Food Security
With climate change impacting global food production and peak oil driving up production and distribution costs, food security is an emerging challenge that must be addressed by producers and consumers alike.
People who seek out fresh local produce at the village store, roadside stall or famers markets are supporting local farmers, reducing the environmental impact of their food purchases and helping to create a secure food supply for the region.
Follow the links to the right to find out what’s in season in the area and how to get it from the farm gate to your dinner plate.
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