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Local Foods – What does it mean to you?

What does local food mean to you?  Everyone has their own idea and/or definition of what is 'local'. For example, it could be within your own community or 100 mile radius (which could include another country) or within a province/state or within a country.  What is your definition of local? Some people are very emotional about the topic and some people tend to be a bit more pragmatic. I enjoy local when it is in season. However, keeping in mind the short growing season for some produce in Canada, I do like the option of the availability of California and Florida berries in January to April at the supermarkets. On the other hand, we should be able to source and purchase Canadian grown … Continue reading

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