It’s harvest time in Ontario – a time of bounty and plenty for lovers of local food. But where Canadian agriculture is concerned, it’s not all about buying local and the 100-mile diet, even though everyone seems to be getting in on that action.
It’s true that local food is growing in popularity and the 100-mile diet is a hot trend. The media is talking and writing about buying local, the number of farmers’ markets and local food stores is growing and the provincial government is providing funding and support for a wide variety of pick-Ontario programs and initiatives. Continue reading Canada’s farms not suited to 100 mile diet?
