Peel Region has released a guide designed to make it easy to find fresh, locally grown and raised agricultural products.
Everything from meats, eggs, honey, fresh fruits and vegetables to meats and nurseries are featured in this year’s Grown in Peel Local Food Guide.
Residents can use the guide’s interactive map to locate farms and markets. The information available includes details like operating hours, contact information and product availability.
“Shopping at local farms, farmers markets and nurseries is an easy way to invest in your community and discover fresh foods and products. Local purchases help to support small businesses and create lasting connections between consumers and the people who grow their food,” said Gary Mountain, a Peel farmer and chair of the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group, in a Peel Region news release.
“From plucking ripe berries in the summer to picking apples in the fall and finding local meats in the winter, explore ‘Grown in Peel’ for a taste of what’s grown locally in your community,” the release added.
The guide also lets residents know about seasonal activities and special events.
Grown in Peel Local Food Guides are available on the Peel website here. Some of the listed farms are open for business or are available 12 months of the year.
