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Farmers are struggling in Nova Scotia. Here is the data!

Farmers are struggling in Nova Scotia. Here is the data!

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jun 12, 2025 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Why Buy Local?

Photo by Barrington Farmers’ Market Do you love Nova Scotia’s farms? We’re in a “use them or lose them” situation. In this article, we’re sharing the disheartening numbers on farming in Nova Scotia and what it would look like if we all spent a quarter of our...
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...
Why we’re no longer saying “buying local is more important now than ever”

Why we’re no longer saying “buying local is more important now than ever”

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...
Buy Local vs Black Friday: A Thought Experiment

Buy Local vs Black Friday: A Thought Experiment

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....
What if we spent 10% of our holiday budget locally?

What if we spent 10% of our holiday budget locally?

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)...
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