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!
Guest Post: Why Shop at Farmers’ Markets
by Lori Moore Why Shop at Farmers' Markets? Freshness, nutrition and tasteFarmers market produce is picked at the peak of its ripeness, so you can be sure of maximum nutritional value and optimal flavour. Stock up on in-season fruits and vegetables from the farmers...
The Best Work Week Lunch Recipes for Winter
It's easy to get stuck in a lunch rut, or to make the closest take-out a more than occasional occurrence. Especially during the winter when there is a smaller variety of produce available, it can be hard to find inspiration and get excited about your meal. Allow these...
What’s in Season During the Winter in Nova Scotia?
Many don't associate the winter season with farmers' markets, but contrary to popular belief, we have plenty of farmers' markets open year round. Click here to find a market near you to pick up some of these local goodies. Vegetables Arugula Beets...
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...