At Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia we believe that farmers’ markets are the hearts of their communities. They create unique places to:
- buy fresh, local food and artisanal crafts;
- connect face to face with local farmers and artisans;
- grow our local economies;
- foster new businesses;
- learn about the work of local community groups;
- enjoy local entertainment;
- celebrate community;
At FMNS we support farmers’ markets by:
- cooperatively marketing farmers’ markets from across Nova Scotia;
- providing education and training opportunities to farmers’ market managers, vendors and boards of directors;
- offering support and resources to help farmers’ markets evolve and grow;
- undertaking and facilitating research at farmers’ markets;
- creating connections between farmers’ markets and the wider community;
- advocating for Nova Scotia’s farmers’ markets and local food;
- providing assurance to Nova Scotians that they are shopping at authentic farmers’ markets;
