by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Oct 17, 2024 | Activities, Market Fresh Blog, Market Information
There are many of our member markets open after Thanksgiving weekend! Plan a road trip this Fall to soak up the season. Check each market’s social media or website for their opening season and hours, and stay tuned for our list of holiday events coming out soon....
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Aug 19, 2024 | FMNS News, Nourishing Communities Food Bucks Program
Flourish Community Development Co-operative undertook an extensive evaluation process to capture the impact of our 2023 Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program. To read the full report, please click here! The Executive Summary can be found below. Executive...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 25, 2024 | Blog, FMNS News, Press Releases
On Saturday July 20, No Frills sent an advertisement by text to Canadians suggesting that they should skip the line at their local farmers’ market and purchase produce from No Frills stores instead. In a response to our Instagram post critiquing this...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 18, 2024 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
There are so many reasons to shop at a farmers’ market! Here are some of our top reasons to consider… Better taste! Local produce is picked when ripe, resulting in better tasting and more nutritious food. Find quality meat and eggs. Embrace the opportunity...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jun 12, 2024 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Trigger warming: mention of suicide. Have you ever wondered what food insecurity actually means? Let’s break it down and explain how it’s measured, who’s at risk, and some of its other effects beyond not having enough to eat. PROOF, an interdisciplinary research...
