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We’re really excited to spread the word that the St. John’s Farmers’ Market (SJFM) is open and flourishing until Dec. 17th this year! It’s the first year that they’re running right through December so be sure to tell your friends! [...] Continue reading St. John’s Farmers’ Market extended to Dec. 17 
It’s harvest season! Farmers, bakers, cooks, craft and artisan vendors, organizers and volunteers have been busy creating the best of what NL has to offer. Pick a Saturday and go enjoy! Check out this listing of farmers’ market locations and times across the province. [...] 
Locally the Stephenville Lions Club is actively doing their part in addressing food security and human health issues by promoting and supporting a growing community garden and by operating a community market. [...] Continue reading Community garden and market flourishing in Stephenville 
St. John’s Farmers’ Market Manager PositionResponsible to the St. John’s Farmers’ Market Board of Directors, the St. John’s Farmers’ Market Manager plays an integral role in the operation of the farmers’ market. The individual in the position is responsible for the week to week operations of the market, including but not limited to working with market vendors and other internal and external stakeholders. The Market Manager also works closely with the Board. See the full position description. [...] 
n recent years Newfoundland & Labrador has experienced an incredible growth in Farmers’ Markets across the province. This past season saw 10 full- and part-time Farmers’ Markets operate in communities spanning St. John’s to Fogo to Stephenville. Join us for this exciting teleconference to learn about Farmers’ Markets in Newfoundland and Labrador [...] Continue reading Farmers’ Markets Teleconference- Making Connections The provincial Harvest Celebration last weekend was a great success! But that certainly doesn’t mean that the agricultural community is taking a break now. Producers, farmer’s markets and community gardens province-wide are bustling with their harvests, and fall fair organizers are busy putting together many more events. This coming week is absolutely hopping with harvest celebrations! Below is information on what’s going on in Stephenville, Harbour Grace, and Torbay. And like we mentioned in the last post, there’s a schedule of events from Agrifoods that can keep you up to speed on where to [...] Save the dates of Sept. 16-19 if you’re in the Torbay area because you’re not going to want to miss the provincial Agrifoods & Garden Show 2010 Harvest Celebration! This annual event showcases NL’s agricultural merits with fall fair activities, a farmer’s market, petting farm, healthy cooking displays, and booths from organizations across the province. Keep an eye out there for the NL Agricultural Historical Society showcasing root cellars! Check out the poster for the event here: And if you’re not nearby enough to go to that harvest celebration, there are still lots of others happening across [...] Continue reading Agricultural Celebrations across Newfoundland & Labrador! This past weekend was an exciting one – Saturday, June 6th, 2009 marked the first Farmers’ Market of the second season for the St. John’s Farmers’ Market, and the first Farmers’ Market of the first season for the West Coast Farmers’ Market in Corner Brook . 90% of the fresh vegetables available in Newfoundland & Labrador are imported, leaving only 10% produced locally. Major Wholesalers have indicated that due to this reliance on imported foods, the province would only have a 2-3 day supply of perishable vegetables in the [...] Continue reading Farmers’ Markets: Increasing Local Food Production & Consumption |
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