Local Farms and COVID-19 : Going Online
Our farms and markets are responding to the health crisis by offering more ways to order online.
We support their efforts to keep local food flowing to Manitoba customers.
As your favourite markets and farms go online, let us keep you updated!
Who We Are
Direct Farm Manitoba is a cooperative which advances the interests of member markets and farmers who market directly to consumers by advocating on their behalf and connecting them to economic opportunities.
News and Announcements
Updated: May 8th, 2020 Farmers’ Markets have been designated by the province as critical services. They are important places for Manitobans to access fresh, local food, while supporting the livelihoods of local farmers and producers. In a time of unrest, they are a vital part of the food supply chain. **As of May 4th, farmers’ markets…
GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND MANITOBA ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS AND FARMERS’ MARKETS —————————————— The governments of Canada and Manitoba will be supporting a project, which will allow local food producers and farmers’ markets to sell their products online, federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen announced…
Join us February 28-29, 2020 in Brandon for the annual Direct Farm Marketing Conference. Learn, connect, and grow as you explore new marketing strategies, investigate emerging trends for your farm business and connect with producers and market coordinators. From breeding cattle for direct marketing purposes to tech tips for direct farm marketers, the conference provides…