Hopeful Homestead

10/17/2023

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08/07/2023

It’s a sad year for serviceberries at Hopeful Homestead. I have harvested barely 10% of what a normal year would bring. The good news is that it seems to be weather related and I have no reason to believe there is any issue with the trees.
For that reason, Serviceberry Jam will only be available either on our website hopefulhomestead.ca, at the or via the

05/20/2023

I’m so sad to hear this happened at the Cape Breton Farmers’ Market.
Farmer’s Markets are more just a place to buy fresh food and artisanal products. They’re a core part of our communities, a gathering place and a wonderful way for up and coming entrepreneurs to start their venture.
Although I don’t attend as many as I used to, I have made so many wonderful friends from my years as a market vendor (including at this one at their old location on Keltic Dr) and discovered countless amazing small businesses.
The CBFM was struggling to begin with and this is a blow they really did not need.
If you are able, please consider sending a donation to [email protected]

05/13/2023

Today was the first day of our 2023 dandelion harvest!
With tomorrow’s Sip and Shop Market in Margaree, you know I had to get some Jellied Sunshine 🫙done so that I could bring back the ever popular Charcuterie Sampler Packs🧀. These sold out in 2022 when we ran out of Jellied Sunshine☀️ but now they’re back.
I will have lots with me tomorrow at the Cranton Crossroads Community Centre. They have also been added to our website🛜 as well as the Cape Breton FoodHub.

05/12/2023

Did you know Nova Scotia has the most farmers’ markets per capita of any Canadian province?
Just one more week to apply to be a vendor at one of the best markets around!

Our applications for the 2023 season close in 1 WEEK! Do you grow, bake or make your product and want to share it with our shoppers? Visit our website and click on the "Join Us" tab to fill out an application to be a vendor this season. We kindly ask all applicants to review our Rules & Regulations before applying, and for all crafters and artisans to review our Secondary Producer Guidelines. Both documents can be found on the application page.

05/10/2023

Brook Village Grocery, the cutest store there ever was on Hwy 252 🚗 is now fully restocked with Hopeful Homestead products!
How many stores can you buy a curated cheese selection🧀, Dutch treats🇳🇱, Hopeful Homestead jam and a pair of Dunlops?

05/09/2023

You know it’s Spring on when the markets begin to sprout. 🌱

Hopeful Homestead’s first in person event of 2023 will be the Spring Sip + Shop on Saturday the 13th at the Cranston Crossroad Community Centre.

has put together a stellar group of vendors for this event.

Come join us from 10 to 3pm to shop, talk and sip some tea…is there anything more Cape Breton than that?

05/08/2023

The online store will close TODAY at 7pm! Get your orders in so you can enjoy all those local, fresh products!

https://capebreton.localfoodmarketplace.com/Products

05/08/2023

Mother’s Day is coming up and I can’t think of a better reason for a giveaway!

The giveaway is happening on our newly created Instagram account so please head over there, give us a follow at
and enter to win!

Goodluck ❤️

05/07/2023

After years of being asked “do you have a website?”, the answer is finally YES! 💻

My hope is that this website will act as a reliable location to get product information and recipes as well as to see which amazing retailers carry my products.

And of course, this website will now make it easy for those who live away to order a small piece of Cape Breton to be delivered right to their door.

Check out the new website at: https://www.hopefulhomestead.ca

05/07/2023

Intro time 🖐

Chances are, if you’ve been to a Farmer’s Market on Cape Breton Island in the last 7 years, we have met.
But if not, my name is Jaymie AuCoin and I’m the face and brains behind Hopeful Homestead.

I grew up in Cheticamp, NS which is where I now run this business.

As Hopeful Homestead’s social media presence grows, I look forward to sharing the best of what we have to offer with you ❤

If we have met before please remind me where 🥰

05/06/2023

I’m back 🖐

After over a year of social media silence, it’s time to make a little noise 📣

As nature comes out of hibernation and looks forward to a new season, Hopeful Homestead is doing the same ❤

The 2023 summer season will be filled with all your favourites and maybe even a couple of new products for you to try 🍓🥕🌶

What summer flavour are you most looking forward to?