Farmers’ Market News
Here you’ll find news, announcements, resources, and more for the Nova Scotian farmers’ market sector. This is a place where we share important information to build the farmers’ market movement! If you have something you’d like to share, please contact info@farmersmarketsnovascotia.ca
Advancing Local Food Systems in a Pandemic. An Evaluative Summary of the 2020 FMNS Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program
The Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre undertook an extensive evaluation process to capture the impact of our 2020 Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program. To read the full report, please click here!...
June 30, 2021 | Updated COVID-19 Prevention Plan for Nova Scotia’s Farmers’ Market Sector
Nova Scotia began its phased-in Reopening Plan on June 2, 2021. You can find out more about Nova Scotia’s Reopening Plan by clicking here. Phase 3 of the Reopening Plan is effective starting on...
Update on Sampling at Farmers’ Markets
After months of effort, FMNS has finally received word that "modified sampling" is now allowed at public markets. These rules will be enforced by Public Health Officers. *Please note that FMNS does...
June 16, 2021 | Updated COVID-19 Prevention Plan for Nova Scotia’s Farmers’ Market Sector
Nova Scotia began its phased-in Reopening Plan on June 2, 2021. You can find out more about Nova Scotia’s Reopening Plan by clicking here. Phase 2 of the Reopening Plan is effective starting on...
June 11, 2021 | UPDATED Guide to Financial Assistance and Funding Opportunities for Farmers’ Markets and Vendors in Nova Scotia
Guide to Financial Assistance and Funding Opportunities for Farmers’ Markets and Vendors in Nova Scotia To see the full guide, please click here. Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia has updated its...
Job Opportunity: Administrative & Communications Coordinator (1-year contract)
Position: Administrative & Communications Coordinator (1-year contract) Organization: Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia Cooperative Location: Nova Scotia, work from home Report to: FMNS Executive...