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Vendor Spotlight: Country Breeze Berry Farms
Country Breeze has a selling season of only three weeks! Twenty-seven years ago, Diana Durling and Fenton Wilson planted saskatoon trees and raspberry bushes for their children Quaylan, Dayton, and Aurilla — “to make some money in the summer and learn the value of work.” Today, Country...
Restrictions Lifting + Operations Update: July 11
Restrictions Lifting + Operations Update: July 11 Effective July 11, the government of Saskatchewan is lifting all restrictions previously in place due to COVID-19. As a result of this decision, you can expect to find a few changes at the Regina Farmers' Market beginning Wednesday, July 14. ...
Vendor Spotlight: Rocky Orchards
Rocky Acres Orchard has been taken on by a new generation! After a successful decade with the market, Ledeen and Perry of Rocky Acres Orchard sold their farm to young farmers Serena and Simon! Serena is originally from rural Manitoba, she moved to Saskatchewan to work in crop inputs a few...
Meet our 2021 Board of Directors!
Get to know the vendors who run the volunteer board behind our co-operative! President - Jeff Kinash of Peregrine Farm When he isn't managing our board, Jeff runs Peregrine Farm, his family homestead near Wishart, SK. Known for their chicken, Jeff says that he first introduced poultry into...
Vendor Spotlight: Rosie the Flower Truck
Rosie The Flower Tuck is a labour of love! When Rosie is at the market she lights up our east entrance with 24 feet of a beautiful yellow and green floral patterned truck and overflowing flower displays. Did you know that Rosie is a refurbished Grumman truck? She has been with us since...
We're Hiring! Summer Content Creator
The RFM is Hiring! Summer Content Creator Contract The Regina Farmers’ Market Co-operative (RFM) is seeking an energetic, organized, and creative Event Marketing Specialist (EMS) for the summer farmers’ market season. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to visit several farms...
Vendor Spotlight: Mike Bites
Mike Bites began in June 2020, as a reaction to the closure of the restaurant industry. Owner Mike Ewen and his partner Cecilia Swanson have both worked in the kitchen industry for over ten years and when the pandemic hit and restaurants closed they had to pivot. Mike wanted to evolve his...
Vendor Spotlight: The Cure
Similar to the market itself, The Cure is owned by the on-floor staff! Kelly Cairns, Morgan Choquer, Joshua Laurier, and Jake Van Oostdam worked together at The Artful Dodger, a central Regina restaurant and music emporium. After the closure of The Artful Dodger they decided to keep...
RFM's Response to the Plastic Bag Ban!
Plastic waste is an increasingly apparent problem — negatively impacting our water systems, wildlife, and even our own health. To help combat the effects of plastic pollution in our community The Regina City Council approved the Plastic Checkout Bag Ban Bylaw in July 2020 to prevent...
Vendor Spotlight: Ful Fibre
Leslie of Ful Fibre has been creating with fibre since she was a young child. Leslie Charlton’s grandmother was an avid recycler before recycling was cool and taught her to make rag rugs out of scraps, inspiring her lifelong love of textiles. She tries to incorporate repurposed materials...
Vendor Spotlight: RMX Digital
RMX Digital began in 2012 as a casual event and seasonal photography business and has grown into a brick and mortar community leader. New to the market this year, RMX is best known for their photography services and beautiful wood engraved gifts and games. All of their wood work — from design...
Vendor Spotlight: Fishley Farms
Fishley Farms is our longest-running vendor at 46 years strong! The Fishley family greenhouse, best known for their bedding plants, joined the market in 1975 — the very first year we opened. Rose and her husband Stuart were both born on farms and after a brief stint in the city, they were able...
'21 Regina Farmers' Market Customer Survey!
We want your opinions and feedback! Please submit your ideas via the: 2021 Regina Farmers' Market (RFM) Customer Survey! This customer survey will run from Spring 2021 - July 31, 2021 with the intention to include customer responses to shape the next stage of the RFM's Strategic Plan....
Vendor Spotlight: Akwaaba Foods
With a blend of both local and imported ingredients, Vinolia from Akwaaba Foods is bringing the flavors of Ghana right here to Saskatchewan. Akwaaba Foods is best known for their variety of Shito sauces. Shito is a traditional Ghanian chili sauce and is used as a condiment or dipping sauce....
Vendor Spotlight: Wattle Lane Co.
Allison from Wattle Lane Co. has been an entrepreneur and small business owner in the Regina area since 2004. She has always been crafty though, learning to knit at only six years old! In 2018 she started making jewellery and was invited to become an RFM vendor in 2019. Her talents are...
Vendor Spotlight: Boreal Heartland
Boreal Heartland is located in Northern Saskatchewan, more specifically, Air Ronge, and the plants they harvest are all gathered within the Boreal Forest. The Boreal Forest covers 14% of the earth’s surface taking up 1.9 billion hectares of land. This massive forest makes up 33% of the...
We're Hiring! Summer Students
Part-Time Summer Students: Beginning May 15, 2021 Open-Air Market Season is here and the Regina Farmers' Market is seeking Summer Students to help out beginning May 15. Summer Student positions available include: Event Coordinators: Apply Here Market Safety Ambassadors: Apply Here We...
We're Hiring! Part-Time Marketing Coordinator
Part-Time Marketing Coordinator: Beginning May 15, 2021 Like many entrepreneurs who begin at the Regina Farmers' Market, our current Marketing Coordinator is launching her career into a new full-time position. We are proud of her upcoming opportunity and wish her all the best as she grows...
2021 Season: Guidelines + Restrictions
Welcome to the 2021 Open-Air Market Season! We find ourselves preparing for our second season at City Square Plaza in a covid-19 landscape, with the same objective: To keep the community safely connected to local food and goods. Safety of customers, vendors, staff, and volunteers remains a...
2021 Season FAQ's
Here's What You Need to Know About 2021 Regina Farmers' Market (RFM) Season: 2021 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's): When and Where to find the Regina Farmers' Market? Find the Open-Air Markets in Downtown Regina at City Square Plaza (2190 Victoria Ave) on Wednesdays + Saturdays from 9am...
Vendor Spotlight: Angela's Own
Angela’s Own Homestyle Originals started out in 1997 with four dips and a desire to create recipes that were quick and easy for her customer to create while still being packed with flavor. As she travelled from each craft show and market her table of products continued to sell out everywhere...
2021 Open Air Market Season - Face Masks Required
Face Masks Required to Attend 2021 Open-Air Markets This 2021 season, the Regina Farmers’ Market (RFM) staff have worked very diligently to uphold the operational objective: To keep the community safely connected to local food. Upholding this objective remains a top priority to keep...
Seeking Volunteers: 2021 Season
The Regina Farmers’ Market Co-Operative (RFM) Is Seeking Volunteers For The 2021 Season!Are you energetic, community-driven and looking for something safe to do this year? If you answered yes, please consider volunteering with the Regina Farmers' Market this season! We are looking for...
Vendor Spotlight: Saskatoon Spruce
It was a trip touring around Switzerland that sparked Kevin’s interest in cheese. He was immersed in the culture and had the opportunity to watch and taste traditional Swiss cheesemakers’ talents. Kevin brought a new-found passion for traditional cheese making back home to Saskatchewan and...
Annual General Meeting: 2021
AGM: 2021 Board of Directors On Sunday, April 18, the Regina Farmers’ Market safely held its second Annual General Meeting via Zoom with the membership. Of this engagement, the organization is pleased to welcome and announce the newly elected 2021 Regina Farmers’ Market Board...