The Eat Well Farmers' Market opens Friday in Hanover.
The vendors of the market are all either certified organic or use ecological practices.
Products include vegetables, energy bars, flowers, fruit, native plants, herbal teas, manitoulin island fish, wine, rabbit, honey and maple syrup.
The market is held at Heritage Square Friday's from noon to 4pm through to October 6.
"Many of your ingredients can be sourced from the Eat Well Farmers’ Market,” said Market Manager Rosemary Crick of Crickhollow. “There are lots of great meat options like grass fed beef and pasture raised chicken. All of the vegetable vendors grow garlic, there is always a great assortment of fresh produce and all meals can be complemented with fresh baked goods and a glass of wine.”
“There are so many reason why buying local makes sense,” said April Marshall, Economic Development Manager for the Town of Hanover. “There is significant peace of mind in knowing where your food came from. You get to experience agriculture close-up, hear the story of where your food came from, get an opportunity to talk directly to the person that grew or made it, ask questions, and know that when you buy from local farmers and producers, you are supporting the local economy and providing income for families in our community.” She added, “Farmers’ Market Ontario indicates that 55% of shoppers stop at neighbouring businesses when they shop the market, so having a Farmers’ Market in our community has a great economic impact overall.”
For more information on Eat Well Farmers’ Market happenings, visit www.hanover.ca/farmersmarket or www.eatwellmarket.ca.
