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6 Must-Try Rhubarb Recipes

6 Must-Try Rhubarb Recipes

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...
Feeding People, Feeding Communities: An Evaluation of the 2024 Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program

Feeding People, Feeding Communities: An Evaluation of the 2024 Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program

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...
How Farmers’ Markets Can Boost Our Mental Health

How Farmers’ Markets Can Boost Our Mental Health

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...
6 Reasons Why Farmers’ Market Shopping Helps Our Planet

6 Reasons Why Farmers’ Market Shopping Helps Our Planet

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...
Food for all is feasible. What does this mean?

Food for all is feasible. What does this mean?

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...
FMNS 2024 Annual Report

FMNS 2024 Annual Report

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Mar 27, 2025 | Annual Reports, FMNS News

Our 2024 Annual Report is now available. Click here to view the 2024 Annual Report by Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia, which contains: About FMNS Message from the Chair Message from the Executive Director Meet the Team Comings & Goings Membership FMNS...
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