Where Does Your Food Come From?

Do you typically shop at your local grocery store – purchasing fresh produce and baked goods? Do you buy organic or whatever is on sale?

Do you shop at specialty bakeries, delis or other shops for particular items?

Do you ever shop at whole food markets or health food stores?  Local farmers markets?

In this age of ever growing consumer awareness – eating whole, unprocessed foods is coming into the limelight.  More and more people are just as concerned about where their food comes from and how it was grown, as they are about the price.

Local Harvest is a website designed to assist consumers all over the country locate local farmer’s markets or other resources for fresh produce, heirloom seeds, and other organic products.

Whether you are a vegetarian looking for organic fruits and vegetables, or a family trying to save money on groceries – a local CSA may provide just what you’re looking for!  Participating in the CSA means purchasing a “share” of the farm’s production (something like a subscription) for a specific amount of time.  Essentially, you pay in full for your season’s worth of produce and receive a delivery each week throughout the farming season – ensuring a variety of produce and allowing for the development of a relationship with the people who grow your food.

If a commitment to a CSA is not your style, Local Harvest can still provide information about local farmer’s markets, farms of all types (berries & fruits, poultry & eggs, meat & fibre, etc.), and even restaurants or grocery stores offering locally grown ingredients!

By purchasing from any local vendor, you help support your local economy and can see how and where your food comes from!