Farms in SIMCOE COUNTY

Fresh Farms in Simcoe County

“You now have another reason to hop to Simcoe County’s major fresh farms.”

Do you enjoy organic fruits and vegetables and would like to get an even larger amount of them at a much cheaper cost? Shop local, eat local is perhaps one of the most vigorous campaigns at Simcoe Muskoka District. Barrie Farmers’ Market, top-quality fresh foods are aplenty. All these are happening in the wake of the news that the Canadian food industry is going awry. Apparently, there’s a short film that the filthy sellers of the purported “fresh” fruits and vegetable don’t want you, the consumer, to see. This is false information.

“Shop local and experience the tasty freshness, buy local because I bet you will be happy to note that local is cheaper too.”

Canada’s local food system seems to be headed for a plunge, meaning that your health and safety is solely upon yourself. Do you know that most of the foods imported have that fake taste as they are picked before they are ripe enough? Shockingly, some even come complete with tons of chemicals that enhance their look, all these happening and the consumer buying oblivious to the dangers therein. It is about time you head down to that local grocery and experience the authentic taste and freshness of the real homegrown produce.

Yeah, it is time to meet the Local Farmers frequently

Simcoe County is fortunate to be working hand-in-hand with the local health unit, a factor that seems to benefit everyone. Are you wondering why it is time to buy local and shun the ills associated with the tasteless foods?

★      You will get to experience some real flavors, which aren’t chemically-enhanced. Most of the produce filling up most of the local markets is only harvested when they are fully ripe, unlike the imported ones. Without the lengthy processes done including gassing and storing for weeks to ripen, you will get to savor possibly the juiciest fruits.

★      Does your family know where the food comes from? Buy local food while educating them to understand where the food comes from. You will be supporting your very own growers in the world of a globalized economy.

★      Play your part in protecting the environment and reducing pollution by purchasing from a local farm in Simcoe County. There won’t be any need for extra packaging and transportation while offering you more freedom to sample an even larger pool and possibly buying more for less.

★      Shopping from the local farm, particularly when food is grown organically is perhaps a modern-day norm. If you know the real thrill with ripe fruits and vegetables that are locally grown, then you will readily agree that they are arguably the best in the whole of this region.

★      Buying from the local farms is another way to ensure a safer, healthier and a more habitable place. Most of the farms have a strict rule of raising animals without using the many harmful supplements, meaning that you won’t be at a risk of contracting a disease. In fact, meats, cheeses, and eggs from the farmers in Simcoe County are safe as the authorities regularly check them. There is a myriad of reasons to meet the local farmers frequently.

You know what?

When you are visiting the local farms and markets, don't forget to come with your food bag. No pets are permitted on the premises of the Barrie Farmers' Market. You aren't allowed to smoke while at the market too, of course, to keep the produce fresh. All the foods are available all year round including meat, eggs, and honey. Buy local, I bet you will be happy to note that local is cheaper too.