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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ECO FARMERS' MARKET OPENS FOR THIRD
DELICIOUS SEASON in SIMCOE COUNTY
Area residents, travellers, and tourists heading north
to cottage country, again have a source of locally and ecologically grown
produce, meats,
honey and more, at Simcoe County Eco Farmers market in Dalston. The
Eco Farmers Market, a co-operative effort among local ecological farmers,
is hosted by Hempola Farm. The Eco Market is unique in Simcoe County
because it is operated completely by local farmers, who are members
of
the Ecological Farmer's Association
of Ontario. All products are raised
by the farmers themselves using such sustainable farming practices
as not using herbicides, pesticides or artificial fertilizers, and making
maximum use of perennial pastures. Many farmers use heirloom seeds
and
heritage livestock breeds that make the most of these farming conditions.
Participating farmers come from Oro, Springwater, Essa and Tay townships
among others.
Buying food that has been produced locally can also benefit the environment.
A British study found that if people in the U.K bought food produced
from within 20 kilometres of where they live, the environmental saving
(greenhouse gases, fuel consumed) could be more than $2 billion.
Products available at the Eco Farmers' Market include pasture-raised
beef, pork and lamb as well as a wide variety of salad greens, seasonal
vegetables, berries, garlic, preserves and apples. Visitors will also
find maple syrup, unpasteurized honey, and fresh baked goods made with
local berries, honey, eggs and organic flours. Herbal tinctures, herbs,
bedding plants and heirloom seeds will be available, together with handmade
natural soap, and local wool.
The market is located just minutes north of Barrie (30 sec. off highway
400) on Highway 93 at 2133 Forbes Road in Dalston and is accessible from
Highway 11 or Highway 400 It runs from 3:30 p.m. to dusk every Friday
until Thanksgiving. Contact 1-800-240-9215 for more information.
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