Taste Real launched the annual Eat Up Your February awareness campaign earlier this month in an effort to showcase local food options and support farms and food retailers in the winter months.
Until Feb. 18, Guelph-Wellington farms and retail locations involved in the Eat Up Your February campaign will be offering a variety of local food specials and experiences, including; dining specials, sales, special events, workshops, local food menus, samples, and tours (food, brewery and distillery). Many local Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) farms will also offer special incentives for anyone interested in signing up to their spring and summer farm share program.
“When we think of local food, we typically think of farmers’ markets, freshly grown vegetables and fruit available during the growing season,” says Taste Real coordinator Christina Mann,. “Fact is, there is still plenty of local food available during the colder months. Wellington County farms and businesses still offer a huge variety of products, including meat, dairy, eggs, prepared foods and much more.”
Taste Real hopes the campaign will engage people around food. Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to explore the line-up of participating businesses on the Taste Real website, where they will find information on Eat Up Your February promotional codes, special offers, discounts and samples. “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 information on the Eat Up Your February campaign, visit www.tastereal.ca or search for the
#tastereal hashtag on Facebook or Twitter.
