The Basket Blog
A hub of inspiration for farmers’ market lovers and shoppers. Here you’ll find tons of recipes featuring local ingredients, as well as seasonal food guides, DIY ideas, local gift guides, tips and more!
10 Reasons To Shop At A Farmers’ Market
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 to speak...
What does food insecurity mean?
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...
Nova Scotia Is The Least Food Secure Province in Canada
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...
Why Buy Local? Reject Corporate Greed
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...
What does supporting your local economy mean in Nova Scotia?
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...
15 Ways to Make Buying Local More Sustainable and Support the Community
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 choices on the spot...