Friday 21 November 2008

Promoting Local Produce - How you can help

Visit your local farm shop and find out about the products they produce on their farm
  • Visit your local Farmers Market
  • Subscribe to a local 'box' delivery to your door
  • Buy at your local store so you can support their service and help keep it viable
  • Ask your local village shop whether they stock locally produced products
  • Ask your supermarket to stock more local products
  • Find out what is traditionally grown and produced in your area
  • Ask your library for a local food directory
  • Ask at pubs and restaurants whether the menu carries any local ingredients or dishes
  • Eat vegetables and fruit that are in season when you can