ABOUT US
The Haliburton County Farmers’ Market traces its origin to a community meeting in February 2009 initiated by the Local Food Coalition, an association of Haliburton residents advocating for increased availability of healthy locally produced food. From that meeting, a group of dedicated individuals – farmers, potential vendors, community activists, and consumers – identified a location and planned for the first market season the following summer.
The market has brought significant benefits to the community by supporting and nurturing a local food ecosystem. Since its founding, a central principle of the HCFMA has been to give Haliburton producers priority in vendor selection in recognition of the challenges faced by local agriculture. In so doing, the market has stimulated a modest increase in farming and homesteading – a notable achievement given the location of Haliburton on the Canadian Shield. It has also functioned as an incubator for small businesses. The market creates a job by employing a market manager and has contributed a desirable destination for tourists.
Above all, the market has become a fixture in the local culture and a highlight of many people’s summer experience in Haliburton.
our vision
We’re proud of Haliburton’s small farms, proud of the shoppers who support them, and proud of the work we do to create connections among these groups to help ensure that quality, local foods continue to be available to nourish the whole community.
our mission
We envision a thriving and sustainable local food system where healthy and wholesome food is available to everyone in the Haliburton County community.
our values
Facilitate access to products grown in Haliburton County in an environmentally sustainable manner. Promote community health and well-being through education and the growth, production and consumption of wholesome food. Strive for a balance between supporting Haliburton County production and meeting customer needs.
FAQs.
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Dogs are allowed at all three Haliburton County Farmers Market locations. If you bring your dog to the market, please ensure that you both follow the market manners for dogs, or you may be asked to leave.
DOGS ATTENDING THE MARKET MUST:
Never be left unattended in a car.
Be kept on a short non-expandable leash.
Be comfortable walking on a loose leash through a crowd.
Remain relaxed in a large crowd. No stressed-out dogs.
Exhibit self-control when meeting people and other dogs.
Be safely approachable to people of all ages.
Show manners and obedience at vendor tables: Avoid sniffing, licking, or tasting products on or around a vendor’s table.
Not bark excessively.
OWNERS MUST:
Keep dog’s head and tail ends away from vendors’ tables, produce, plants, and all food.
Be prepared with doggy bags and clean up after their dog.
Be respectful of other market-goers and their comfort level with dogs.
Service dogs will be allowed at all of our markets.
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Yes by all means! We love bike riders. It is a great way to visit the market and there are always available areas for storing your bicycle. Bring a big basket to take home your fresh goods!
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Some vendors are equipped to handle credit cards and bank cards, but it is always best to play it safe and bring cash. Smaller bills really help out the vendors.
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Though many of the vendors have bags available, they appreciate it and so does the environment if you bring your own. We also have a “Take a Bag, Leave a Bag” program.
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At each market there are a few growers who offer organic produce. All of the produce is marked accordingly. Great effort is made to supply local, in county produce.
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All parking areas are labeled as such and often times a staff member is on hand to direct you to an open spot.
Contact us.
incredibleHCFMA.gmail.com
(705) 306-4769
Box 846, Minden,
ON - K0M 2K0
