Exploring the Impacts of the Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program: A research summary report by Erika Bout

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Aug 22, 2022 | FMNS News, Nourishing Communities Food Bucks Program

In 2021 and 2022, Acadia University honours student Erika Bout undertook an extensive study that explored the impacts of the Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program on participants and their communities. This report serves to highlight some participant experiences...

Feeding Nova Scotians in a Time of Need: An Evaluative Summary of the 2021 FMNS Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 13, 2022 | FMNS News, Nourishing Communities Food Bucks Program

The Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre undertook an extensive evaluation process to capture the impact of our 2021 Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program. To read the full report, please click here! The Executive Summary can be found below.   Executive Summary...

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...

Press release: Farmers’ market “food bucks” program important now more than ever

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Oct 5, 2020 | FMNS News, Nourishing Communities Food Bucks Program, Press Releases

Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia (FMNS) is beyond thrilled by the phenomenal success of year 2 of our province-wide Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Project. The project involves FMNS member farmers’ markets and partner social organizations working together to...

Press Release: Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia Renews its Province-wide Food Bucks Pilot Project

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 26, 2020 | FMNS News, Nourishing Communities Food Bucks Program, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2020 Press Release: Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia Renews its Province-wide Food Bucks Pilot Project Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia (FMNS) is pleased to announce the renewal of a highly successful province-wide project. Our Nourishing...