The New Agrarians

05/30/2026

The ticks seem to be a little more ambitious to find humans this Spring here in Nova Scotia. Please be vigilant inspecting yourselves and animals, take preventative precautions too. Lyme disease is no fun.

I've been finding 2-3 on me after even a short excursion which is usual for me. I will be adding extra precautions and deterrents for the foreseeable future.

Barton

News release Tick Checks Should be Part of Routine 28 May 2026 | 11:32 AM Health and Wellness Download this image Ticks are found across Nova Scotia, and some can transmit serious diseases. As temperatures rise, it is important for people to protect themselves, their family members and pets. “We w...

05/04/2026

It would be a good idea to check on your structures today with the current wind, it is unusually destructive the max ghusts. The wind is very disorganized and filled with lots of low pressure pockets that has air thrashing around hyper-locally, this wind can pull siding off the sides of buildings. Instant low pressure eddie's or bursts can be especially destructive, as higher pressure air races to fill the low pressure voids.

Greenhouse plastic is vulnerable today so please check for loose plastic if you have not and get it teathered down more. Stay safe doing it too please.

Barton

04/22/2026

Some action earlier this month in Halifax! A crucial step in greenhouse installation, getting the arches In place. This is a 24'x60' greenhouse and the largest in the community food scene in Halifax. Soon to be revealed which organization is having this greenhouse installed!

The total square footage under season extension at this location will be 3,540. This urban farm started building last August of 2025, it is full steam ahead!

Stay tuned for more videos from this build including a hyoerlaps video pulling two layers of plastic at once over the arches, the wind direction changed just before start time we had to manage some pesky ghusts of wind.

04/07/2026

Kicking off the seasonal greenhouse builds with a nice 24'x60' double lined with roll up sides. Will be the second largest community greenhouse in urban Halifax, the largest being a 24'x72' double lined built by NA founder Barton back in 2018/19.

12/14/2025

Something exciting is brewing in Halifax, there is a new community garden on the scense and they whole organization is very ambitious.

The New Agrarians are assisting in their establishment by helping to construct two season extension structures, one being a very nice greenhouse. A new dawn is rising pm the next level of urban food production in Halifax. Check out this video and stay tuned! Can we get the main greenhouse built by Christmas?!

07/09/2025

The Glace Bay Food Bank has a cozy new greenhouse! A three way collaboration between the Food Bank, Wolpin Enterprises, and The New Agrarians.

This 20'x24' structure is a custom build that features double lined plastic on top and the use of polycarbonate for both the end and side walls. Roll up sides and generous 8' x 7' doorways allow for a versatile energy efficient way to ventilate.

A big thank you too Woodland Home Building Center in Glace Bay and Home Depot for donations of both lumber and fasteners.

This location is moderately sheltered and will soak up the sunlight energy very well.

Thinking of a greenhouse? Contact The New Agrarians, we can help. Ever increasing funding for community groups to build greenhouses, please inquire.

Feel free to ask questions in the comments.

03/09/2025

Are you thinking about buying a greenhouse? Not sure where to start? The New Agrarians can help. Full consultation, design, and installation services available.

We already have 5 greenhouses confirmed to build so far this year in Cape Breton and we want more to build! Construction of the first greenhouse starts as soon as the snow clears.

Send a message or comment to inquire about consultations and pricing, we have an informative consultation process!

10/13/2024

Cape Breton folks! Greenhouses are an excellent place to have a party or gatherings and act as great sun rooms in the Winter. Greenhouses look very cool at night with lighting options.

There will be a greenhouse showcase at Quinn Farm on Saturday October 19th (11am-4pm) in Millville. 45 Macintosh Rd, Millville, NS B1Y 2C7. Exit 16 Hwy 105.

Thinking about building a greenhouse? Come see first hand a Maritime designed and manufactured greenhouse supplied by Wolpin Enterprises. There will be free snacks and tasty beverages!

Come meet New Agrarians founder Barton Cutten who built this greenhouse, he will be explaining the build process and benifits of this polycarbonate structure and can advise on any intetest to build your own. Barton has now built seven greenhouses in Cape Breton since 2020 and can help you build any size structure.

Wolpin Enterprises has a wide variety of items for sale for plant growers of any type, from farming to home gardening and is eager to help Cape Bretoners grow more food. The company will have owner Dave avalbile to talk greenhouse options and pricing during the showcase. Check out their website at https://wolpinenterprises.ca/

Quinn Farm has a market stand with lots of items for sale to help stock up for Halloween, they have been growing local produce for many years and resell lots of Nova Scotia fruits and vegetables. Bring some cash and support local!

Saturday October 19th, 11am-4pm. 45 Macintosh Rd, Millville, NS B1Y 2C7

DM for more details or questions.

10/10/2024

Cape Breton! There will be a greenhouse showcase at Quinn Farm on Saturday October 19th (11am-4pm) in Millville. 45 Macintosh Rd, Millville, NS B1Y 2C7. Exit 16 Hwy 105.

Thinking about having a greenhouse? Come see first hand a Maritime designed and manufactured greenhouse supplied by Wolpin Enterprises. There will be free snacks and tasty beverages!

Come meet New Agrarians founder Barton Cutten who built this greenhouse, he will be explaining the build process and benifits of this polycarbonate structure and can advise on any intetest to build your own. Barton has now built seven greenhouses in Cape Breton since 2020 and can help you build any size greenhouse.

Wolpin Enterprises has a wide variety of items for sale for plant growers of any type, from farming to home gardening and is eager to help Cape Bretoners grow more food. The company will have owner Dave avalbile to talk greenhouse options and pricing during the showcase. Check out their website at https://wolpinenterprises.ca/

Quinn Farm has a market stand with lots of items for sale to help stock up for Halloween, they have been growing local produce for many years and resell lots of Nova Scotia fruits and vegetables. Bring some cash and support local!

Saturday October 19th, 11am-4pm. 45 Macintosh Rd, Millville, NS B1Y 2C7

DM or call/text for more details. 902-890-8252

06/13/2024

Aspiring Farmers of Cape Breton. The Nova Scotia Farm Loan board is having two information sessions on the Island later in the month. One being on Wedensday June 19th in Inverness as per this event page and another Thursday June 20th in North Sydney.

If you are seriously considering farming these events are valuable to attend and become familiar with what is avaliable. There will also be information how to register a farm as well. These sessions are worth making the time for.

We understand what it takes to farm in Nova Scotia. Like generations of farmers before, you know this land. You know what it takes to make it profitable - to make the most of what it can offer. You see more than soil and buildings; you see potential.