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Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia AGM April 12th 9:30 to 4pm in Truro

[ April 12, 2011; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] This years’ AGM will be held on April 12th at the Firestation in Truro which is located at 165 Victoria Street, Truro Link to map Parking is around back, next to Colchester Historical Museum.

Our theme for the year is ‘A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats’

PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHO FROM YOUR MARKET WILL BE ATTENDING

If [...]

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Eating Locally in the Winter

Although many farmers’ markets in Nova Scotia are seasonal, there are a number of farmers’ markets that are open year round, offering storage vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, kale and squash as well as sprouts, eggs, meats, fish and prepared foods.
Check out the following farmers’ markets for a local menu! :-

Wolfville Farmers’ Market
Lunenburg Farmers’ Market
The [...]

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Fall Meeting, November 8th – Save the Date!

[ November 8, 2010; 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] This year the Fall meeting of FMNS will be held at the new Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market on November 8th from 9:30am to 4pm.

All Maritime farmers’ markets are welcome to attend the afternoon sessions (1-4pm), though space is limited and attendance will need to be confirmed in advance (FMNS member markets will all be [...]

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Eat Local for Thanksgiving Contest

Select Nova Scotia are challenging you to incorporate more Nova Scotia grown ingredients into your Thanksgiving meal!
Tell us about your local feast for a chance to win a basket of local food goodies. Or visit the Select Nova Scotia booth at the Maritime Fall Fair Oct 7 – 11, 2010 to fill in a ballot. [...]

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First Annual Valley Pumpkin Fest inc Wolfville Pumpkin Palooza

[ October 22, 2010; ] The Valley Pumpkin Fest attracts locals and visitors alike with festivites stretching across the Valley, kicking off this year with a launch at Historic Churchill House in Hantsport on September 30th and including key events such as a celebration of 25 years of the Kentville Harvest Festival and it’s Pumpkin People beginning October 3rdand Windsor’s [...]

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Spirit of Nova Scotia, Local Food Award

Congratulations to the Lunenburg Farmers’ Market for winning the Spirit of Nova Scotia, Local Food Award, 2010!

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Windsor Farmers’ Market – Sampling Event this Friday September 24th from 4-8 PM

[ September 24, 2010; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Various delectable treats and other products will be available for you to try from a variety of vendors, including:
• Snap Dragon Bakery and Café sampling cookies and square
• South Field Organics is a certified organic mixed vegetable operation in Brooklyn. This week YOU can sample Just Us! Hot Chocolate.
• Lilies of the Valley will give [...]

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Happy 30th Birthday Truro Farmers’ Market!

Truro Farmers’ Market turns 30 this year!
Join them on Saturday September 18th, from 9am, for a day of family fun, cutting the birthday cake and exciting news about the future of the Truro Farmers’ Market.
For more information visit http://www.trurofarmersmarket.com/
 

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