Travel Ontario to Celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week:

Celebrate Agriculture Week with Local Food October 1-7

Ontario Travel to Farm Fresh Markets

What better way to celebrate farmers and their contribution to Ontario's economy than buying local food as we approach the Thanksgiving Weekend.  

• Look for the Foodland Ontario label on fresh and processed foods.
• Shop at one of the more than 200 farmers' markets in Ontario.  See markets north of Toronto GTA
• Local fare is available at dining establishments across Ontario, so you can make local food part of every meal.Pick a Thanksgiving getaway package or enjoy a meal out with Thanksgiving Fare this weekend.
• Choose Ontario wines and Ontario beer to complement your next meal.
• Brighten up your table with Ontario potted plants and fresh cut flowers.

 

Ontario Grows Good Things

"During Agriculture Week, just before Thanksgiving is a great time to appreciate how much food production contributes to the high quality of life we enjoy in Ontario. I encourage everyone to support our agri-food industry and buy more of the good things that grow in Ontario."

 – Ted McMeekin , Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

QUICK FACTS

• Agriculture Week runs Oct. 1 to 7, 2012.
• Since 2003, the Ontario government has invested more than $100 million to support local, fresh Ontario food initiatives and to encourage local organizations and businesses to promote and carry Ontario food products.
• Agri-food is a major contributor to Ontario’s gross domestic product (GDP).
• Ontario farmers produce more than 200 agricultural commodities.
• The agri-food industry employs more than 700,000 people.
• Ontario’s agri-food exports are $9.9 billion and growing.