by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Feb 5, 2025 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Buying local isn’t just the flavour of the week. Supporting local businesses is essential in both crises and stable times. Building robust local economies ensures we have the necessary infrastructure to meet community needs when challenges arise—because they...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Nov 29, 2024 | Blog, Holidays, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Would you rather give $250 or $22 to the local economy, even when spending the same amount of money? Canadians plan to spend an average of $372.60 on Black Friday shopping. (source) When you purchase from Amazon, 5.8 cents per dollar returns to the local economy....
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Nov 18, 2024 | Market Fresh Blog, Uncategorized
We read this 100-page report on food insecurity by Food Banks Canada so you don’t have to! Let us tell you some key findings in this 1 minute read that will demonstrate why we won’t stop talking about food insecurity. Food Bank Canada’s HungerReport 2024 found: One...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Nov 14, 2024 | Blog, Holidays, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Cover photo by Wolfville Farmers’ Market Guess how much Atlantic Canadians are projected to spend on the upcoming holiday? It’s $904! A survey by Retail Council of Canada also found that Maritimers are the most loyal to big box companies of Canadians. (Source)...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog, Gift Guides, Holidays, Market Fresh Blog
Cover photo by Truro Farmers’ Market. Farmers’ markets in Nova Scotia are not just a haven for fresh produce and quality foods; they also showcase a vibrant array of artisan crafts that reflect the creativity and talent of our local makers. Visitors can...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Recipes, What's In Season
Squash is the star of the Autumn season, with so many colours, shapes and varieties to enjoy. Though we would never turn down a roasted squash side dish or creamy squash soup for cozy dinners, we found ourselves looking for a little more inspiration! Click here for a...
