Local, fresh & Flourishing
Posted on April 4, 2020 by New Glasgow Farmers Market
So apparently live videos during this time is not our (my) thing! So, we’re following up with a written post to make sure we cover everything I missed! I also, apologize for being a bit of a wreck, but the Market is such a social place, this online thing is hard for us (and clearly me) and we really miss seeing you!
We want to remind people that the NGFM is an independent non-profit co-operative. Like many other non-profit organizations right now, we are doing the best we can with very limited income. We are thrilled to be able to connect our producers with our community and thank Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia and the Department of Agriculture for this opportunity.
Anyhow, onward. The things I covered but you may have missed:
This is the most important thing for us and we take it very seriously. We want you to know that you can shop with confidence.
Low contact and social distancing has become really important. This is something that Farmers Markets have always done and is nothing new. We are straight from producer to consumer. The only people handling a product is the producer and the consumer. There is no added transport or packaging or unnecessary steps and everything will as fresh as it always has been. The only thing new to us, is not being able to have the social atmosphere we all love.
Tables will be disinfected, your orders will be in paper and plastic bags (sorry, no re-usable bags at this time (I know, this sucks too)) we have gloves and of course, lots of hand washing.
Buying and supporting local has never been more important than it is right at this moment. That goes not only for the Farmers Market, but also all of our neighbourhood restaurants, businesses and other non-profit organizations. Keeping that economic flow going, caring and supporting each other is how we’re all going to make it through this as a community.
We recognize this is a huge change in the way people experience the Market and we ask for patience while we adapt to this new way of selling.
We are very excited to serve you and we can’t wait until we can see you again face to face when this is over!
Kristi Russell,
Market Manager
New Glasgow Farmers Market Co-operative
Category: UncategorizedTags: Community, Farmers Market, Farmers markets of Nova Scotia, fresh, online, Online Ordering, Social distancing
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