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New research shows Nova Scotian farmers' markets feeding our economy

by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia


 
May 20, 2014 (Halifax, N.S.) – Government officials, tourism experts, agricultural producers, health 
professionals, members of the business community, and local food advocates will gather in 
downtown Halifax this Thursday morning.
 
This diverse group of Nova Scotians are coming together to hear the results of a province-wide farmers' markets economic impact study, the first of its kind in ten years.
 
Cultivating Economy
 
What: A celebratory event for our partners and community marking the release of the 2013 Nova 
Scotia Farmers' Market Economic Impact Study.
 
When: Thursday, May 22nd, 9:30AM - Noon
 
Where: Upper Courtyard of the Brewery Building, home of the Historic Farmers’ Market, at 1496 Lower Water Street in Halifax.
 
Who: Hosted by Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia with guest speakers Mayor Pam Mood, Town of 
Yarmouth; Alan Stewart, Stewart’s Organic Farm; RenĂ©e Lavallee, Feisty Chef; and Gordon Stevens, 
The Uncommon Group. 
 
Speakers, as well as special guests Patricia Bishop (Taproot Farms), Ted Hutten (Hutten Family 
Farm) and Andrew Bishop (Noggins Farm), are available for one-on-one interviews during the 
reception following speeches.
For pre-event interviews, please contact Executive Director Keltie 
Butler. Media is asked to RSVP to fmns@farmersmarketsnovascotia.ca. Media feed is available.
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