The Market Fresh Blog
Video Series Highlights Farmers’ Markets Across Nova Scotia
It can be difficult to get a sense of what happens inside a farmers' market without paying a visit. Chatting with vendors and bumping into friends, the feeling of community and exchange, the sights, the sounds, and (perhaps most importantly) the smells are all part of...
5 Ways to Reduce Waste When Shopping at Farmers’ Market
Farmers' Markets are the perfect place to put waste reducing shopping tips into action. With the ability to connect directly with the maker/producer, customers can share their ideas & feedback for making the farmers' market shopping experience as waste free as...
Which Farmers’ Markets Are Open After Thanksgiving?
Many people forget how many farmers' markets are still open after Thanksgiving. Good news for fall produce lovers — twelve of our member markets are still operating! Antigonish Farmers' Market Cape Breton Farmers' Market Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market Halifax...
Holiday Shopping at the Farmers’ Market
Wreath by Tulipwood at Lunenburg Farmers' Market. With the holidays upon us, local farmers' markets across the province are preparing for the shopping season. Nova Scotia is home to 50 farmers' markets and over 1500 vendors, many of which focus on handmade craft....
Thanksgiving Dinner: A Primer
October is one of the most abundant times of year at your neighbourhood farmers' market. It's a wonderful time to cook for friends and family and come together around a shared table. With Thanksgiving less than a week away, what better time to share a round up of some...
Farmers’ Market Fall Photo Challenge!
The #1 question we get from farmers’ market vendors is: “how do I take better photos?”. With everything else that goes into running a farmers’ market based business, we know how difficult it can be to dedicate time to researching and practicing photography tips. To...
