Hennigar’s Farm Market – A Must Visit After Seeing Halifax

Farm to table is an oft-heard phrase these days with restaurants hoping to lure in diners who hope to enjoy fresh food grown nearby and not shipped in from another country. For one afternoon, our tour group enjoyed that experience.

Hennigar’s Farm dates back to 1921, when Edward and Thelma Hennigar bought land and began farming in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. Their son took over in 1951 and the farm is still family-owned and operated. 

October was the perfect time to visit with the trees in full color. Apple trees filled a large part of the landscape, so it wasn’t surprising that we were greeted with glasses of apple cider and apple cider donuts.

Besides picking your own apples, you can pick your own sunflowers, too. Other fruits and vegetables are also grown, including broccoli, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, corn, peaches, beets, cherries, strawberries and more. There’s a chart of the website showing what’s available and when for those who want to plan their foraging. 

Those who prefer to purchase rather than pick their own may find whatever they want in the farm’s market. Locals certainly were stocking up. Unfortunately, since our ship was leaving that afternoon, we were able to buy whatever we cold consume soon or perhaps take home to gift to friends. Homemade fudge and fresh baked goods were good choices for many, while those who wanted to sit and enjoy something headed for the ice cream counter.

Besides food, there’s family fun on the farm. People can enjoy a nature trail, and children can stop by the petting zoo. There’s also Farmersgolf, a new type of the sport that anyone can play. First developed in Holland, the game is designed to be played on a farm. The ball is a small soccer-type ball and the club has a wooden shoe on the end, according to the fair’s website. 

Hennigar’s Farm Market is open year round, although the golf area closes in October.
For more information go to the website for Hennigar’s Farm Market

Photos by Woman Around Town

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