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The elephant in the market: Unearthing provincial policy alignments and perceived challenges to grow the impact of the farmers market sector in Nova Scotia, Canada

dc.contributor.authorBibeau, Emily
dc.contributor.copyright-releaseNoen_US
dc.contributor.degreeMaster of Environmental Studiesen_US
dc.contributor.departmentSchool for Resource & Environmental Studiesen_US
dc.contributor.ethics-approvalReceiveden_US
dc.contributor.external-examinerDr. Elizabeth Fittingen_US
dc.contributor.graduate-coordinatorDr. Katherine Sherrenen_US
dc.contributor.manuscriptsNoen_US
dc.contributor.thesis-readerDr. Louis Beaubienen_US
dc.contributor.thesis-supervisorDr. Michelle Adamsen_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-12-15T18:40:17Z
dc.date.available2020-12-15T18:40:17Z
dc.date.defence2020-12-11
dc.date.issued2020-12-15T18:40:17Z
dc.description.abstractFarmers markets (FMs) have identified potential as sustainable forms of economic life. However, they are rarely studied for their contributions to official sustainability policy. This study evaluates how FM activities align with sustainable development policy in Nova Scotia, Canada. Alignments are qualified based on an analysis of three provincial policies and FM public statements. Narrative inquiry is used to explore the challenges FMs face in advancing provincial goals based on interviews with FM organizers. The results suggest that, while FMs do align with multiple sustainability priorities in Nova Scotia, provincial policies do not reflect several key FM activities. The research outcomes highlight the role of FMs as enablers of smaller scale farmers and the need for increased government recognition and support for these actors in order for FMs to progress on provincial goals. This study contributes new insights on the potential role of FMs in shaping a more sustainable future.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10222/80101
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectfarmers marketsen_US
dc.subjectNova Scotiaen_US
dc.subjectlocal food networksen_US
dc.subjectsustainable development policyen_US
dc.subjectgovernmenten_US
dc.titleThe elephant in the market: Unearthing provincial policy alignments and perceived challenges to grow the impact of the farmers market sector in Nova Scotia, Canadaen_US

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