9th international public markets conference - julie chaisson
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JULIE CHAISSON
Celebrating Local: Strengthening and Preserving Local Food Culture through
Public Markets
Executive Director Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
Local Food and Local Food Culture
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
A Unique Story
“The oldest continuously operating Farmers’ Market in North America” – Established 1750
Welcome to the Halifax Seaport
Nova Scotia’s Only 7 Day Market
Home to Over 25o Local
Businesses
What Does Local Contribute
1 DAY = $20M in Annual Sales vs
7 DAYS = $40.5M in Annual Sales
What is our Impact?
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