Families and individuals across British Columbia will continue to benefit from improved access to fresh, locally grown food through the B.C. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program. With $4.25 million in provincial funding this year, the program supports more than 8,500 households in over 90 communities.
Eligible participants receive up to $27 a week for 16 weeks to spend on fresh produce, eggs, dairy, meat, fish, and more at over 100 participating farmers’ markets. The initiative not only promotes healthy eating but also strengthens local food systems by providing additional income for farmers and producers.
The program is delivered by the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets in partnership with 235 community organizations. While applications for 2025 are now closed due to high demand, officials say the program remains a vital tool in addressing food insecurity and supporting rural economies.
Farmers’ markets in B.C. attract nearly five million visits each year and contribute over $230 million to local economies. With strong support from the province, the nutrition coupon program continues to connect communities with fresh, nutritious food while investing in B.C.’s agricultural future.
Friday Markets
- Burns Lake Farmers’ Market
June 6 – August 29 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm - Chetwynd Farmers’ Market
May 16 – October 3 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm - Masset Farmers’ Market (Year-Round)
11:00 am – 2:00 pm - Houston Farmers’ Market
June 13 – September 26 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Saturday Markets
- Fort Nelson Farmers’ Market (Year-Round)
9:00 am – 3:00 pm - Fort St. John Farmers’ Market
May 3 – October 25 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm - Daajing Giids Farmers’ Market (Haida Gwaii)
April 5 – November 29 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm - Prince George Farmers’ Market (Year-Round)
8:30 am – 2:00 pm - Wilson Square (Prince George)
May 3 – October 11 | 8:30 am – 2:00 pm - Bulkley Valley Market (Smithers)
May 3 – October 11 | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm - Skeena Valley Market (Terrace)
May 3 – October 25 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday Markets
- Moresby Market (Haida Gwaii)
June 1 – September 7 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm - Tlell Farmers’ Market (Haida Gwaii)
May 25 – October 12 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm - Hazelton Farmers’ Market
May 4 – October 19 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thursday Markets
- Vanderhoof Farmers’ Market
June 5 – September 25 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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