markets who are working to reduce systemic barriers in their market and create a more inclusive and diverse environment for market staff, vendors and customers.⁠

A total of $2,500 in funding is available, with a max ask of $250 per applicant. Funds can be used to support a BCAFM member farmers’ market’s inclusion journey, such as equity, justice & decolonization workshops, signage for markets, translation services, accessibility audits, and more!

⁠If you’re a vendor, our 2026 Inclusion Vendor Grant will open in the fall of 2026.

⁠The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 at noon.

⁠Learn more and apply now below! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCAFM2026InclusionGrant

What's in Season? 🌱This May find asparagus at your local farmers market in BC! This perennial plant is highly nutritous ...
05/24/2026

What's in Season? 🌱

This May find asparagus at your local farmers market in BC! This perennial plant is highly nutritous and low in calories. It is packed with Fiber, Vitamin K, Folate and Antioxidants.

🔗 Visit the link below to learn what other fresh produce is in season across B.C.⁠

https://bcfarmersmarket.org/why-bc-farmers-markets/whats-in-season/

Celebrate 8 years of Island Good! Discover local products and makers at farmers’ markets across Vancouver Island and the...
05/22/2026

Celebrate 8 years of Island Good! Discover local products and makers at farmers’ markets across Vancouver Island and the rural islands.

Link below to learn more!
https://islandgood.ca

Tasting Argentina: How Scorpion Chef Folds Family Heritage into Every Empanada | Taste the World with BC Farmers' Market...
05/20/2026

Tasting Argentina: How Scorpion Chef Folds Family Heritage into Every Empanada | Taste the World with BC Farmers' Markets ⚽️

When the FIFA World Cup™ kicks off across North America this summer, one of British Columbia’s most flavourful tributes will be coming out of a small food truck on Vancouver Island. The truck is painted sky blue and white. The chimichurri is fresh. Argentina is on the screen. And the chef inside, scorpion tattoo peeking out from his sleeve, is folding empanadas by hand.

This is Marcelo Anastasi, known to his customers as the Scorpion Chef, and his Artisan Empanadas are a love letter to two countries, two heritages, and one wife’s family recipe.

🔗 Link below to read the full article!

https://bcfarmersmarkettrail.com/stories/tasting-argentina-how-scorpion-chef-folds-family-heritage-into-every-empanada/

Tasting Argentina: How Scorpion Chef Folds Family Heritage into Every Empanada 🥟 | Taste the World with BC Farmers' Mark...
05/20/2026

Tasting Argentina: How Scorpion Chef Folds Family Heritage into Every Empanada 🥟 | Taste the World with BC Farmers' Markets ⚽️

When the FIFA World Cup™ kicks off across North America this summer, one of British Columbia’s most flavourful tributes will be coming out of a small food truck on Vancouver Island. The truck is painted sky blue and white. The chimichurri is fresh. Argentina is on the screen. And the chef inside, scorpion tattoo peeking out from his sleeve, is folding empanadas by hand.

This is Marcelo Anastasi, known to his customers as the Scorpion Chef, and his Artisan Empanadas are a love letter to two countries, two heritages, and one wife’s family recipe.

🔗 Link below to read the full article!

https://bcfarmersmarkettrail.com/stories/tasting-argentina-how-scorpion-chef-folds-family-heritage-into-every-empanada/

Listen + Learn Indigenous Reconciliation SurveyThis work is part of a broader engagement process intended to better unde...
05/13/2026

Listen + Learn Indigenous Reconciliation Survey

This work is part of a broader engagement process intended to better understand how farmers’ markets, food systems, and related programs intersect with Indigenous communities, Indigenous Food Sovereignty, and local realities across British Columbia.

Indigenous voices are central to this process. At the same time, BCAFM recognizes that farmers’ markets bring together many people, including vendors, market managers, partners, customers, community organizations, and allies. The survey includes space for a range of experiences, reflections, and perspectives.

Survey responses will help inform future Indigenous Reconciliation and Food Sovereignty priorities, recommendations, and relationship-building opportunities connected to BCAFM’s work.

The survey will remain open until June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Participants who choose to provide contact information will be entered into a draw to win one of three $200 gift cards.

Survey Link: https://ow.ly/H5Pm50YVnKa

We would greatly appreciate you sharing this survey throughout your networks and communities.

Thank you for taking the time to participate and contribute to this process!

Applications Now Open for the 2026 BCAFM Inclusion Grant for Farmers’ Markets – Don’t Miss Out!This funding opportunity ...
05/12/2026

Applications Now Open for the 2026 BCAFM Inclusion Grant for Farmers’ Markets – Don’t Miss Out!

This funding opportunity is open to BCAFM member farmers’ markets who are working to reduce systemic barriers in their market and create a more inclusive and diverse environment for market staff, vendors and customers.⁠

A total of $2,500 in funding is available, with a max ask of $250 per applicant. Funds can be used to support a BCAFM member farmers’ market’s inclusion journey, such as equity, justice & decolonization workshops, signage for markets, translation services, accessibility audits, and more!

⁠If you’re a vendor, our 2026 Inclusion Vendor Grant will open in the fall of 2026.

⁠The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 at noon.

Learn more and apply now below! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCAFM2026InclusionGrant

May is Asian Heritage Month 🌸We celebrate this year by highlighting and recognizing the incredible Asian-owned vendors a...
05/11/2026

May is Asian Heritage Month 🌸

We celebrate this year by highlighting and recognizing the incredible Asian-owned vendors and farmers. Take some time to support the spotlight vendors below!

🌶️ Midori Foods - Dori Spicy Chili Sauce is an oil based sauce made with lots of crunchy and tasty ingredients such as Fried Onion, Fried Garlic, Dried Squid, Sesame Seed and Almond. Visit them at UBC Farm Market starting June 6th.

🥚 Polkadotti Farm - Produces root vegetables, greens and farm fresh eggs.
Find them at Quesnel Farmers Market!

🥬 Gimjang Kimchi - Made with farm-to-table ingredients, this unique Korean-style kimchi features simple, healthy, natural flavours while preserving the traditional tang and delicate umami of authentic Korean cuisine. Visit them at UBC Farm Market starting June 6th.

This month and every month, we’re proud to support and celebrate the diverse voices, stories, and businesses that make our farmers' markets in BC so vibrant.

👇️ Comment down below if you want to share an Asian-owned vendor! Visit your local farmers’ market and support Asian-owned vendors in your community. 🌱

Address

1089 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V6H1E5

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16047349797

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