Celebrate Local Food Week in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham will be participating alongside Ontario’s farm and food communities for the province’s fourth annual Local Food Week, taking place June 4 to 10. In celebration of Local Food Week, a Regional Farmers’ Market will be held on June 7 at The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters. The market will feature a variety of fresh produce, savoury snacks and value-added agricultural products.

When: Local Food Week runs from June 4 to 10, 2017.

A Regional Farmers’ Market will be held on June 7 at The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: The Regional Farmers’ Market will take place outside, in the northwest parking lot at The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. East, Whitby.

Why: Local Food Week celebrates Ontario’s 37,000 farm families, while uniting farmers, retailers, restaurants and residents to honour those who produce and use locally grown meat and produce.

The Regional Farmers’ Market aims to support local food producers and farmers while promoting healthy, sustainable agriculture and raise awareness about the availability and advantages of buying local.

Note: For more information about Local Food Week, visit www.loveontfood.ca.

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