Items of Interest to the Community in Perth County
New Buy Local! Map Well Received
Media Release
Huron Perth Farm to Table
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 27, 2010
New Buy Local! Map Well Received
Huron County – The newest edition of the Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Map has had great reviews so far across the County. The 3rd edition of the popular map features venues to get locally grown food across Huron and Perth Counties. The map has expanded again and now lists 107 producers, including 27 new additions.
The map includes where to buy local food such as vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, baked goods and maple syrup. New on this year’s map is goat cheese, water buffalo, mushrooms and locally roasted coffees. In addition to producers, the map highlights restaurants which celebrate and serve local foods. The map also includes seasonal attractions and tour information.
The 2011 edition of the map was launched in early August and has been highlighted at several events since, including the Taste of Huron. “We're really excited about the new edition - it's expanded quite a bit and response has been great,” says Jenna Ujiye, Tourism Marketer for the County of Huron, ”Huron County residents are coming to rely on the map as a great way to support buying local products from local producers."
You can pick up a map at many locations throughout the county, search the map online at www.huronperthfarmtotable.ca or contact Laura Armstrong at the Huron County Health Unit to get maps for your organization 1-877-837-6143.
The Buy Local! Buy Fresh! initiative is a partnership of the Huron Perth Farm to Table committee as well as producers themselves.
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Attached Photos:
1: Vicky Morrison of Grassroots Rural Retreat Organic farm and Henry and Inge Koskamp of Tenderbuff Water Buffalo check out the new Huron Perth Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Map. The map was launched at an event in Broadhagen in early August.
2: Vicky Morrison of Grassroots Rural Retreat Organic farm and Inge Koskamp of Tenderbuff Water Buffalo show their farm gate sign and the 2010 Huron Perth Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Map. The map was launched at an event in Broadhagen in early August.
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Our spokesperson is: Lisa Harper, Information Manager, Huron Business Development Corporation, 519.527.0305, x 32
POSTED ON 2010-09-09
Community Foundation Strategic Planning Workshop Registration Deadline Sept. 17
Event Assistants – Savour Stratford Perth Culinary Festival
CULINARY FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 25th - Sunday, September 26th
Event Assistants – Savour Stratford Perth Culinary Festival
The third annual Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary festival promises to be bigger and better than ever! Mark your calendars – the Culinary Week begins on September 18th with the Stratford Garlic Festival, followed by a week of tastings, workshops and special dinners. The celebrations are capped with the festivities of the Savour Stratford Culinary Festival on September 25th and 26th. Volunteers will help as greeters, traffic attendants, set-up and take-down assistants, merchandise, food and beverage personnel and a variety of key roles. By volunteering you will be helping to make Savour Stratford a success while enhancing the community in Perth County.
What you bring: A friendly personality, a positive, hard-working attitude, a love of great food and a commitment to the event.
When and where: Varies depending on position. Each shift is 4 hours in length. The event itself is from Saturday, September 25th 9am -11pm and Sunday, September 26th from noon-5pm. The event is located along the banks of the Avon River between Veterans Drive and Ontario Street.
How we'll support you: All volunteers are invited to the Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, September 21, 6:30pm where you will meet your team leaders and receive your information kit on your role with the Savour Stratford Perth Culinary Festival.
Perks: All volunteers will receive onsite complimentary food coupons and are invited to the Launch Party at Foster’s Inn as well as the Volunteer Appreciation on Sunday September 26th at Molly Blooms.
Good to know: The event happens rain or shine. For more information about the Festival, visit http://www.savourstratford.com
If this sounds like you: Please e-mail your name, phone number(s), email address, preferred role and availability to Heather Martin, Volunteer Co-ordinator Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival savourstratfordperthvolunteers@hotmail.com by Friday, September 10. We will do our best to accommodate your position requests.
POSTED ON 2010-09-09
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