Our Market Partners, Vendors & Products

The Concordia Farmers Market strives to elevate and empower students, farmers and makers because they are vital leaders in creating resilient local food systems. We are committed to social, environmental and economic justice and so, we host vendors whose products align with our commitment as well as sell products that meet the needs and desires of our community.

At the weekly fall markets we will have on offer products ranging from: 

• Urban / hyper local vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, etc) 
• Fruit & berries 
• Honey & associated products
• Cheese
• Conserves & Condiments
• Bread & baked goods
• Flowers
• Chocolate
• Dry goods (grains, dried fruit, etc)
• Prepared or transformed foods
• Grab and go meals
• Grab and go beverages (coffee, tea, cold juices)
• Handy crafts (jewelry, painting, sculpture, candles, soap)

Learn more about how to apply as a market vendor

Market Dollars Program

Introducing the CFM Market Dollars Program, launching at the Concordia Farmers’ Market every September and October. This exciting initiative is the result of a collaborative effort between the CFM, the CFC, and local food groups to enhance the market experience for students and the community alike.

Here’s a breakdown of how the program operates:

Market Dollars Distribution:

• The Concordia Farmers’ Market, in partnership with local campus organizations, will distribute Market Dollars to students during September and October.
• These Market Dollars will serve as an alternative form of currency, allowing students to make purchases at our market stalls during the fall season.
• Market Dollar coupons can be requested at any of the distribution partners listed below (Health Services, Access Centre, CSU, Financial Aid and Awards Office, Otsenhakta Student Centre, Student Parent Centre, HOJO)
• Market Dollars are available to any student who asks about the program. They do not have to be confirmed food insecure to benefit from the program.
• Students are entitled to four (4) coupons per week to ensure coupons can reach as many students as possible for the whole market season, ending October 29th.
• Students can use these coupons at any vendor at the market! They can treat the coupons like $5 bills, like cash.
• Check out where you can pick up market dollars on campus!

• Health Services Clinic — Concordia’s on‑campus clinic offering walk‑in services and booked appointments staffed by nurses, doctors, and health promotion specialists
• HOJO (Housing & Job Resource Centre) — The Concordia Student Union’s off‑campus Housing & Job Resource Centre providing legal information, classifieds, and support for housing and employment issues.
• Otsenhákta Student Centre — A welcoming centre for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students offering community, support, and academic assistance.
• Financial Aid & Awards — Information about bursaries, scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, and top-ups for undergraduate and graduate students in Arts & Science Concordia
• Access Centre for Students with Disabilities — The ACSD offers registration, accommodations, and disability support services; also includes exam centre location.
• Concordia Student Union — The representative body for undergraduate students at Concordia, advocating for student rights and interests.
• Concordia Student Parents Centre — Also known as CUSP, supports students who are parents with resources, study‑friendly spaces, and community programming.

Supporting Local Vendors and Increasing Food Security: By using Market Dollars, students directly contribute to the success of our local vendors and farmers. This program aims to boost food security in our community by making market dollars available for students to redeem.

Seasonal Availability: The CFM Market Dollars Program is season-specific, aligning with the market’s operating schedule.

Our Social, environment and economic sustainability priorities:

Low-Zero Waste products

Low or Zero waste should be created at the production or at the consumption level. Vendors are encouraged to use paper bags, compostable bags or to sell reusable bags at their stands. Ideally all waste made at the market itself should be recyclable, reusable or compostable. 

Affordable products

The CFC market strives to be accessible to both students and community members by prioritizing affordability whenever possible. While affordability can mean different things to different people, we prioritize vendors offering reasonably priced food. For crafts vendors, we emphasize our sustainability criteria, with affordability remaining a key secondary consideration.

Non-transformed Food

While we do not require a certification for organic goods and produce,  only vendors that do not use toxic chemicals in the growing process will be accepted. In order to be considered local, the produce sold at the market should be grown at no more than 200km of the borders of the island of Montreal. 

Transformed food

In order to be considered local, the food should be prepared in no more than 200km of the borders of the island of Montreal and use at least 50% of elements produced within the regulations of  the “non-transformed food” section above. 

Non-food items 

In order to be considered local, a reasonable effort to source at least 50% of the material within Quebec’s borders should be made and the items should be transformed within a 200km radius outside the borders of the island of Montreal.

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