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We share stories, tips and trends about the mobile farmers' market industry. Inspiring communities around the world to increase healthy food access, address food deserts and battle food insecurity with the use of a mobile market vehicle.

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How Food Affects Our Nation’s Health. The Impact of…

Is it weird to think of food as medicine? Definitely not. The foods we consume affect our health more than you might think. Some...

Frederic Laforge
Feb 22, 2022 5 min read

What the Blue Zones Teach Us About Healthy Living…

There’s an interesting phenomenon happening in five small pockets of the world. Researchers call these areas the ‘Blue Zones’.1 We’re talking about the happiest...

Frederic Laforge
Feb 14, 2022 5 min read

Why We Can’t Let Mobile Farmers’ Markets Fail and…

Running a mobile farmers’ market is hard. We should know. We did it for several years. Trying to balance costs, handling fresh produce, marketing,...

Frederic Laforge
Feb 10, 2022 6 min read

The GoFarm Approach to Creating a Strong and Sustainable…

*This is the first article in our three-part Inspiring Changemaker 2022 Series, where we highlight the amazing work of some of our incredible clients...

Lorraine Dufour
Feb 8, 2022 6 min read

The Farmers’ Truck Journey: The Road to Fresh, Accessible…

The Farmers’ Truck started as a way to bring healthy local produce to the people of Moncton, New Brunswick. We wanted to reconnect people...

Frederic Laforge
Feb 3, 2022 5 min read

Choosing a Vehicle Part 2: The Mobile Produce Bus

This is the second article in our three-part series about choosing the best type of vehicle for your mobile farmers’ market. In this article,...

Frederic Laforge
Jan 31, 2022 5 min read

Choosing a Vehicle Part 3: The Farmers’ Market Trailer

This is the last article in a 3-part series about choosing the best type of vehicle for your mobile farmers’ market. Check out our...

Frederic Laforge
Jan 17, 2022 5 min read

Sara Bernal: Using Urban Farming to Increase Food Security…

Meet a woman whose drive, passion, and creativity are creating a lasting impact in the urban neighborhoods of West Sacramento. She is to food...

Frederic Laforge
Dec 29, 2021 5 min read

Choosing a Vehicle Part 1: The Mobile Fruit and…

This is the first article in a 3-part series about choosing the best type of vehicle for your mobile farmers’ market. In this article,...

Frederic Laforge
Dec 29, 2021 5 min read

Why Chronic Disease and Obesity Make COVID-19 Worse, and…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began almost 2 years ago, our food supply system has been turned upside down. It’s a lot harder to access...

Lorraine Dufour
Dec 28, 2021 5 min read