The non-profit co-operative of farmers’ markets, Farmers’ Markets Nova Scotia, is proposing an all-out ban on AI. The co-operative has 40 unique markets that work together to bring quality art and food to countless communities. Most of the major farmers’ markets in the province are a part of this.
Including:
Bridgewater Farmers’ Market (Saturdays, May–December)
Chester Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market (Fridays, June–October)
Hubbards Farmers’ Market (Saturdays, May–October)
Lunenburg Farmers’ Market (Thursdays, Year-Round)
West Dublin Market (Sundays, May–October)
New Germany Farmers’ Market (Fridays, June–October)
Privateer Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market (Saturdays, May–October)
Barrington Farmers’ Market (Saturdays, May–September)
Shelburne Guild Hall Market (Sundays, June–October)
Yarmouth Farmers’ Community Market (Saturdays, Year-Round)
Recently, they posted this on Facebook:
In their official proposal they say the reason for the proposed ban is
To ensure our farmers’ market continues to adhere to a “Make It, Bake It, Grow It” policy amidst increased usage and proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (AI). AI-generated art and signage does not naturally align with this policy, and it contradicts our collective efforts for artists and artisans to be paid and valued for their work, and to create income and opportunities for artists and artisans. AI-generated artwork is the antithesis of the homemade, and its use does not support the vision for authenticity at our farmers’ market.
You can find the full proposal below. Right now no official decisions have been made. the market members are set to talk about the possibility but with the amount of support for this idea online there’s a good chance this will be a thing!
