The Farmers Market Co-op

The Farmers Market Co-op’s new location on John Street in the heart of the city epitomizes the "Farmers Market" ideal. Independently run, it extends the true spirit of free enterprise and co-operation in the symbiotic nature of co-operatives everywhere - namely that of individual entities working hand in hand with each other to enhance the products and talents of each other to the advantage of all and to the benefit of customers.

Housed in the Headstart Building, The Farmers Market Co-op enjoys a great relationship with the Headstart Administration who have been very accommodating in providing a roomy warehouse space for the market. With no funds from grants or from the City, The Farmers Market Co-op has spent its own funds to renovate and beautify its surroundings with the result that it now exudes a down-home country charm and an easy ambience. Wide aisles make for comfortable traffic flow and a sit-down, eat-in area next to the coffee bar is great for relaxing, having a snack or meeting up with friends. With new vendors joining each week, the future bodes well for expansions which will encompass an additional 2 000 square feet by the fall.

Nick Stam, President of The Farmers Market Co-op is very enthusiastic about the future of the Market and says, "The Farmers Market has had a presence in Moncton for over 80 years and we are continuing a tradition free from political interference. Our market is all about independent vendors catering to loyal customers, the core of which consists of young families and mature adults who live in the surrounding neighbourhoods within walking distance of our location and who love the convenience of being able to purchase quality foodstuffs - meals, breads, cheeses, and desserts as well as quality handmade speciality items. The Farmers Market Co-op enjoys a win/win situation in its relationship with Headstart as their monthly yard sale brings approximately 3 000 people with exposure to our Market and our Market bringing in an equal number of people to their venue. With lots of room for growth and a waiting list of vendors anxious to join the market scene, we look forward to much success in the future."

Indeed, with true entrepreneurial vision, the many talented and enterprising vendors at The Farmers Market Co-op leave no stone unturned in bringing the very best of their product to the people of The Greater Moncton Area each week. Visit them Saturdays from 7 am to 1 pm - you’ll be in for a treat!