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!
Reflecting on FMNS’ 20th Anniversary Celebration
Images by East Coast Food Stories On Wednesday, October 9, over 150 buy-local supporters from across Nova Scotia and beyond descended on the Halifax Brewery Market to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia (FMNS). The Brewery Market–housed...
Markets Open After Thanksgiving in 2024
There are many of our member markets open after Thanksgiving weekend! Plan a road trip this Fall to soak up the season. Check each market's social media or website for their opening season and hours, and stay tuned for our list of holiday events coming out soon....
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...