About the market
Community, Food and Education
The McGill Farmers' Market is a weekly market and a gathering spot for students, faculty, and community members to discover healthy, local and sustainably produced foods. With more than ten local suppliers, the Market provides the opportunity for downtown residents to connect to the agricultural community of Quebec. Products include organic produce, homemade preserves, baked goods and breads, honey, fair-trade coffee and teas, eggs, maple products, and more.
Our story
2008: RETHINK CONFERENCE
The idea of the Market was explored during the Rethink Conference in 2008, which is hosted annually by the Environment Committee and provides an opportunity to discuss and prioritize environmental issues at McGill. The Market was formed using an ad-hoc method, drawing on support from students, faculty, and staff.
2009: THE FIRST MARKET
The first Market took place in Fall 2009 in Three Bares Park. It’s first student coordinators were Reva Eskinazi and Cynthia Beaudry. In 2010, the Market moves from Three Bares Park to McTavish Street, establishing weekly operating hours on Thursdays from 12-5p.
2011: INCEPTION OF CSA PROGRAM
In 2011, the McGill Farmers’ Market launches its first Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. The Market offered twenty baskets to students, faculty, and staff. After a successful first year, the Market doubles the number of baskets offered through our CSA program in 2012.
2015: THE KOHLRABI COLLECTIVE
Market Coordinator, Matthew McCormick, undertakes an applied student research project that leads to the inception of the Kohlrabi Collective. The Collective seeks to establish self-reinforcing partnerships and overcome group challenges through collaboration between the Market, Organic Campus, and MSEG. At the 6th Annual Catalyst Awards, the Kohlrabi Collective is recognized by the McGill Office of Sustainability with the Catalyst Award for Student Research.
Our team
Siya Pandit (she/they)
PROMOTIONS & OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Hello!! My name is Siya and I am this year’s Promotion and Outreach Coordinator. I volunteered for the market last year and fell in love with it, which is why I am super excited to be even more involved this coming season!
Ben Sauve (he/him)
Finance COORDINATOR
Hello! My name is Ben. I am this year’s Finance Coordinator. I’ve worked with many non-profits with their finances and I adored the market last fall season. It’s an honour to continue operating such a wholesome tradition.
Roxy Maxfield (she/her)
Market Coordinator
Hi!! My name is Roxy and I am one of the Market Coordinators this year!! I have a passion for sustainable/ local production and consumption systems and I am really looking forward to be a part of this market!
Ella Engberg (she/her)
Market Coordinator
Hi! My name is Ella and I am one of the Market Coordinators this year! I’ve worked at several farms and gardens, and I’m excited to get to connect vendors and students at the market. See you there!
Our stakeholders
Amelia Brinkerhoff, Sustainability Strategist at the McGill Office of Sustainability
Brian Karasick, Senior Campus Planner at Campus Space & Planning
Dr. Caroline Begg, Faculty Lecturer and Director of Stage, Farm Management and Technology Program
Dr. Vikram Bhatt, Professor of Architecture
Oliver De Volpi, Executive Chef at McGill Food & Dining Services
Mary Hendrickson-Nelson, Faculty Lecturer and Dietetics Stage Clinical Coordinator