Press Releases | Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia

Our response to No Frills advertisement targeting farmers’ markets

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 25, 2024 | Blog, FMNS News, Press Releases

On Saturday July 20, No Frills sent an advertisement by text to Canadians suggesting that they should skip the line at their local farmers’ market and purchase produce from No Frills stores instead. In a response to our Instagram post critiquing this...

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...

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...

Press release: Nova Scotia’s farmers’ markets open for local business across the province

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 31, 2021 | FMNS News, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2021 Press release: Nova Scotia’s farmers’ markets open for local business across the province [click here for pdf version] Nova Scotia’s farmers’ markets have consistently adapted to constantly shifting COVID-19 health and safety...

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...