by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 26, 2025 | Market Fresh Blog, Recipes, Uncategorized
If you’re tired of snacking on raw radishes, try these new ideas to bring more life to these beautiful and crunchy vegetables. Butter Dipped Radishes Butter and radish is a match made in heaven! Get the recipe by Honestly Yum here. Cucumber Radish...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 26, 2025 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Recipes
Rhubarb is the best way to ring in the market season. With it’s distinctive and tart flavour, the ways to enjoy it are endless. Here are a few ways to get you started! Easy Rhubarb Compote By far the most versatile way to enjoy rhubarb is with a simple...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 22, 2025 | FMNS News, Nourishing Communities Food Bucks Program
The Centre for Local Prosperity undertook an extensive evaluation process to capture the impact of our 2024 Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program. To read the full report, please click here! The Executive Summary can be found below. Executive Summary The...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 7, 2025 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Photo by New Germany Farmers’ Market We know that carrots can’t cure depression but perhaps one of the most underrated benefits of shopping at farmers’ markets is that it’s good for your mental health. For Canada’s Mental Health Week, we’re 5 sharing...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Apr 17, 2025 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Cover photo by Mabou Farmers’ Market Did you know? Nova Scotia’s farms are 1/3 the size of the national average of 778 acres. [Source] Support small, sustainable farms 75% of farmers selling at farmers’ markets said they use agriculture practices...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Apr 16, 2025 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog
Food for all is feasible. What does this mean, how do we get there, and what do we do about it? We’re in a crisis. In Nova Scotia, almost 1 in 3 people live in food insecurity (source). At the same time, there is lots of food but a very high cost of living. As the...
