Why Buy Local?
Buying locally grown food is better for:
- Taste / Quality
Locally grown food is usually picked at the peak of ripeness for better flavor, freshness and nutrition and we know the source of where the products come from. - Local Economy
Gives farmers an opportunity to grow more crops, add more jobs and revitalize rural and urban communities to keep the dollars circulating within the community. - Environment
Reducing distances food travels from the farm to our homes.
How to Buy Local
You can support the local food plan by:
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Touring a winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake or throughout the Niagara Escarpment area
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Shopping at a Farmer's Market in your community or in Ontario
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Buying produce from a local farm in Niagara - See what fruits and vegetables are in season
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Asking your grocer which foods are produced locally
What is "Local Food"?
Local food is usually be defined as being produced within a 160 km (100 miles) radius.
The term "local food" does not have one definition. The meaning can change depending on the organization, the commodity being discussed, and the current growing season.Products of Ontario are branded local by Foodland Ontario. "Product of Canada" also defines a product as local.
Niagara Region is partnered with Discover Niagara's Bounty to promote buying locally grown food.
