by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 22, 2025 | FMNS News, Nourishing Communities Food Bucks Program
The Centre for Local Prosperity undertook an extensive evaluation process to capture the impact of our 2024 Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program. To read the full report, please click here! The Executive Summary can be found below. Executive Summary The...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 7, 2025 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Photo by New Germany Farmers’ Market We know that carrots can’t cure depression but perhaps one of the most underrated benefits of shopping at farmers’ markets is that it’s good for your mental health. For Canada’s Mental Health Week, we’re 5 sharing...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Apr 17, 2025 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Cover photo by Mabou Farmers’ Market Did you know? Nova Scotia’s farms are 1/3 the size of the national average of 778 acres. [Source] Support small, sustainable farms 75% of farmers selling at farmers’ markets said they use agriculture practices...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Apr 16, 2025 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog
Food for all is feasible. What does this mean, how do we get there, and what do we do about it? We’re in a crisis. In Nova Scotia, almost 1 in 3 people live in food insecurity (source). At the same time, there is lots of food but a very high cost of living. As the...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Mar 27, 2025 | Annual Reports, FMNS News
Our 2024 Annual Report is now available. Click here to view the 2024 Annual Report by Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia, which contains: About FMNS Message from the Chair Message from the Executive Director Meet the Team Comings & Goings Membership FMNS...
