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Fall Fun at Farmers’ Olympics
A fun time was had by all at Pugwash Farmers’ Olympics on Saturday October 2, 2021. Games, prizes, music and delicious local food.

Music at the Market
We’ve had quite a season of live music at Pugwash Farmers’ Market this season, thanks to the efforts of Scott Ouderkirk.

Farmers’ Olympics Festival
Back by popular demand, the Wellness Tent’s “Farmers’ Olympics Festival” of outdoor family friendly activities, games, prizes and food is happening Saturday October 2, 2021.

Sustainability Solar Project
The Pugwash Farmers’ Market Association plans to bring a solar installation to the shores of the Northumberland Strait and is running a monthly 50/50 draw to help offset some of the cost.

Beeswax Wraps vs Plastic Wrap
We all use too much plastic! It’s not good for the environment and not good for your pocketbook. In this video, Carol Benjamin recommends using reusable beeswax wraps to keep your food fresh and tasty.

Vermiculture: Worms at Work
Maureen Woodlock of KGB Recycling and ‘Worms at Work’ demonstrates the benefits of using vermiculture to compost vegetable scraps and create the best fertilizer for your garden.

Make a Braided Rug from Old T-Shirts
In this video, Marney Simmons shares a step-by-step method for repurposing old t-shirts to make a beautiful braided rug, perfect for the kitchen or cottage.

Rebuilding from Scratch
Kelly Burgess set out to revamp a shed from scratch using repurposed materials and tapping into the resources in her community. In the process she developed new skills and the confidence to tackle anything!

Fix It, Don’t Pitch It
In this video, Charlotte Fresia shares her good ideas about how to extend the life of a favourite piece of clothing using traditional skills like felting and rug hooking.

Repurposing, A Family Affair
Jennifer Houghtaling and daughter, Kadance Smith, show you how to turn a big old stuffy into terrific little gift pillows, instead of throwing it away!