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Written by John Cook
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Saturdays 8:30am - 1pm
Year -around
340 Keltic Drive
diagonally opposite Coxheath Road
on the former site of W. A. MacLeod
Wholesale in Sydney River
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Written by Coordinator
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 Photo courtesy Rural Delivery
The purpose of the agricultural awareness award is to recognize outstanding contributions in promoting agriculture in the public sector or educational system. The award alternates year to year recognizing groups and individuals. The 2008 award recognized a group fitting the criteria and four nominations were submitted, all of which were farmer's markets.
The award was presented by Paul LaFleche, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Willy Versteeg, President of the Federation, to Charles and Sharon MacDonald, who received the award on behalf of the market. |
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Written by FMNS Media
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The Cape Breton Farmers’ Market has a unique advantage for producers who sell prepared foods at the market – a shared certified kitchen. Built into the market’s new location on Keltic Drive and open since June, the kitchen has been popular with several chefs who are happily cooking on location.
“It’s been incredible for us,” says Eileen MacNeil of Diva Delights, who makes fishcakes and beans, as well as a chicken dish and international treats such as Indian somosas and Lebanese phatires. “I sell out every week,” she says proudly, adding that she has even tried Italian sandwiches on a panini press.
“Having access to the kitchen at the market makes things easier. I cook it all there and transfer it to my fridge at the market,” says MacNeil who has been cooking for the market for three years. “I had to juggle my schedule and drag my supplies. Now, I take it and leave it at my booth.” MacNeil enjoys preparing take-out meals that are popular on Friday evenings at the market. “Customers can take home good quality nutritious meals.” |
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Written by Sharon MacDonald
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On Sunday, August 24th, 2008, a huge provincial Incredible Picnic will happen at twelve locations throughout this province. In Cape Breton, this event will be held at the historic Petersfield Provincial Park, located on Murphy Road in Westmount. There will be tent coverage in case of rain, but surely the heavens will shine! There'll be a wide assortment of local foods and beverages available for purchase, but tables will be available as well for those who choose to bring their own picnic lunches. Also available will be entertainment, fun and frolic for all ages. You are invited to adopt the word "locavore" to describe your promotion of food that is locally produced. The provincial Department of Agriculture & Fisheries, together with Select Nova Scotia will be sponsors of this event and will provide facilities and prizes. Cape Breton Farmers' Market vendors will be well represented at this Incredible Picnic. Come one, come all!
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