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It’s Local Food Week in Durham Region! One way to taste the variety of flavours from the region is to visit one of our many farmers’ markets. Did you know Durham Region is home to 13?
Find your local farmers and markets
Looking to find one of the many farmers’ markets in Durham Region? Check out our Farmers’ Market Calendar.
There are many farms in Durham Region that sell food directly to the public. If you aren’t able to visit a farmers’ market, , find a farm near you using the Durham Farm Fresh Interactive Map. You can search for farms by location and product offering.
Connecting back to our roots
Farmers have been the stewards of Durham Region’s land for longer than any of us can remember. Farming and food production is the backbone of what our region is built on, and to this day is the fabric of many rural communities.
Farmers’ markets have a rich history in our region. It’s one of the many ways farmers, in the past and present, have sold their home-grown fruits, veggies, meats, preserves, baked goods and more.
It isn’t just about the farmers selling their products, it’s also about connecting with the deep farming roots of our communities, getting to know how food is grown and raised, and to experience the feeling of enjoying some of the freshest food available.
The farmers’ market experience
Shopping at a farmers’ market is so much more than picking up food—it’s an experience. You can smell the variety of fresh food as you walk through the vendors and see the colour of the seasons—from the green asparagus in the spring to the vibrant colours of heritage carrots and potatoes in the summer. There is so much to heighten the senses and bring a smile to your face at the farmers’ market.
It’s an opportunity to enjoy a peaceful morning to yourself or a fun-filled family day with the kids to pick ingredients for supper or lunches. There is always fun to be had and memories to be made.
Building community connections
Buying local food fresh from the farm has always been important, but it has now become a movement. Buying local food benefits our economy and strengthens community connections between urban and rural. Farmers are always looking to learn more about what’s important to you, what you look for in your food, and what your favourite products are. Farmers also love talking about what they do and answering questions about life on the farm. These important conversations make us a more connected region.
Remember, when you buy local food, you are buying directly from a farm family and supporting Durham Region’s local economy.
The Invest Durham Local Food Directory provides a list of local food sources that can be searched by location or type, such as Community Supported Agriculture, on-farm retail, craft beverages and more.
Farmers’ markets for our busy folks
Not sure if you have time to drive to the market? Why not bring the market to you through virtual farmers’ markets and home delivery through Graze and Gather.
Or check out the farm product offerings online and pick-up your prepared order through the Bowmanville REKO network.
Local Love
This Local Food Week, let's show our love for the farm fresh foods of the season and local shopping at our beautiful farmers’ markets.
Share your latest farmers’ market find on social media! Be sure to tag @DurhamFarmFresh.
Let’s get excited about farm-fresh food!
