The new Farmers market building in Antigonish is getting solar panels, thanks to funding from
Interior of new Antigonish Farmers Market building
the province.
Antigonish MLA Randy Delorey has announced $150,000 in provincial funding for solar panel installation at the new Antigonish Farmers’ Mutual Agricultural Centre.
Opened on August 1st, new building for the Antigonish Farmers’ Market space allows for 80 indoor and 10 outside vendors. A release from the province stated the solar panels will help cover most electricity costs for the new facility on an ongoing basis to reduce operational costs.
The Antigonish Farmers’ Market is a hub for healthy eating, home-grown food, and locally produced arts and crafts. The market now attracts over 1,000 visitors on any given Saturday during the height of the season, offers a mini-market Wednesday evenings, and also offers online shopping.