by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 28, 2024 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Nova Scotia is the best at something, and that thing is having the highest rates of food insecurity and poverty out of any province in Canada. Statistics Canada just came out with new findings, and things aren’t great. 28.9% of Nova Scotians are food insecure, the...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 6, 2024 | FMNS News
Position: Research & Programming Support Officer (summer contract) Organization: Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia Cooperative Location: Nova Scotia, work from home About Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia Founded in 2004, Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia is a...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Let’s talk about corporate greed. Welcome to our article series “Why Buy Local”, where we explore perspectives and ideas on why buying local matters. This past winter’s news about Loblaw’s changing their discount sticker policies started a lot of conversations. It’s a...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Uncategorized, Why Buy Local?
Have you ever wondered what supporting your local economy actually means? And what does it really look like in Nova Scotia? Welcome to our article series “Why Buy Local”, where we explore perspectives and ideas on why buying local matters. According to the Centre for...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Not a regular farmers’ market customer? Welcome! Here’s your guide. Find a farmers’ market near you by using our online market map. Make a list before you go if you aren’t used to the bustling environment. Some people find it hard to make...