WELLINGTON COUNTY – Taste Real is inviting everyone to “Eat Up Their February” as part of a local food awareness campaign showcasing local food options and experiences in the winter months.
From Feb. 1 to 17, farms, restaurants and retail locations throughout Wellington County and Guelph will be offering specials, deals, local food menus and samples as part of the campaign.
“We often have the perception that there is no local food available once fields are covered in snow. Fact is, there is no off-season for local food,” said Taste Real coordinator Christina Mann.
“Wellington County farms and food businesses still offer a wide variety of products, including meat, dairy, eggs, preserves, honey, syrup and prepared foods.”
Taste Real hopes to engage people around food with experiences such as special events, workshops, tastings, and food/brewery tours.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore the line-up of participating businesses on the Taste Real website and use a promo code to redeem for special offers, discounts and samples.
Many local community shared agriculture farms are offering special incentives for anyone interested in signing up to their farm share programs.
“It is especially important to support our local farms and food businesses in this traditionally quiet time of year,” said Mann. “Sales can be slow and expenses high as farms are investing into seeds and equipment for the upcoming growing season.”
For more on the Eat Up Your February campaign visit www.tastereal.ca or search the #tastereal hashtag on Facebook or Twitter.
