Linda and David are relatively new to country living and took a leap of faith three years ago when they moved permanently from Halifax to Merigomish. They are both avid gardeners and decided to start a small market garden on their two acre, riverside property. They particularly enjoy growing heirloom vegetables including asparagus, lettuce, basil, garlic and many varieties of tomatoes – all their produce is grown without chemical fertilizers or insecticides.

Linda, who used to be a caterer, is also a keen baker and offers a variety of handmade breads including Olive and Rosemary, Pepper Cheese and Multi Grain Yogurt along with other baked goods and sweets. She also offers an intersting selection of jams, marmalades and chutneys.

La Dolce Terra is a family farm, specializing in tree fruit their orchard yields both antique and modern varieties of apples, pears and plums, dozens of varieties. Fruit trees and seedlings. Ask Jack about custom grafting. They also have a selection of herbs and vegetables great for Mediterranean cuisine. Jack also raises bees for pollination and honey. La Dolce Terra is at the Antigonish Farmers’ Market from July to December. Fruit and honey available at farm gate. Call Jack for arrangements.

A maple syrup producer since 1999 and a farmer all his life, Jason and family produce high quality syrup available in a variety of sizes from 100 ml to 4 L.

They also farm six acres of strawberry fields and have fresh picked strawberries weekly, that are also available at their U Pick Location. The U Pick is located in St Josephs 13 km from Antigonish (watch for signs).Our products can also be found at locations listed below.

Product Availability:

Maple syrup (Year round)
Strawberries (Summer/July)
Zucchini, cucumbers ( Summer )
Pumpkins, gourds (Fall)
U Pick (Seasonal; open times vary)

Other locations Haveracres Products are sold include Bennett’s Market, Highway 7, Antigonish Braemore Co-op, Church St., Antigonish Farmer’s Daughter Country Market, Whycocomagh, as well as Sobey’s in Antigonish and New Glasgow.

Glenhill Farms specialize in Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries.

Sid and family also have a variety of vegetables available including snap peas and beans, sweet corn, cucumbers field and pickling) Squash ( summer and winter) pumpkins and gourds. Glenhill also has a delicious selection of jams, jellies and pickles.

Product Availability:

Strawberries (July)
Raspberries (July 20 – Aug 7)
Blueberries (Aug 14 – Sept 7 (Frozen year round)
Peas (July)
Beans (July (late) Aug)
Cucumbers (Aug)
Pumpkins/ Gourds (Oct)
Squash (Aug)
Winter Squash (Sept – Dec)

All products are also available at the Glenhill Berry Farm: a convenient roadside stop, where you can treat yourself to a homemade strawberry shortcake and other goodies.The Glenhill Berry Farm is also home to a U-Pick operation, and is located 12 miles south of Antigonish on Highway 7.

Naturally grown fruit and veggies, Weekly CSA (Fresh Food Basket), delivery or pickup. Wild Edibles such as Fiddleheads and Chanterelle mushrooms, Homemade pickles, Jams, Jellies, and Sauces. Balsam Fir and White Pine Christmas products such as Wreaths up to 60” diameter, Sprays, Grave Blankets and Pillows, Kissing Balls, Garlands.

GEMMS is a family owned and operated farm in the St Josephs area. Veronica and family believe in farming the old fashioned way, using no chemicals and giving back to the soil.

Not a lot of time? Worried your favorites will be sold before you arrive? Visit Veronica and inquire about her “Baskets of Fresh Food”. She can have your products bagged and ready for pick up on Market Day. She also has a midweek delivery, where her “Baskets of Fresh Food” are delivered to your door or you can pick up at Easting Honey and Bread on the corner of Main Street and Hawthorne in Antigonish.

Along with the produce listed below, GEMMS also produces a unique variety of quality balsam fir products, including dried balsam sachets and pillows, plus I sell Hand dripped beeswax candles and Watkins heritage products.

Our produce includes Culinary Herbs, Spinach, Fresh Salad Greens, Salad Herbs, Swiss Chard, Potatoes, Beets, Turnip Greens, String Beans, Fava Beans, Carrots (as sweet as candy), Parsnip, Turnips, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Fiddleheads, Sprouts, Fresh or Dried Chanterelle Mushrooms, Fiddleheads, Wild Berries ( blueberries, Raspberries, cranberries, blackberries. GEMMS Products are available at the Antigonish Farmers’ Market, Bennetts Market in Antigonish, and at our Farm Gate by appointment.

Forever Green is a mixed farm including beef, hogs, vegetables, grains, forages. It has been a certified organic farm for the last six years.

The Boyles have a selection of organic meat products consisting of various cuts of grass fed beef, select pork cuts and pork/beef sausages. All meat products are processed on location at their provincially inspected meat shop.

A wide selection of vegetables are available, starting early spring with spinach, salad greens, beets greens and green onions, As the growing season progresses expect to see beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, kale, eeks, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, swiss chard and turnip. All produce is picked fresh for the market.

Weekly Mary is busy cooking up a selection of sausage, a must-have for BBQ time and a one-of-a-kind treat at the market. While your enjoying a sausage ask Terry about box orders of meat and produce that can be waiting for you market day. This can also be arranged for other days of the week.

Forever Green products are also available at: “Planet Organic”, Halifax NS. “Chester Organic” Chester NS, and at our farm gate, The Boyle farm is located in Tracadie Antigonish Co. Exit 36 A when traveling East, and exit 37 when traveling West, watch for the Farm Sign.