by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Nov 29, 2024 | Blog, Holidays, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Would you rather give $250 or $22 to the local economy, even when spending the same amount of money? Canadians plan to spend an average of $372.60 on Black Friday shopping. (source) When you purchase from Amazon, 5.8 cents per dollar returns to the local economy....
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Nov 18, 2024 | Market Fresh Blog, Uncategorized
We read this 100-page report on food insecurity by Food Banks Canada so you don’t have to! Let us tell you some key findings in this 1 minute read that will demonstrate why we won’t stop talking about food insecurity. Food Bank Canada’s HungerReport 2024 found: One...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Nov 14, 2024 | Blog, Holidays, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Cover photo by Wolfville Farmers’ Market Guess how much Atlantic Canadians are projected to spend on the upcoming holiday? It’s $904! A survey by Retail Council of Canada also found that Maritimers are the most loyal to big box companies of Canadians. (Source)...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog, Gift Guides, Holidays, Market Fresh Blog
Cover photo by Truro Farmers’ Market. Farmers’ markets in Nova Scotia are not just a haven for fresh produce and quality foods; they also showcase a vibrant array of artisan crafts that reflect the creativity and talent of our local makers. Visitors can...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Recipes, What's In Season
Squash is the star of the Autumn season, with so many colours, shapes and varieties to enjoy. Though we would never turn down a roasted squash side dish or creamy squash soup for cozy dinners, we found ourselves looking for a little more inspiration! Click here for a...
