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Millen Farms - Family-owned Sustainable Berry Farm - Canada Gap Certified -
Millen Farms is a family-owned sustainable berry farm nestled in the heart of Nova Scotia’s famed blueberry lands.

The Millen family farm, owned by Curtis and Ann Millen, almost 40 years ago in the Great Village area.

The operation, which involves the whole family, includes 150+ acres in strawberry and 600+ acres of wild native low bush blueberry. The farm is noted for its strawberries and wild blueberries. The strawberries are picked fresh each day, morning and evening. Most often they are delivered to the buyer straight from the field for freshness to the consumer.

Most of the wild blueberries are hand raked by about 175 hand rakers. The Millen’s firmly believe that hand harvesting their blueberries is the key to a better berry for consumers – less processing means blueberries that are closer to what you’ll find at harvest time. You can find the hand raked blueberries in the 5lb box or 1kg tub. Machine harvested blueberries can be found in the 1.5Kg and 600g bags.

We are Canada Gap Certified

CanadaGAP® is a food safety program for companies that produce, handle and broker fruits and vegetables. The program has received full Canadian Government Recognition, and is designed to help implement and maintain effective food safety procedures within fresh produce operations. The program is benchmarked to and officially recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Audit and certification services for the program are delivered by accredited Certification Bodies.

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1 month ago

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Week two of Nutrition Month brings a refreshing Tropical Wild Blueberry Smoothie – perfect for busy mornings or an afternoon boost.Wild Blueberries deliver vitamin C, fibre, and powerful antioxidants to help support immunity, digestion, and sustained energy. Combined with tropical fruit, this smoothie is a simple way to add more nutrient-dense ingredients to your day.Save this one for your next smoothie break.Find the recipe here: www.wildblueberryassociation.ca/recipe/tropical-wild-blueberry-smoothie/?caterories=All%20Recipes...#NutritionMonth #SmoothieInspo #WildBlueberries #HealthyHabits--La deuxième semaine du Mois de la nutrition est marquée par un rafraîchissant smoothie tropical aux bleuets sauvages, parfait pour les matins chargés ou pour donner de l'énergie en après-midi.Les bleuets sauvages contiennent de la vitamine C, des fibres et de puissants antioxydants qui favorisent l'immunité, la digestion et une énergie soutenue. Combiné à des fruits tropicaux, ce smoothie est un moyen simple d'ajouter des ingrédients riches en nutriments à votre journée.Gardez-le pour votre prochaine pause smoothie.La recette se trouve ici : www.wildblueberryassociation.ca/fr/recipe/tropical-wild-blueberry-smoothie/#Moisdelanutrition #SmoothieInspiration #BleuetSauvage #HabitudesSaines ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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🫐 Word of the Week: Winter-KillEvery week we’re sharing a word that helps explain the science behind Nova Scotia wild blueberry production.Winter-kill refers to damage that can occur when wild blueberry plants are exposed to extreme winter conditions. Plants can be especially vulnerable when very low temperatures combine with strong winds, which can damage exposed stems.Signs of winter-kill may include blackened or dead stems that didn’t survive the winter.A good blanket of snow can help protect plants by insulating them from harsh temperatures and wind. ❄️🌿#NovaScotiaWildBlueberries #WordOfTheWeek #WinterKill #WildBlueberries #PlantScience #WinterInTheField #SupportLocalNS #NSWildblueberries ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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🫐 What Makes a Wild Blueberry Wild?Wild blueberries aren’t planted like most crops — they grow naturally and have adapted over thousands of years to thrive where they are.Here’s what makes them wild:• They grow naturally in the landscape, not in rows• They spread through underground stems (rhizomes)• They thrive in acidic soils where other crops struggle• They’re smaller, with a more concentrated flavour and colour• They’re managed and cared for, not planted every yearIn Nova Scotia, wild blueberries are shaped by our soils, climate, and generations of grower knowledge — making them truly unique from field to freezer. 🌿❄️#NovaScotiaWildBlueberries #WhatMakesItWild #WildBlueberries #FromFieldToFreezer #AgEducation #SupportLocalNS ... See MoreSee Less
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5 months ago

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We are truly overwhelmed with gratitude as we close our Hurricane Melissa relief fundraiser. Thanks to the incredible generosity, we were able to raise $30,000 for our Jamaican workers and their families, along with two large bins of essential supplies now on their way to Jamaica to support those in need.All donations and contributions will go directly toward helping our workers and their loved ones rebuild, recover, and meet essential needs during this challenging time.A heartfelt thank you to our top contributors, High Country Mechanical and Truro Agromart Ltd., for their exceptional support.And to everyone who donated, shared our posts, or dropped off supplies—thank you. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact, and we’re incredibly grateful to be part of such a supportive community. 🇯🇲💚— Millen Farms ... See MoreSee Less
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