by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Oct 21, 2024 | Blog, FMNS News, Market Fresh Blog
Images by East Coast Food Stories On Wednesday, October 9, over 150 buy-local supporters from across Nova Scotia and beyond descended on the Halifax Brewery Market to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia (FMNS). The Brewery Market–housed...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Oct 17, 2024 | Activities, Market Fresh Blog, Market Information
There are many of our member markets open after Thanksgiving weekend! Plan a road trip this Fall to soak up the season. Check each market’s social media or website for their opening season and hours, and stay tuned for our list of holiday events coming out soon....
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jul 18, 2024 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
There are so many reasons to shop at a farmers’ market! Here are some of our top reasons to consider… Better taste! Local produce is picked when ripe, resulting in better tasting and more nutritious food. Find quality meat and eggs. Embrace the opportunity...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jun 12, 2024 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Trigger warming: mention of suicide. Have you ever wondered what food insecurity actually means? Let’s break it down and explain how it’s measured, who’s at risk, and some of its other effects beyond not having enough to eat. PROOF, an interdisciplinary research...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 28, 2024 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Nova Scotia is the best at something, and that thing is having the highest rates of food insecurity and poverty out of any province in Canada. Statistics Canada just came out with new findings, and things aren’t great. 28.9% of Nova Scotians are food insecure, the...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?
Let’s talk about corporate greed. Welcome to our article series “Why Buy Local”, where we explore perspectives and ideas on why buying local matters. This past winter’s news about Loblaw’s changing their discount sticker policies started a lot of conversations. It’s a...
