Getting my hands dirty at Glen Valley Organic Farm

A freshly cured garlic, ready for the market. You can see I really got my hands dirty today. This week I was privileged enough to spend the morning and early afternoon at Glen Valley Organic Farm out on the border of Abbostford. Glen Valley Organic Farm is 50 acre certified organic farm run as a co-operative. Currently, Jeremy and Chris are the two main farmers. You may have met them... [Read more]

Mary Forstbauer Update

Mary Forstbauer, BC Association of Farmers' Markets, Advancing Marketplace Trust award recipient, with Jamie MacDonald, Maximum Impact Training and Development, Torch Awards event partner Some of you may be aware that Mary Forstbauer, longtime RCFM vendor selling organic produce, beef, and other farm products and BCAFM president, has undergone heart surgery. Above all, RCFM tries very hard to be... [Read more]

September 2nd – Harvesting Good Times

Pumpkin Mania! Even though autumn doesn’t start for another few weeks, many people view the end of August as the beginning of autumn. For many people school is just starting, and for the most part, summer holidays wrap up. But here at the market, we are still going strong! This week also marks the introduction of some new produce being harvested – squashes with their plump, sweet bodies... [Read more]

2010-2011 Winter Market Announced!

We are very pleased to announce that RCFM will again be putting on a once-monthly winter market for this upcoming 2010-2011 winter season! You told us you loved being able to get market goodies all year long and we’ve heard you! Winter market will take place at the same location as last year – at Holy Trinity Cathedral’s hall, located at 514 Carnarvon Street. The Hall is near Columbia... [Read more]

August 26th – Nutritional Powerhouses

Chard! There are so many wonderful things to eat at the market – wonderful tasting and wonderful for you! But, we realize that sometimes it can be a little daunting to see things you’ve never seen before, and to try and figure out how to make something tasty and simple. Our vendors are experts at what they sell – don’t be afraid to ask them for recipes or tips. And, special... [Read more]

The Happier The Cow, The Tastier The Cheese.

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks at the Canada Day Market 2010 Little Qualicum Cheeseworks is a business that brings delicious, artisan cheese to the market every week. Based off of Morningstar Farm which is nestled by Mt. Arrowsmith on Vancouver Island, Little Qualicum makes yummy cheeses from happy cows. Clarke and Nancy Gourlay have been making cheese since 2001 after being inspired by the Swiss... [Read more]

Team Eggplant Manifesto

Claude with his beloved We’re launching a fun new campaign here at RCFM, pitting eggplant against artichoke. Team Eggplant looks to well known City of New Westminster Horticulture Manager, Claude Ledoux, for guidance. Claude shares with us his thoughts on his eggplant love. Please leave your support in the comments and let us know why you’re joining Claude on Team Eggplant... [Read more]

Team Artichoke Manifesto

Darin showing off his skills We’re launching a fun new campaign here at RCFM, pitting eggplants and artichokes, the two veggies in our logo, against one another. Team Artichoke is represented by Darin, the Executive Chef at local favourite restaurant, The Orange Room. The Orange Room specializes in trying to find as many items as they can sourced from local BC suppliers and... [Read more]

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