Ontario is celebrating Local Food Week, which runs June 2 to 8 across the province.
Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, is encouraging residents to support our local farmers, food processors, distributors, retailers and restauranteurs by purchasing what is grown and made right here at home.
“This week and every week, I encourage everyone to support local farmers and buisnesses by purchasing foods with the Foodland Ontario logo, or where possible buyinh directly from farmers either on-farm or at their local farmers’ market,” said Scott.
According to provincial officials, the agriculture and food sector provides 871,000 jobs and contributes nearly $51 billion to the provincial economy.
“Across the province, we have more than 48,000 farms and 5,200 food processors and food manufacturers working 365 days a year growing, harvesting and making delicious food right here at home,” said Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribuisness. “By choosing to purchase what is grown and made in Ontario, consumers are supporting our farmers and communities, strengthening the economy and protecting our local food supply chain.”
