This week is Local Food Week in Ontario! While every week is local food week at Fraberts, this is a week marked specially by the province to celebrate and promote Ontario farmers and everyone else in the food chain that supports them.
“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 Agribusiness. “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.”
Now more than ever eating local is important to support local farmers, our food sector, and your community. It is better for the environment because Ontario farmers are leaders in environmental stewardship, and it reduces your carbon footprint. Most importantly – it simply tastes better!
This week try to eat as local as possible – it isn’t hard with Ontario strawberries, asparagus, greens, and other produce available as well as meat, grains, and dairy products that are available year-round. Look for the Foodland Ontario logo or simply ask!
For more information, check out this year’s Local Food Report https://www.ontario.ca/page/2025-local-food-report which features some of the people behind the products and recognizes the incredible contribution farmers make to the province.
Check out the newly launched Buy Local Map https://www.ontario.ca/foodland/page/find-and-buy-local-food (yes we are on it 😊)
