Author Archives: rhopkins

 
Dear Rowena,
Our RDA in Prettysville have decided that the best thing to revitalize our downtown area would be to start a farmers’ market. We feel that our community would be really supportive, particularly given that there are several really successful farmers’ markets in neighboring towns that members of our [...]

All (members and non-members) are welcome to attend!

When? November 1st, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Where? at the NEW Wolfville Farmers’ Market Location!
(In the interest of fairness, the spring 2012 AGM will be held in the NE of the province)

Program
(9:30 to 11:45 Member meeting (FMNS program and financial updates etc) – For members only)

11:45 to [...]

Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia is a cooperative of 22 farmers’ markets from Cape North to Yarmouth. We provide marketing, training and technical support to our members as well as managing projects.
The Executive Director of Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia will be taking approximately 6 months of maternity leave from early November 2011 and needs [...]

Last August, The Wolfville Farmers’ Market held a ‘Farmers’ Market Songs’ event, and 11 local artists/groups each wrote a song in honour of their beloved Wolfville Farmers’ Market. The performances that night were recorded, and after a long process (Thanks to Andy and Ariana for putting it together), the recordings are now available for purchase! [...]

 
“Dear Rowena,
we have a fabulous, thriving weekend farmers’ market and want to take the opportunity to build even more community around our market. We have asked a number of community groups if they want to make use of our space at a reduced cost. This both fits our mandate and would [...]

What’s better than delicious food? How do you get the best tasting food? Easy. You get the ingredients fresh and local, and let a region’s flavours speak for themselves. I’m going local, in an attempt to discover the potential of Halifax, Nova Scotia’s true flavours, while feeling good about increasing local [...]