February is Apple Month

Not only do Nova Scotia apples taste great, they are also good for you. That makes two good reasons to have a Nova Scotia apple today.

Select Nova Scotia is sponsoring Apple Month as part of An IncrEDIBLE February. 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."

Today, Feb. 1, Mr. MacDonell joined members of the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers Association to hand out apples to commuters at the Alderney Landing Ferry Terminal. Other apple giveaways will happen throughout the month at various locations throughout the province.

"There really is no better morning snack than a crisp, delicious Nova Scotia apple," said Dela Erith, executive director of Nova Scoita Fruit Growers Association. "With over lots of varieties grown in the province, apples are a fresh, local product available to consumers all year round."

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 .