Farmers’ Markets of NS is going to the United Nations!

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 20, 2021 | Blog, FMNS News, Market News, Press Releases

We’re heading to Italy! Our Executive Director Justin Cantafio will be one of three Canadian delegates sent to the United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit 2021 pre-summit in Rome from July 23 to July 28, 2021. Justin will be participating in several meetings during...

July 19, 2021 | Updated COVID-19 Prevention Plan for Nova Scotia’s Farmers’ Market Sector

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 20, 2021 | COVID-19 Directives, FMNS News, Resources for Markets, Resources for Vendors

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 4 of the Reopening Plan is effective starting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Relevant changes to health and safety...

July 14, 2021 | Updated COVID-19 Prevention Plan for Nova Scotia’s Farmers’ Market Sector

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 14, 2021 | COVID-19 Directives, FMNS News, Resources for Markets, Resources for Vendors

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 4 of the Reopening Plan is effective starting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Relevant changes to health and safety...

2021 Employee Health Benefits Package for FMNS Members

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 13, 2021 | Blog, FMNS News, Resources for Markets, Resources for Vendors

Did you know that as a member of the Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia (FMNS) Cooperative, you’re able to take advantage of a unique Employee Benefits Package designed specifically for self-employed farmers’ market vendors and/or farmers’ market-based businesses with 1...

Press release: Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia significantly grows its “food bucks” program for 2021

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 2, 2021 | FMNS News, Nourishing Communities Food Bucks Program, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2021 Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia (FMNS) is beyond thrilled to announce the launch of its 2021 Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program. This province-wide program, now in its third year, involves FMNS member farmers’ markets and...

Advancing Local Food Systems in a Pandemic. An Evaluative Summary of the 2020 FMNS Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 2, 2021 | FMNS News, Nourishing Communities Food Bucks 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! The Executive Summary can be found below. Executive Summary The...