by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jun 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
I know, I really butchered the title using a meat pun didn’t I? But let’s talk about local meat. The local food movement continues to grow and gain momentum as everyone from chefs to school children, families to new entrepreneurs, re-acquaint themselves with the...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jun 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Cabot Trail, world-class golf courses, beautiful beaches, historic sites, amazing music, great people – these are just a small handful of Cape Breton’s qualities that draw people in to visit from all over the world and what makes the locals want to stay on the...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jun 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Young Farmers Weigh In On The Future of Farming in Nova Scotia June 7, 2016 (Halifax, N.S.) – Last month, the Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia (FMNS) interviewed a selection of current and new farmers about the future of farming in Nova Scotia and...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | Jun 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Welcome and thank you for taking a closer look at this job opportunity. We are looking for someone to join our summer office team. We work from the office most days but also get out into our community for programming, meetings and to create and collect marketing...
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Kale has become a well-known and well-loved staple for farmers’ market goers and health-conscious shoppers. We can’t deny that kale is a mainstay in the farmers’ market world; it is a nutritious green vegetable with a lot to offer in terms of flavor and texture....
by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia | May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
A recent survey done by the University of Manitoba shows that 55% of new farmers in Atlantic Canada are women! We spoke to 3 young female farmers to learn more about what it’s like to pursue a career in farming here in Nova Scotia. Courtney, Jocelyn and Susan...
