Tag: Community

Ready, Set…

It’s almost time to order! 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… Continue Reading “Ready, Set…”

NGFM Healthy Living Program

We are excited and proud to introduce the NGFM Healthy Living program! In our County,  there are many families who are food insecure meaning they do not always have enough money to get the food they need, much less have access to quality local… Continue Reading “NGFM Healthy Living Program”

Who’s Up For the Challenge?

Another peak season has arrived at our doorstep. As the weather warms and your farmers crops grow, the Market is bustling with that familiar laughter and neighborhood chatter. This Saturday, we are proud to open our for our 10th peak season! As many of… Continue Reading “Who’s Up For the Challenge?”

NGFM Fun Facts

Did you know? We are a proud member of the Farmers Markets of Nova Scotia?!  What does this mean? 2. We are a non-profit organization Our focus is not on profit, but rather on our vendors and community and ways to improve opportunities for… Continue Reading “NGFM Fun Facts”

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane – Nope, it’s a Super Volunteer!

It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week!   Our volunteers are the unsung heroes. Often in the background so you don’t see them, but you see and experience what they do. There is never enough recognition for the amount of work they do.   We have… Continue Reading “It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane – Nope, it’s a Super Volunteer!”

Check it out!

Check out our new blackboards! This has been on our wish list for a little while and we are super happy to have been surprised with these blackboards, with many thanks to the Town of New Glasgow! These blackboards lived a life in classrooms… Continue Reading “Check it out!”

Shopping Small=BIG Difference

Shop Local, Buy Local, Spend Local, Support Local…we hear all of these things all the time it seems. Local is the new buzzword.  Shopping local has become trendy and popular. You see it in stores, on television, virtually everywhere. But does it ACTUALLY make… Continue Reading “Shopping Small=BIG Difference”

NGFM 2017 in Review

We are just a few days away the from opening the Market for the 2018 winter season. We thought it was a good time to look back at where we’ve been for 2017. Being that you have shown your support for us, we figure… Continue Reading “NGFM 2017 in Review”

Holiday Hours and Markets

The New Glasgow Farmers Market will be open om Friday, November 10th from 4pm until 8pm for a special weeknight Market. We will be closed Saturday, November 11th in observance of Remembrance Day.  Below are the remainder of our Christmas/Holiday Market dates for the… Continue Reading “Holiday Hours and Markets”

Thanks and Giving!

Well, now that the dust has settled and we’ve had time to catch our breath, it’s time for a (very) long overdue Giving Garden post!  We didn’t get the opportunity to thank everyone at the opening so here it is! What started out as… Continue Reading “Thanks and Giving!”