February is Apple Month in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia apples have been a world favorite since the days of the tall ships. To give this Nova Scotia fruit a shine all its own Select Nova Scotia is sponsoring Apple Month as part of An IncrEDIBLE February. To help out with this celebration three major apple wholesalers and a number of farmers markets are participating in the promotion.
“Apples are the major tree fruit grown in Nova Scotia, contributing more than $50 million annually to the local economy,” said John MacDonell, Agriculture Minister. “Our Nova Scotia climate, with its sunny fall days and cool nights, is well suited to producing a brilliant red apple, giving our growers a real, competitive advantage.”
On Feb. 1, Mr. MacDonell and members of the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers Association handed out apples to commuters at the Alderney Landing Ferry Terminal. There will be apple giveaways will happen throughout the month at various locations throughout the province.
Dela Erith, executive director of Nova Scotia Fruit Growers Association added, “There really is no better morning snack than a crisp, delicious Nova Scotia apple. With over lots of varieties grown in the province, apples are a fresh, local product available to consumers all year round.” Bu then she might be a bit biased.
Not only are apples on the menu IncrEDIBLE February is Select Nova Scotia’s winter promotion to encourage consumers to eat local. For more information about winter Select Nova Scotia events go to www.selectnovascotia.com or phone 902-722-1305.
For more information about Nova Scotia apples go to www.nsapples.com .
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