Meet Your Farmer

Meet Your Farmer Sharing the stories of food and farming in Nova Scotia! Nova Scotia farmers proudly provide safe, high quality, fresh products for us to enjoy.

The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture wants to help connect you to the farmers that bring food to your table and other farm products into your home. We want to create prosperous communities that will support farm families now and for many future generations. Bringing you and the farming community together, whenever possible – through events such as Meet Your Farmer, Canada’s Agriculture Day an

d Open Farm Day. Working to build connections, share stories, and showcase the agricultural industry in our province; one event, one post, one picture at a time.

First cut is underway for a lot of farmers across the province! Some great photos and info from Adrian!
06/11/2026

First cut is underway for a lot of farmers across the province! Some great photos and info from Adrian!

Hop aboard for a day celebrating local agriculture and food. Participants will be picked up by bus at the Yarmouth Walma...
06/06/2026

Hop aboard for a day celebrating local agriculture and food. Participants will be picked up by bus at the Yarmouth Walmart parking lot (108 Starrs Rd, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2T5).

From there, we’ll visit three local farms, offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at Nova Scotia’s vibrant agricultural community. A bagged lunch will be provided for all participants.

We will return to the Walmart parking lot for drop-off between 4:00 - 5:00 PM.

Come connect with local producers, learn more about where your food comes from, and enjoy a great day out!

RSVP here:

A family farm is not unlike the living, breathing crops and livestock that are raised on it; it takes balance, care and ...
05/29/2026

A family farm is not unlike the living, breathing crops and livestock that are raised on it; it takes balance, care and discipline to keep it healthy.

On Oultonʼs Poultry Farm, nourished by rich soil of the Annapolis Valley and refreshed by the cool salty winds from the nearby Minas Basin, the farm grows through the collaborative and innovative thinking of its caretakers.

For 26 years, Krista and Thom Oulton have built and developed the business ‘from seed,’ so to speak. Now their son Sam is stepping up to keep the business healthy, vibrant and sustainable.

Read their story here: https://meetyourfarmer.ca/news/raising-the-barn-growing-family-and-fowl-in-the-annapolis-valley/

Saturday Seeding 🌱 What do you have on the go on this beautiful day? ☀️
05/23/2026

Saturday Seeding 🌱

What do you have on the go on this beautiful day? ☀️

What looks like a routine drive behind farm equipment is something very different in practice.What you see: a tractor wi...
05/12/2026

What looks like a routine drive behind farm equipment is something very different in practice.

What you see: a tractor with a slow-moving vehicle sign.
What it means: a vehicle travelling under 40 km/h.

This is your reminder to slow down early, stay patient, and avoid tailgating or following too closely. Operators often cannot see vehicles directly behind them, and unsafe passing decisions create serious risk for everyone on the road.

At 40 km/h, following a slow-moving vehicle for 4 km is only about 6 minutes of your time — a small delay that can make a big difference in keeping everyone safe.

Safety is a two-way street.

Dung beetles may not get much attention, but their impact on soil health and climate resilience is significant.Meet one ...
04/28/2026

Dung beetles may not get much attention, but their impact on soil health and climate resilience is significant.

Meet one of agriculture’s quiet champions 👇
meetyourfarmer.ca/news/a-climate-superhero-the-dung-beetle/

You may have heard that cows can contribute to climate change. But did you know they can also help combat it? By grazing...
04/22/2026

You may have heard that cows can contribute to climate change. But did you know they can also help combat it?

By grazing animals on pasture, they can sequester carbon in the soil through their manure. The continuously growing plants in a pasture also add carbon and cover the soil, protecting that carbon from loss. Sequestering carbon is a major way farms can help fight climate change. There are many practices farmers can use to help in the fight against climate change. You can find out more in our blog post at tinyurl.com/meetyourfarmer.

As we roll into the busy farming season, you’ll be seeing more farm equipment on our roads.While slower speeds can feel ...
04/17/2026

As we roll into the busy farming season, you’ll be seeing more farm equipment on our roads.

While slower speeds can feel frustrating, remember that farmers are out there doing important work—producing quality food and products that we rely on every day and caring for the land for today and for future generations.

At the end of the day, we all share the same goal: getting from Point A to Point B safely.

Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing quick tips through our “What You See vs. What It Means” series to help everyone better understand farm equipment on the road.

🚦 Safety is a two‑way street—and we all have a role to play in making sure everyone gets home safe.

Did you know that with the Nova Scotia Loyal Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Incentive Program, you can get 10% of...
04/10/2026

Did you know that with the Nova Scotia Loyal Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Incentive Program, you can get 10% off your CSA share when you sign up with a participating farm?

Farms listed on the CSA Directory Map are part of the program, making it easy to connect directly with local farmers near you.

When you sign up, you’re investing in your community and supporting local farm businesses – all while enjoying some of the freshest food Nova Scotia has to offer.

Browse the CSA Directory Map to find a participating farm and get started: https://nsfa-fane.ca/csadirectory/

Spring hits differently on the farm. We asked farmers what their favourite part of the season is—and their answers say i...
04/03/2026

Spring hits differently on the farm.

We asked farmers what their favourite part of the season is—and their answers say it all.

What does spring mean to you?🌱

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