Farm Focus

Farm Focus - NB-NL-NS-PEI

Series on locally produced food kicks off at Orwell Corner

When Tom LeClair heard about the efforts of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB) to reduce world hunger, he wanted to create awareness in his own province.

NB-NL-NS-PEI in images

(Photo: Sally Cole/The Guardian)
Orwell Corner farmer Scott Taylor works the land with the help of his faithful team of horses,...
(The Weather Network graphic)
The Weather Network is forecasting a typical Canadian summer with higher than normal...
Farmer Johns Herbs summer savory tea line.
(Photo: Belle Hatfield/The Vanguard)
Market manager Nikki Telford (centre) shares the news with vendors Weez Colburn and Ruth...
(Photo: Jeff Harper/Metro Halifax)
The inside of the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market.
(Photo: Raissa Tetanish/Truro Daily News)
Connie Murray, a dairy farmer in North River, Nova Scotia and Gary Burley visited twins that...

Other news

Bring on the heat

May 29, 2013 - 11 h 55

[Amherst, NS] – It’s shaping up to be a great summer for outdoor enthusiasts, but not so good for farmers and those who rely on the rain.

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Canadian Hurricane Centre tells Atlantic provinces to prepare for active season

May 29, 2013 - 11 h 53

[Halifax, NS]– The Canadian Hurricane Centre is backing U.S. predictions of an active season this year, telling residents in the Atlantic provinces they should prepare.

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From the farm to Main Street

May 29, 2013 - 11 h 50

[Parrsboro, NS] – It’s not everywhere that you find a street decorated with ballet dancers, penny-farthings and an old barbershop. Nowhere except Parrsboro (Nova Scotia) will you find that and more created from recycled farm equipment.

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Northville planting day—the old-fashioned way

May 29, 2013 - 11 h 47

Volunteers and friends of the Northville Farm Heritage Centre were out in the field May 18 to usher in another season of farming the old-fashioned way.

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More chefs added to Fall Flavours kitchen

May 29, 2013 - 11 h 43

When it comes to Fall Flavours, the more cooks in the kitchen, the better.

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Market finds new home and community partner

May 29, 2013 - 11 h 41

The Mahone Bay Area Farmers' Market has found a new location and a strong community partner in the Blockhouse School Project. Starting this week, the Nova Scotia market welcomed visitors to its new location at 63 School Road in Blockhouse.

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Cold weather lengthens tulip season

May 23, 2013 - 15 h 32

[Stratford, PEI] – Cool weather during the past month has been good news for the Points East U-pick tulip field here (Stratford, Prince Edward Island).

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The tides of change at Jost Vineyards

May 23, 2013 - 15 h 20

[Malagash, NS]-Music, local seafood and the launch of the award-winning Tidal Bay 2012 vintage wine created a festive atmosphere Saturday (May 18) at Jost Vineyards (in Malagash, Nova Scotia).

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Maritime Angus Field Day

May 23, 2013 - 15 h 18

The Maritime Angus Field Day will be held in Truro and Bible Hill, Nova Scotia June 14-15.

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Learning about mushrooms

May 23, 2013 - 15 h 16

[Wallace, NS]-What do an Oyster, Lion’s Mane and Shiitake all have in common? According to microbiologist David Boyle, they are all types of mushrooms.

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