Why Buy Local? | Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia

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)...

10 Reasons To Shop At A Farmers’ Market

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...

What does food insecurity mean?

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...

Nova Scotia Is The Least Food Secure Province in Canada

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...

Why Buy Local? Reject Corporate Greed

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...

What does supporting your local economy mean in Nova Scotia?

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Market Fresh Blog, Uncategorized, Why Buy Local?

Have you ever wondered what supporting your local economy actually means? And what does it really look like in Nova Scotia? Welcome to our article series “Why Buy Local”, where we explore perspectives and ideas on why buying local matters. According to the Centre for...