It's an exciting time for the RFM, as it is a time of transition and growth. We face many challenges, but thankfully the Members of the RFM are flexible and team oriented. They strive to provide a happy and  relaxed Market atmosphere for their visitors despite the many stresses they face daily. Many vendors work 16 to 18 hours a day throughout the Summer season which shows an impressive work ethic and charitable attitude.

The RFM will continue to sponsor events like the Saskatoon Pie Festival and the Corn Festival that raise thousands of dollars for non-profit organizations such as Regina Home Economics for Living and the Canadian Cancer Society. They will continue their generosity by donations to families less fortunate during the holidays. Farmers traditionally help each other out in their communities with seeding and harvests, and this giving nature extends to the Market.

By 2012 Regina can expect to see a two block Farmers' Market of 120 to 130 vendors. This will be the largest Farmers' Market in Saskatchewan and the proud showcase of the rural-urban connection. New Provincial Farmers' Market Health Guidelines expected this year will encourage new cultural foods from home kitchens. You can expect to see a diversified RFM, where you can find everything you need without having to go to the grocery store. The RFM will have many new vendors which means we are currently on the search for a larger indoor location for the spring and fall. The RFM intends to find space in Downtown Regina if at all possible maintaining a consistent venue for Downtown office workers and residents to get local foods all year. In the future, if even more space is needed and the Market continues to grow, the City may offer 1900 Block Lorne Street. This would extend the Market space to an incredible three blocks and make it the place to be in Regina!

If you ask Rose Fishley today what she thinks of her 35 years in the Market, she'll say that she has seen many changes over the years. She has served many times as an RFM Board Member, even serving as President of the organization. She has often been the voice of reason that the Market Manager could turn to for advice, straight talk, and encouragement. "I am honoured to know such Members as Rose and Stuart Fishley. I am honestly so inspired by their tenacity and will. The kind of work they do is not easy on the body, but they have notable spirit that you can't help but admire. It is these traits you will see up and down the Market streets. They have set the bar high with their long attendance, and their ability to make close friendships with the other Members. It is Members like these that make me and the RFM Board work even harder for a better Market for all Members and Regina. We will always reflect on our past and our deep meaning to Regina. We will look to a more assured future as a traditional organization serving a modern community. Congratulations Rose, Stuart, and the Regina Farmers' Market family on your 35th Anniversary." said Ada Bennett.