A true farmers’ market, is a market at which the majority of the vendors must be primary producers who grow 100% of what they sell. Our goal is to always have 60% or more.

About Us

  • Our Mission.

    Our mission is to maintain a true “farmers' market” by ensuring that the majority of vendors are local primary producers who sell what they grow or raise.

  • Our Goals.

    1. Economic sustainability

    2. Community development

    3. Environmental stewardship

  • Governance

    The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market is governed by the Peterborough Regional Farmers Network (PRFN) - a registered Not-for-Profit Corporation. Our day-to-day operations are the responsibility of Farmers’ Market Steering Committee.

  • Regional

    Regional starts with products produced or raised within Peterborough County. For products unavailable within the County, the PRFM widens its definition of regional producers to neighbouring counties and townships.

Meet the team

The Market Steering Committee is looking for new members to join us. If you are interested in joining a group of passionate individuals who strive to make the market more fun, diverse, and inclusive, then we want to hear from you! If you are interested, please send a one page letter of interest and a resume to

info@ptboregionalfarmersmarket.com

The Steering Committee

The Farmers’ Market Steering Committee (FMSC) oversees the operation of the farmers’ market using their Terms of Reference and the PRFM Mandate, as provided by the PRFN.

The FMSC consists of at least three community members, with relevant skills; two farmer vendors and one non-farmer vendor.

The chair or co-chairs (approved by the PRFN Board of Directors) facilitate monthly meetings and vote only in case of a tie, when voting is necessary. 

At least one FMSC member attends PRFN Board meetings in order to maintain good communication channels and working relationships.

The FMSC consults with vendors, community members, customers, government organizations, elected officials and other relevant stakeholders, in order to govern and operate the farmers’ market in a fair, transparent and inclusive manner.

The FMSC is responsible for hiring a market administrator. The FMSC and the market administrator follow policies, rules and regulations, and the mission statement of the farmers' market. Rules and regulations are reviewed annually.

Important Definitions

  • Regional– PRFM uses a tiered definition of Regional. Priority will be given to vendors of products produced or raised within Peterborough County. For products unavailable within the County, the PRFM will widen its definition of regional producers to neighbouring counties and townships as needed.

  • Primary Producer/Farmer - a market vendor who is actively involved in the production and harvesting of 100% of the agricultural products they offer for sale

  • Farmers’ Market - a true farmers’ market, according to the Food Premises Regulation of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act, “is a market at which greater than 50% of the vendors (i.e. 50% +1) must be producers of farm products who are primarily offering for sale their own products.” The PRFM will aim to always have 60 percent primary producers who grow 100 percent of the agricultural product they are selling

Meet the Team

  • Lexi Kolt-Wagner

    CO-CHAIR

  • Andy Potter

    CO-CHAIR DESIGN

  • Dorothy Howardgill

    TREASURER

  • Rosemary Attard

    MEMBER

  • Astrid Manske

    MEMBER

  • Erin Bodashefsky

    MEMBER

  • Paul Norris

    MEMBER

  • Nessa Hayes

    STAFF MEMBER

Peterborough Regional Farmers Network (PRFN)

The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market (PRFM) and The Peterborough Wednesday Farmers Market (PWFM) are governed by the Peterborough Regional Farmers Network (PRFN), which is a registered not-for-profit corporation with a mandate to:

  • Advocate for regional food sovereignty, fair marketplaces, and policies at all levels of government and civil society that support farming businesses

  • Promote and support collaborative relationships

  • Inter-connect farmers to build an inclusive agricultural and business community

  • Research and develop best practices for agricultural production, distribution, and marketing

  • Consult with farmers and community stakeholders to identify, develop, and review projects and goals that support the local food system