by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Dec 3, 2025 | Blog, FMNS News
Executive Director — Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia (FMNS) Salary Range: $65,000–$68,000 annuallyLocation: Nova Scotia (remote with provincial travel)Job Type: Full-time (32 hours/week, as per FMNS full-time classification) Application Deadline: Friday, January 16,...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog
“Focus on food for people: Food is more than a commodity. People’s need for—and right to—food must be at the centre of policies.” These are the words of the farmers who defined food sovereignty at the 2007 International Forum for Food Sovereignty. It is rare these...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Aug 13, 2025 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Photo by Sackville Farmers’ Market “This is absolutely the worst and most stressful year we’ve ever had farming.” – Shelley McDermott, Farmer, TwinAitch Food for Thought The effects of the ongoing drought could have devastating impacts for Nova Scotia’s...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 15, 2025 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Recipes
It’s hot. Here are some no-cook ideas to get your nourished in hot weather. Kimchi Gazpacho Get the recipe here. Greek Salad Bowl Get the recipe by Delish here. Fresh Rolls Get the recipe by Tastes Better From Scratch here. Rainbow...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jun 12, 2025 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Photo by Barrington Farmers’ Market Do you love Nova Scotia’s farms? We’re in a “use them or lose them” situation. In this article, we’re sharing the disheartening numbers on farming in Nova Scotia and what it would look like if we all spent a quarter of our...